UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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IMPORTANT REMINDER TO SHAREHOLDERS
SPECIAL MEETING IS ONLY ONE MONTH AWAY!
April 16, 2008
Dear Shareholder:
According to our latest records, your proxy has not been received for the special meeting to vote on the merger of IBT Bancorp, Inc. with S&T Bancorp, Inc. This meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008.
WE NEED YOUR VOTE. 66 2/3% of the outstanding shares of IBT common stock are required to approve the merger (Proposal #1), excluding shares held by S&T Bancorp, Inc. The IBT board of directors recommends that you vote “FOR” the adoption of the agreement and plan of merger. In addition, the IBT board of directors recommends that you vote “FOR” approval of an amendment to IBT’s restated articles of incorporation (Proposal #2) and “FOR” approval to adjourn the special meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies (Proposal #3).
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT NOW TO VOTE. IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED HOLDER OF IBT BANCORP, INC. COMMON STOCK, PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD IN THE SELF-ADDRESSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE PROVIDED. IF YOU HOLD YOUR SHARES THROUGH A BROKER, YOU MAY VOTE BY ANY OF THE THREE METHODS IDENTIFIED BELOW:
1. Vote by telephone: Call 1-800-690-6903. Have your 12-digit control number listed on your Proxy Card or Voting Instruction Form available and follow the simple instructions.
2. Vote by Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com. Have your 12-digit control number listed on your Proxy Card or Voting Instruction Form available and follow the simple instructions.
3. Vote by Mail: Vote, sign, date and mail the enclosed Proxy Card or Voting Instruction Form in the postage-paid envelope included for your convenience.
If you have any questions about the merger or the above methods for voting, please call Georgeson, Inc., IBT’s proxy solicitor, at 1-800-368-5948.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS OVER THE TELEPHONE OR THROUGH THE INTERNET IS 11:59 P.M., EASTERN TIME, ON MAY 12, 2008.
Thank you for your response.
Sincerely,
Charles G. Urtin
President and Chief Executive Officer
IBT Bancorp, Inc.