Suffolk Shareholders Approve the Proposed Merger of Suffolk Bancorp and People's United Financial, Inc.

RIVERHEAD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Shareholders of Suffolk Bancorp ("Suffolk") SCNB today approved the proposed merger of Suffolk and People's United Financial, Inc. ("People's United").

Pending regulatory approval, and subject to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of June 26, 2016, Suffolk will merge with and into People's United, and Suffolk County National Bank will merge with and into People's United Bank, National Association.

Following the special meeting of Suffolk shareholders, Howard C. Bluver, President and Chief Executive Officer of Suffolk, said "We are very grateful to our shareholders for their overwhelming support of this transaction. Over 97% of the votes cast at the special meeting were in favor of the merger. With today's vote, we move one step closer to completing the transaction with People's United and further benefitting our shareholders, customers and the communities we serve."

About Suffolk Bancorp

Suffolk Bancorp SCNB is a one-bank holding company that provides commercial banking and financial services through Suffolk County National Bank ("SCNB"), its wholly owned subsidiary. Founded in 1890, SCNB is headquartered in Riverhead, NY and serves the Long Island market, incorporating Long Island's East End, western Suffolk, and Nassau counties as well as Manhattan and the other Boroughs. SCNB is a nationally chartered commercial bank offering a full range of products and services including deposit accounts, commercial, multi-family and consumer lending, residential mortgages, cash management, and investment services.

Forward-Looking Statements

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