Filed by Umpqua Holdings Corporation
(Commission File No.: 001-34624)
Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Sterling Financial Corporation
(Commission File No.: 001-34696)
The following associate information kit was sent to the employees of Sterling Financial
Corporation on September 12, 2013.
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