X0304 5 2011-12-31 0 0 0 0000093451 STERLING BANCORP stl 0001237429 FERRER FERNANDO 650 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10019 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 15038 D Includes 5,000 shares of restricted common stock issued on March 25, 2010 and 2,500 shares of restricted common stock issued on March 24, 2011, pursuant to the Sterling Bancorp Stock Incentive Plan. These shares will vest 25%, 25%, 25% and 25% on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the respective grant dates, subject to accelerated vesting upon death, disability or change in control. The restricted shares are not transferable until vested. The restricted shares are subject to full dividend investment. Fernando Ferrer 2012-01-25