S&T Bank Ranked as One of the Best Bank Brands in the Nation

INDIANA, Pa., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- S&T Bank (Nasdaq: STBA), a full-service financial institution with branch locations in 10 Pennsylvania counties, has been recognized as one of the country's best bank brands in the 2009 Bancography Brand Value Index. Compiled by Bancography, a financial services consulting firm, the index is a comprehensive ranking of all U.S. bank and credit union brands. This is the second consecutive year that S&T Bank has been ranked by the Bancography Brand Value Index, and S&T Bank is the only local bank in its category (institutions with $2 billion to $30 billion in assets) that is receiving the recognition.

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"At S&T Bank, we believe in Relationship Banking ... One Customer at a Time," said Todd Brice, president and CEO. "An independent ranking such as this demonstrates that we are keeping our promise by building long-term partnerships in our community. It is particularly heartening to be recognized for two consecutive years, which is a testament to the quality and ongoing dedication of our employees."

The 2009 Bancography Brand Value Index ranks brands by the premium they contribute to each financial institution's underlying tangible value. Criteria included a bank or institution's reputation, service quality, image and market awareness. The brand value index also identifies institutions that produce financial results beyond what their capital base, market conditions and competitive environments would predict.

About S&T Bancorp, Inc.

Headquartered in Indiana, PA, S&T Bancorp, Inc. operates 55 offices within Allegheny, Armstrong, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Clearfield, Indiana, Jefferson and Westmoreland counties. With assets of $4.2 billion, S&T Bancorp, Inc. stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol STBA. For more information, visit www.stbank.com.

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