Amendment to Employment Agreement between Sterling Bancorp and Louis J. Cappelli

Summary

Sterling Bancorp and Louis J. Cappelli have agreed to amend Mr. Cappelli's existing employment agreement. The amendment extends the term of his employment to December 31, 2008. This change was recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. Mr. Cappelli is required to sign and return the amendment to confirm his acceptance.

EX-10.(XV)(A) 4 d58652_ex10xv-a.txt AMEND TO EMPLOYMENT AGREE FOR LOUIS J. CAPPELLI Exhibit 10.(xv)(a) February 24, 2004 Sterling Bancorp Letterhead 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 February 26, 2003: The date in the third line of Paragraph 1 (captioned "Term") is amended to December 31, 2008. The foregoing amendment was recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at its February 19, 2004 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/ Monica Lercher --------------------------- Secretary Agreed: /s/ Louis J. Cappelli - ------------------------- Louis J. Cappelli