Amendment to Employment Agreement between Sterling Bancorp and Louis J. Cappelli (March 13, 2013)

Summary

Sterling Bancorp and its Chairman, Louis J. Cappelli, have agreed to amend Mr. Cappelli's existing employment agreement. The amendment extends the term of his employment to December 31, 2017. This change was approved by the company's Compensation Committee and Board of Directors. Mr. Cappelli is required to sign and return the amendment to confirm his acceptance.

EX-10.1(A) 2 ex10-1a.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 (A) ex10-1a.htm
Exhibit 10.1 (a)
 
 
March 13, 2013

Mr. Louis J. Cappelli, Chairman
Sterling Bancorp
650 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York   10019

Dear Mr. Cappelli:

This will confirm the following amendment to your Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2002, with our Company, which was last amended by letter agreement dated March 2, 2012:

The date in the third line of Paragraph 1 (captioned “Term”)
                      is amended to December 31, 2017.

The foregoing amendment was adopted by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at its March 13, 2013 meeting.

Kindly sign and return the enclosed copy to the Company in order to confirm your understanding and acceptance of the foregoing amendment.
 
 
  Sincerely,
Sterling Bancorp
By:  /s/ Debra A. Ashton                     
Secretary
 

Agreed:

/s/ Louis J. Cappelli                     
Louis J. Cappelli