HOUSTON, July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBIB) today reported a net loss from continuing operations of $2.9 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $495 thousand, or $0.00 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2011.

The Company recorded a loss on discontinued operations of $9.0 million during the second quarter of 2011. This loss was the result of Sterling Bank entering into an agreement to sell all of the shares of MBM Advisors, Inc. (MBM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sterling Bank that provides investment advisory and pension administration and consulting services. This sale is expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 following the completion of the Company's pending merger with Comerica which is expected to close on July 28, 2011. As such, MBM's operations and the estimated loss on sale are presented as discontinued operations beginning in the second quarter of 2011.

For the second quarter of 2011, loans decreased $191 million or 7.3% to $2.4 billion at June 30, 2011. This decrease was due primarily to combined reductions of $91 million in commercial real estate and construction and development loans, resulting from the Company's continued efforts to reduce exposure to these loan types. Commercial and industrial loans decreased $87 million during the second quarter of 2011 due to continued low loan demand and line usage.

At June 30, 2011, total deposits were $4.1 billion, an increase of $11.6 million compared to March 31, 2011. This increase was primarily related to growth in interest-bearing demand deposits.

Nonperforming assets were $202 million at June 30, 2011, an increase of $15.9 million compared to March 31, 2011. The increase in nonperforming assets during the quarter was due to an increase in nonperforming commercial real estate loans.

At June 30, 2011, the total allowance for loan losses was $78.0 million or 3.24% of period-end total loans, up from $75.5 million or 2.90% of period-end total loans at March 31, 2011. Net charge-offs for the second quarter of 2011 were $6.7 million or 1.06% of average total loans, compared to $12.4 million or 1.87% of average total loans for the first quarter of 2011. The provision for credit losses decreased $1.6 million on a linked-quarter basis due primarily to lower charge-offs during the second quarter.

Tax-equivalent net interest income for the second quarter of 2011 was $38.9 million, down slightly on a linked-quarter basis. Tax-equivalent net interest margin was 3.39% for the second quarter of 2011, down 13 basis points from 3.52% for the first quarter of 2011. The decrease in the net interest margin during the second quarter of 2011 was due to a decrease in average loans of $138 million which resulted in an increase in lower-yielding average interest-bearing cash of $129 million.

Noninterest income for the second quarter of 2011 was $5.9 million, a decrease of $2.6 million compared to the first quarter of 2011. Net losses on securities were $1.1 million and $429 thousand for the second and first quarters of 2011, respectively. These losses were due to the sale of certain securities that were downgraded to below investment grade during their respective quarters. Other noninterest income decreased $1.7 million for the second quarter of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2011 due to payout claims on certain bank-owned life insurance policies during the first quarter.

Total noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2011 was $40.6 million, an increase of $916 thousand compared to the first quarter of 2011. Other noninterest expense increased $3.8 million due to additional write-downs on foreclosed assets. The increase in other noninterest expense was offset by a decrease in salaries and benefits and FDIC insurance assessments of $1.4 million and $501 thousand, respectively, on a linked-quarter basis. Additionally, professional fees decreased $837 thousand on a linked-quarter basis due primarily to legal fees that were incurred during the first quarter of 2011 in connection with the pending merger with Comerica.

As of June 30, 2011, Sterling had total assets of $5.1 billion, total loans of $2.4 billion and total deposits of $4.1 billion. Shareholders' equity of $621 million at June 30, 2011, was 12.26% of total assets. Book value per common share at period-end was $6.07. Tangible capital ratio was 9.16% and all regulatory capital ratios were in excess of those considered to be well-capitalized at June 30, 2011.

Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "feels," "expects," "estimates," "seeks," "strives," "plans," "intends," "outlook," "forecast," "position," "target," "mission," "assume," "achievable," "potential," "strategy," "goal," "aspiration," "opportunity," "initiative," "outcome," "continue," "remain," "maintain," "trend," "objective" and variations of such words and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," "might," "can," "may" or similar expressions, as they relate to Comerica Incorporated ("Comerica") , Sterling, the proposed transaction or the combined company following the transaction often identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are predicated on the beliefs and assumptions of management based on information known to management as of the date of this filing and do not purport to speak as of any other date. Forward-looking statements may include descriptions of the expected benefits and costs of the transaction; forecasts of revenue, earnings or other measures of economic performance, including statements of profitability, business segments and subsidiaries; management plans relating to the transaction; the expected timing of the completion of the transaction; the ability to complete the transaction; the ability to obtain any required regulatory or other approvals; any statements of the plans and objectives of management for future or past operations, products or services, including the execution of integration plans; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Such statements reflect the view of management as of this date with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks materialize or should underlying beliefs or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements or historical results. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the possibility that expected benefits may not materialize in the timeframe expected or at all, or may be more costly to achieve; that the transaction may not be timely completed, if at all; that prior to the completion of the transaction or thereafter, Comerica's and Sterling's respective businesses may not perform as expected due to transaction-related uncertainty or other factors; that the parties are unable to successfully implement integration strategies; that required regulatory or other approvals are not obtained or other closing conditions are not satisfied in a timely manner or at all; reputational risks and the reaction of the companies' customers to the transaction; diversion of management time on merger-related issues; and those factors referenced in Comerica's and Sterling's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Comerica and Sterling do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, assumptions or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. For any forward-looking statements made in this release or in any documents, Comerica and Sterling claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Additional Information

Management of Sterling will not host a conference call.

As previously announced, on January 16, 2011, Sterling Bancshares, Inc, and Comerica Incorporated, a company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, agreed to a strategic business combination in which Sterling will merge with Comerica. The transaction is expected to close on July 28, 2011, following the expiration of the required 15-day Department of Justice waiting period that is detailed in the Federal Reserve Board's approval order issued on July 13, 2011.

In connection with the proposed merger transaction, Comerica has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that includes a Proxy Statement of Sterling and a Prospectus of Comerica, and Sterling mailed the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus to its shareholders on or about April 6, 2011. Each of Comerica and Sterling may file other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE MERGER AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

A free copy of the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about Comerica and Sterling, may be obtained at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). You may be able to obtain these documents, free of charge, from Comerica at www.comerica.com under the tab "Investor Relations" and then under the heading "SEC Filings" or from Sterling by accessing Sterling's website at www.banksterling.com under the tab "Investor Relations" and then under the heading "SEC Filings."

About Sterling Bancshares

Sterling Bancshares, Inc. is a Houston-based bank holding company with total assets of $5.1 billion, which operates 57 banking centers in the greater metropolitan areas of Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. The Company's common stock is traded through the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "SBIB". For more information on Sterling Bancshares, please visit the Company's web site at http://www.banksterling.com.


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    Chris Reid, Vice President and Director of Investor Relations, (713)
     507-2873
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    Graham Painter, Executive Vice President and
    Director of Corporate Communication,
    (713) 507-2770

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    STERLING BANCSHARES, INC.
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
    (dollars in thousands, except for per share data)


                                                      Quarter Ended
                                                      -------------
                                                             Mar.     Jun.
                                                 Jun. 30,     31,      30,
                                                     2011     2011     2010
                                                     ----     ----     ----
    Profitability
    Income (loss) from continuing operations      $(2,860)   $(495)    $545
    Income (loss) from discontinued operations     (8,974)     125       51
    Net income (loss)                            (11,834)     (370)     596

    Earnings (loss) per share from continuing
     operations (1)
         Basic                                     $(0.03)  $(0.00)   $0.01
         Diluted                                   $(0.03)  $(0.00)   $0.01

    Earnings (loss) per share from discontinuing
     operations (1)
         Basic                                     $(0.09)   $0.00    $0.00
         Diluted                                   $(0.09)   $0.00    $0.00

    Earnings (loss) per share (1)
       Basic                                       $(0.12)  $(0.00)   $0.01
       Diluted                                     $(0.12)  $(0.00)   $0.01

    Return on average common equity (2)
       Continuing operations                       (1.82)%  (0.32)%    0.35%
       Total                                       (7.52)%  (0.24)%    0.38%

    Return on average assets (2)
       Continuing operations                       (0.23)%  (0.04)%    0.04%
       Total                                       (0.94)%  (0.03)%    0.05%


    Tax equivalent net interest margin (3)           3.39%    3.52%    3.74%

    Efficiency Ratio (4):
         Consolidated                               88.31%   81.14%   78.28%
         Sterling Bank                              84.64%   76.02%   75.86%

    Liquidity and Capital Ratios
    Average loans to average deposits               61.98%   65.32%   73.39%
    Period-end stockholders' equity to total
     assets                                         12.26%   12.34%   12.30%
    Average stockholders' equity to average
     assets                                         12.47%   12.35%   12.28%
    Period-end tangible capital to total
     tangible assets                                 9.16%    9.06%    9.01%
    Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets          16.50%   15.41%   14.45%
    Total capital to risk-weighted assets           18.97%   18.13%   17.04%
    Tier 1 leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to
     average assets)                                10.12%   10.08%   10.32%

    Other Data
    Shares used in computing earnings (loss) per
     common share
       Basic shares                               102,165  102,034  101,898
       Diluted shares                             102,165  102,034  102,144
    End of period common shares outstanding       102,180  102,141  101,927


    Book value per common share at period-end       $6.07    $6.10    $6.13
    Cash dividends paid per common share           $0.015   $0.015   $0.015
    Common stock dividend payout ratio                N/M      N/M   256.65%
    Full-time equivalent employees                    896      938      991
    Number of banking centers                          57       57       57


                                                       Year-to-date
                                                       ------------

                                                    2011             2010
                                                    ----             ----
    Profitability
    Income (loss) from continuing operations     $(3,355)         $(5,917)
    Income (loss) from discontinued operations    (8,849)             265
    Net income (loss)                            (12,204)          (5,652)

    Earnings (loss) per share from continuing
     operations (1)
         Basic                                    $(0.03)          $(0.06)
         Diluted                                  $(0.03)          $(0.06)

    Earnings (loss) per share from discontinuing
     operations (1)
         Basic                                    $(0.09)           $0.00
         Diluted                                  $(0.09)           $0.00

    Earnings (loss) per share (1)
       Basic                                      $(0.12)          $(0.06)
       Diluted                                    $(0.12)          $(0.06)

    Return on average common equity (2)
       Continuing operations                      (1.08)%          (1.99)%
       Total                                      (3.92)%          (1.90)%

    Return on average assets (2)
       Continuing operations                      (0.13)%          (0.24)%
       Total                                      (0.49)%          (0.23)%


    Tax equivalent net interest margin (3)          3.45%            3.88%

    Efficiency Ratio (4):
         Consolidated                              84.61%           77.23%
         Sterling Bank                             80.19%           74.63%

    Liquidity and Capital Ratios
    Average loans to average deposits              63.64%           75.97%
    Period-end stockholders' equity to total
     assets                                        12.26%           12.30%
    Average stockholders' equity to average
     assets                                        12.41%           11.96%
    Period-end tangible capital to total
     tangible assets                                9.16%            9.01%
    Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets         16.50%           14.45%
    Total capital to risk-weighted assets          18.97%           17.04%
    Tier 1 leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to
     average assets)                               10.12%           10.32%

    Other Data
    Shares used in computing earnings (loss) per
     common share
       Basic shares                              102,100           95,227
       Diluted shares                            102,100           95,227
    End of period common shares outstanding      102,180          101,927


    Book value per common share at period-end      $6.07            $6.13
    Cash dividends paid per common share          $0.030           $0.030
    Common stock dividend payout ratio               N/M              N/M
    Full-time equivalent employees                   896              991
    Number of banking centers                         57               57

    STERLING BANCSHARES, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
    (dollars in thousands)


                                              Jun. 30,        Mar. 31,
                                                   2011            2011
                                                   ----            ----
    ASSETS
    Cash and cash equivalents                  $742,880        $462,700
    Available-for-sale securities, at
     fair value                               1,298,567       1,343,536
    Held-to-maturity securities, at
     amortized cost                             235,326         246,768

    Loans held for sale                           2,709           1,877
    Loans held for investment                 2,407,942       2,599,778
                                              ---------       ---------
       Total loans                            2,410,651       2,601,655
    Allowance for loan losses                   (78,002)        (75,535)
                                                -------         -------
       Loans, net                             2,332,649       2,526,120

    Premises and equipment, net                  48,811          49,618
    Real estate acquired by foreclosure          46,158          49,826
    Goodwill                                    165,309         173,210
    Core deposits and other intangibles,
     net                                          7,302           8,951
    Accrued interest receivable                  13,290          13,588
    Other assets                                171,064         175,230
                                                -------         -------
    TOTAL ASSETS                             $5,061,356      $5,049,547
                                             ==========      ==========

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    LIABILITIES:
    Deposits:
       Noninterest-bearing demand            $1,268,801      $1,287,921
       Interest-bearing demand                2,160,404       2,084,062
       Certificates and other time deposits     699,642         745,301
                                                -------         -------
          Total deposits                      4,128,847       4,117,284
    Other borrowed funds                        111,959         109,701
    Subordinated debt                            77,690          77,673
    Junior subordinated debt                     82,734          82,734
    Accrued interest payable and other
     liabilities                                 39,578          39,074
                                                 ------          ------
       Total liabilities                      4,440,808       4,426,466

    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES                     -               -

    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Common stock                                104,047         104,008
    Capital surplus                             242,092         241,280
    Retained earnings                           275,533         288,901
    Treasury stock                              (21,399)        (21,399)
    Accumulated other comprehensive
     income, net of tax                          20,275          10,291
                                                 ------          ------
         Total shareholders' equity             620,548         623,081
                                                -------         -------
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
     EQUITY                                  $5,061,356      $5,049,547
                                             ==========      ==========


                                     Dec. 31,    Sep. 30,   Jun. 30,
                                          2010        2010        2010
                                          ----        ----        ----
    ASSETS
    Cash and cash equivalents         $502,894    $366,590    $359,388
    Available-for-sale
     securities, at fair value       1,287,555   1,169,519   1,069,964
    Held-to-maturity securities,
     at amortized cost                 265,080     280,215     280,658

    Loans held for sale                  2,691       7,123       6,509
    Loans held for investment        2,752,349   2,862,952   2,992,370
                                     ---------   ---------   ---------
       Total loans                   2,755,040   2,870,075   2,998,879
    Allowance for loan losses          (77,141)    (80,754)    (80,983)
                                       -------     -------     -------
       Loans, net                    2,677,899   2,789,321   2,917,896

    Premises and equipment, net         49,421      48,507      47,812
    Real estate acquired by
     foreclosure                        37,064      14,571      18,151
    Goodwill                           173,210     173,210     173,210
    Core deposits and other
     intangibles, net                    9,477      10,004      10,540
    Accrued interest receivable         14,673      14,356      14,951
    Other assets                       174,680     173,328     183,429
                                       -------     -------     -------
    TOTAL ASSETS                    $5,191,953  $5,039,621  $5,075,999
                                    ==========  ==========  ==========

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
     EQUITY
    LIABILITIES:
    Deposits:
       Noninterest-bearing demand   $1,322,492  $1,248,321  $1,266,781
       Interest-bearing demand       2,138,822   2,014,207   1,962,854
       Certificates and other time
        deposits                       796,116     840,683     921,495
                                       -------     -------     -------
          Total deposits             4,257,430   4,103,211   4,151,130
    Other borrowed funds               112,202     106,546     100,770
    Subordinated debt                   78,059      78,624      78,247
    Junior subordinated debt            82,734      82,734      82,734
    Accrued interest payable and
     other liabilities                  39,604      41,704      38,722
                                        ------      ------      ------
       Total liabilities             4,570,029   4,412,819   4,451,603

    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES            -           -           -

    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Common stock                       103,852     103,820     103,795
    Capital surplus                    239,940     238,536     238,186
    Retained earnings                  290,800     290,429     287,503
    Treasury stock                     (21,399)    (21,399)    (21,399)
    Accumulated other comprehensive
     income, net of tax                  8,731      15,416      16,311
                                         -----      ------      ------
         Total shareholders' equity    621,924     626,802     624,396
                                       -------     -------     -------
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
     SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY           $5,191,953  $5,039,621  $5,075,999
                                    ==========  ==========  ==========


    STERLING BANCSHARES, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
    (dollars in thousands, except for per share data)




                                                    Quarter Ended
                                                    -------------
                                             Jun. 30,       Mar. 31,
                                                  2011           2011
                                                  ----           ----
    Interest income:
       Loans, including fees                   $33,057        $34,906
       Securities:
          Taxable                               10,904         10,359
          Non-taxable                            1,027          1,044
       Deposits in financial institutions          294            209
       Other interest-earning assets                 2              2
          Total interest income                 45,284         46,520
                                                ------         ------

    Interest expense:
       Demand and savings deposits               2,683          2,660
       Certificates and other time deposits      1,655          1,937
       Other borrowed funds                        771            764
       Subordinated debt                           700            696
       Junior subordinated debt                  1,040          1,034
           Total interest expense                6,849          7,091
                                                 -----          -----
    Net interest income                         38,435         39,429
    Provision for credit losses                  9,200         10,800
    Net interest income after provision for
     credit losses                              29,235         28,629
                                                ------         ------

    Noninterest income:
       Customer service fees                     3,159          3,284
       Net gain (loss) on securities            (1,138)          (429)
       Wealth management fees                      269            342
       Other                                     3,566          5,298
          Total noninterest income               5,856          8,495
                                                 -----          -----

    Noninterest expense:
       Salaries and employee benefits           17,182         18,570
       Occupancy                                 5,784          5,959
       Technology                                1,974          1,965
       Professional fees                         1,612          2,449
       Postage, delivery and supplies              567            533
       Marketing                                    80             63
       Core deposits and other intangibles
        amortization                               507            526
       FDIC insurance assessments                1,637          2,138
       Other                                    11,223          7,447
          Total noninterest expense             40,566         39,650
                                                ------         ------

    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations before income taxes             (5,475)        (2,526)
       Income tax provision (benefit)           (2,615)        (2,031)
                                                ------         ------
    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations                                $(2,860)         $(495)
                                               -------          -----

    Income (loss) from discontinued
     operations before income taxes             (8,936)           192
       Income tax provision                         38             67
                                                   ---            ---
    Income (loss) from discontinued
     operations                                $(8,974)          $125
                                               -------           ----

    Net income (loss)                         $(11,834)         $(370)
                                              ========          =====

    Earnings (loss) per share from
     continuing operations (1):
         Basic                                  $(0.03)        $(0.00)
                                                ======         ======
         Diluted                                $(0.03)        $(0.00)
                                                ======         ======

    Earnings (loss) per share from
     discontinuing operations (1):
         Basic                                  $(0.09)         $0.00
                                                ======          =====
         Diluted                                $(0.09)         $0.00
                                                ======          =====

    Earnings (loss) per share (1):
         Basic                                  $(0.12)        $(0.00)
                                                ======         ======
         Diluted                                $(0.12)        $(0.00)
                                                ======         ======


                                                     Quarter Ended
                                                     -------------
                                            Dec. 31,      Sep. 30,   Jun. 30,
                                                2010           2010      2010
                                                ----           ----      ----
    Interest income:
       Loans, including fees                 $37,003        $40,153   $42,087
       Securities:
          Taxable                              9,342          9,841     9,602
          Non-taxable                          1,028          1,013       915
       Deposits in financial institutions        258            157       231
       Other interest-earning assets               2              1         3
          Total interest income               47,633         51,165    52,838
                                              ------         ------    ------

    Interest expense:
       Demand and savings deposits             3,158          3,583     4,319
       Certificates and other time deposits    2,328          2,823     3,159
       Other borrowed funds                      781            784       768
       Subordinated debt                         714            747       705
       Junior subordinated debt                1,043          1,071     1,040
           Total interest expense              8,024          9,008     9,991
                                               -----          -----     -----
    Net interest income                       39,609         42,157    42,847
    Provision for credit losses                5,250          7,716     9,336
    Net interest income after provision for
     credit losses                            34,359         34,441    33,511
                                              ------         ------    ------

    Noninterest income:
       Customer service fees                   3,569          3,728     3,591
       Net gain (loss) on securities            (136)            43        17
       Wealth management fees                    362            351       651
       Other                                   3,333          3,927     2,752
          Total noninterest income             7,128          8,049     7,011
                                               -----          -----     -----

    Noninterest expense:
       Salaries and employee benefits         18,975         19,735    19,466
       Occupancy                               6,010          5,493     5,637
       Technology                              2,052          2,148     2,214
       Professional fees                       2,202          1,433     1,319
       Postage, delivery and supplies            578            627       689
       Marketing                                 216            198       271
       Core deposits and other intangibles
        amortization                             527            537       537
       FDIC insurance assessments              2,667          2,478     2,438
       Other                                   6,854          3,690     6,798
          Total noninterest expense           40,081         36,339    39,370
                                              ------         ------    ------

    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations before income taxes            1,406          6,151     1,152
       Income tax provision (benefit)           (283)         1,669       607
                                                ----          -----       ---
    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations                               $1,689         $4,482      $545
                                              ------         ------      ----

    Income (loss) from discontinued
     operations before income taxes              326             (0)       78
       Income tax provision                      114             27        27
                                                 ---            ---       ---
    Income (loss) from discontinued
     operations                                 $212           $(27)      $51
                                                ----           ----       ---

    Net income (loss)                         $1,901         $4,455      $596
                                              ======         ======      ====

    Earnings (loss) per share from
     continuing operations (1):
         Basic                                 $0.02          $0.04     $0.01
                                               =====          =====     =====
         Diluted                               $0.02          $0.04     $0.01
                                               =====          =====     =====

    Earnings (loss) per share from
     discontinuing operations (1):
         Basic                                 $0.00         $(0.00)    $0.00
                                               =====         ======     =====
         Diluted                               $0.00         $(0.00)    $0.00
                                               =====         ======     =====

    Earnings (loss) per share (1):
         Basic                                 $0.02          $0.04     $0.01
                                               =====          =====     =====
         Diluted                               $0.02          $0.04     $0.01
                                               =====          =====     =====


                                                           Year-to-date
                                                           ------------

                                                       2011              2010
                                                       ----              ----
    Interest income:
       Loans, including fees                        $67,963           $85,736
       Securities:
          Taxable                                    21,263            18,719
          Non-taxable                                 2,071             1,840
       Deposits in financial institutions               503               346
       Other interest-earning assets                      4                 4
          Total interest income                      91,804           106,645
                                                     ------           -------

    Interest expense:
       Demand and savings deposits                    5,343             8,531
       Certificates and other time deposits           3,592             6,511
       Other borrowed funds                           1,535             1,216
       Subordinated debt                              1,396             1,392
       Junior subordinated debt                       2,074             2,068
           Total interest expense                    13,940            19,718
                                                     ------            ------
    Net interest income                              77,864            86,927
    Provision for credit losses                      20,000            32,272
    Net interest income after provision
     for credit losses                               57,864            54,655
                                                     ------            ------

    Noninterest income:
       Customer service fees                          6,443             7,079
       Net gain (loss) on securities                 (1,567)               37
       Wealth management fees                           611             1,207
       Other                                          8,864             3,540
          Total noninterest income                   14,351            11,863
                                                     ------            ------

    Noninterest expense:
       Salaries and employee benefits                35,752            39,055
       Occupancy                                     11,743            11,351
       Technology                                     3,939             4,501
       Professional fees                              4,061             3,299
       Postage, delivery and supplies                 1,100             1,369
       Marketing                                        143               540
       Core deposits and other intangibles
        amortization                                  1,033             1,086
       FDIC insurance assessments                     3,775             4,985
       Other                                         18,670            10,782
          Total noninterest expense                  80,216            76,968
                                                     ------            ------

    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations before income taxes                  (8,001)          (10,450)
       Income tax provision (benefit)                (4,646)           (4,533)
                                                     ------            ------
    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations                                     $(3,355)          $(5,917)
                                                    -------           -------

    Income (loss) from discontinued
     operations before income taxes                  (8,744)              407
       Income tax provision                             105                142
                                                        ---               ---
    Income (loss) from discontinued
     operations                                     $(8,849)             $265
                                                    -------              ----

    Net income (loss)                              $(12,204)          $(5,652)
                                                   ========           =======

    Earnings (loss) per share from
     continuing operations (1):
         Basic                                       $(0.03)           $(0.06)
         Diluted                                     $(0.03)           $(0.06)
                                                     ======            ======

    Earnings (loss) per share from
     discontinuing operations (1):
         Basic                                       $(0.09)            $0.00
         Diluted                                     $(0.09)            $0.00
                                                     ======             =====

    Earnings (loss) per share (1):
         Basic                                       $(0.12)           $(0.06)
         Diluted                                     $(0.12)           $(0.06)
                                                     ======            ======

    STERLING BANCSHARES, INC.
    YIELD/RATE ANALYSIS
    (dollars in thousands)


                                                       Quarter Ended
                                                       -------------
                                                         Jun. 30,
                                                                         2011
                                                                         ----
                                            Average                   Yield/
                                            Balance        Interest   Rate
                                           --------        --------  -------
    Interest-Earning Assets:
    Loans held for sale                         $3,423          $10      1.21%
    Loans held for investment:
         Taxable                             2,554,191       33,046      5.19%
         Non-taxable (3)                            50            1      4.58%
    Securities:
         Taxable                             1,464,279       10,904      2.99%
         Non-taxable (3)                       110,948        1,534      5.55%
    Deposits in financial
     institutions                              475,731          294      0.25%
    Other interest-earning assets                1,931            2      0.42%
                                                                         ----
         Total interest-earning assets       4,610,553       45,791      3.98%
    Noninterest-earning assets                 452,699
                                               -------
    Total Assets                            $5,063,252
                                            ==========

    Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
    Deposits:
         Demand and savings                 $2,127,814       $2,683      0.51%
         Certificates and other time           723,961        1,655      0.92%
    Other borrowed funds                       105,644          771      2.93%
    Subordinated debt                           77,771          700      3.61%
    Junior subordinated debt                    82,734        1,040      5.04%
         Total interest-bearing
          liabilities                        3,117,924        6,849      0.88%
    Noninterest-bearing sources:
         Noninterest-bearing liabilities     1,314,129
         Shareholders' equity                  631,199
                                               -------
    Total Liabilities and
     Shareholders' Equity                   $5,063,252
                                            ==========


    Tax Equivalent Net Interest
     Income and Margin (3)                                   38,942      3.39%
                                                                         ====

    Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation:
    Tax Equivalent Adjustment:
        Loans                                                     -
        Securities                                              507
                                                                ---
           Total tax equivalent adjustment                      507
    Net Interest Income                                     $38,435
                                                            =======


                                                   Quarter Ended
                                                   -------------
                                                          Mar. 31,
                                                                         2011
                                                                          ---
                                            Average                   Yield/
                                            Balance         Interest    Rate
                                           --------         -------- -------
    Interest-Earning Assets:
    Loans held for sale                         $3,008           $12     1.55%
    Loans held for investment:
         Taxable                             2,692,192        34,893     5.26%
         Non-taxable (3)                            63             1     6.81%
    Securities:
         Taxable                             1,447,767        10,359     2.90%
         Non-taxable (3)                       112,947         1,558     5.59%
    Deposits in financial
     institutions                              347,116           209     0.24%
    Other interest-earning assets                4,016             2     0.20%
                                                 -----           ---     ----
         Total interest-earning assets       4,607,109        47,034     4.14%
    Noninterest-earning assets                 454,688
    Total Assets                            $5,061,797
                                            ==========

    Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
    Deposits:
         Demand and savings                 $2,087,550        $2,660     0.52%
         Certificates and other time           772,172         1,937     1.02%
    Other borrowed funds                       109,885           764     2.82%
    Subordinated debt                           77,959           696     3.62%
    Junior subordinated debt                    82,734         1,034     5.07%
                                                                         ----
         Total interest-bearing
          liabilities                        3,130,300         7,091     0.92%
    Noninterest-bearing sources:
         Noninterest-bearing liabilities     1,306,235
         Shareholders' equity                  625,262
    Total Liabilities and
     Shareholders' Equity                   $5,061,797
                                            ==========


    Tax Equivalent Net Interest
     Income and Margin (3)                                    39,943     3.52%
                                                                         ====

    Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation:
    Tax Equivalent Adjustment:
        Loans                                                      -
        Securities                                               514
           Total tax equivalent adjustment                       514
    Net Interest Income                                      $39,429
                                                             =======

    STERLING BANCSHARES, INC.
    YIELD/RATE ANALYSIS
    (dollars in thousands)


                                                       Year-to-date
                                                       ------------
                                                                        2011
                                                                        ----
                                            Average                  Yield/
                                            Balance        Interest  Rate
                                           --------        -------- -------
    Interest-Earning Assets:
    Loans held for sale                         $3,217          $22     1.37%
    Loans held for investment:
         Taxable                             2,622,811       67,939     5.22%
         Non-taxable (3)                            56            2     6.50%
    Securities:
         Taxable                             1,456,069       21,263     2.94%
         Non-taxable (3)                       111,942        3,093     5.57%
    Deposits in financial
     institutions                              411,779          503     0.25%
    Other interest-earning assets                2,967            4     0.27%
                                                                        ----
         Total interest-earning assets       4,608,841       92,826     4.06%
    Noninterest-earning assets                 453,688
                                               -------
    Total Assets                            $5,062,529
                                            ==========

    Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
    Deposits:
         Demand and savings                 $2,107,794       $5,343     0.51%
         Certificates and other time           747,933        3,592     0.97%
    Other borrowed funds                       107,753        1,535     2.87%
    Subordinated debt                           77,865        1,396     3.62%
    Junior subordinated debt                    82,734        2,074     5.06%
         Total interest-bearing
          liabilities                        3,124,079       13,940     0.90%
    Noninterest-bearing sources:
         Noninterest-bearing liabilities     1,310,203
         Shareholders' equity                  628,247
                                               -------
    Total Liabilities and
     Shareholders' Equity                   $5,062,529
                                            ==========
    Tax Equivalent Net Interest
     Income and Margin (3)                                   78,886     3.45%
                                                                        ====

    Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation
    Tax Equivalent Adjustment:
         Loans                                                    -
         Securities                                           1,022
                                                              -----
           Total tax equivalent adjustment                    1,022
                                                              -----
    Net Interest Income                                     $77,864
                                                            =======


                                                   Year-to-date
                                                   ------------
                                                                        2010
                                                                        ----
                                            Average                  Yield/
                                            Balance         Interest   Rate
                                           --------         -------- ------
    Interest-Earning Assets:
    Loans held for sale                        $12,507          $101    1.63%
    Loans held for investment:
         Taxable                             3,106,255        85,555    5.55%
         Non-taxable (3)                         4,546           118    5.26%
    Securities:
         Taxable                             1,063,562        18,719    3.55%
         Non-taxable (3)                       100,814         2,709    5.42%
    Deposits in financial
     institutions                              278,731           346    0.25%
    Other interest-earning assets                1,623             4    0.50%
                                                 -----           ---    ----
         Total interest-earning assets       4,568,038       107,552    4.75%
    Noninterest-earning assets                 444,343
    Total Assets                            $5,012,381
                                            ==========

    Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
    Deposits:
         Demand and savings                 $2,010,433        $8,531    0.86%
         Certificates and other time           929,735         6,511    1.41%
    Other borrowed funds                       100,433         1,216    2.44%
    Subordinated debt                           77,778         1,392    3.61%
    Junior subordinated debt                    82,734         2,068    5.04%
         Total interest-bearing
          liabilities                        3,201,113        19,718    1.24%
    Noninterest-bearing sources:
         Noninterest-bearing liabilities     1,211,808
         Shareholders' equity                  599,460
    Total Liabilities and
     Shareholders' Equity                   $5,012,381
                                            ==========
    Tax Equivalent Net Interest
     Income and Margin (3)                                    87,834    3.88%
                                                                        ====

    Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation
    Tax Equivalent Adjustment:
         Loans                                                    38
         Securities                                              869
                                                                 ---
           Total tax equivalent adjustment                       907
    Net Interest Income                                      $86,927
                                                             =======

    STERLING BANCSHARES, INC.
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
    (dollars in thousands)


                                                     Quarter Ended
                                                     -------------
                                                Jun. 30,         Mar. 31,
                                                     2011             2011
                                                     ----             ----
    Condensed Average Balance Sheet
    Loans held for sale                            $3,423           $3,008
    Loans held for investment                   2,554,241        2,692,255
                                                ---------        ---------
         Total loans                            2,557,664        2,695,263
    Available-for-sale securities, at
     fair value                                 1,331,079        1,304,941
    Held-to-maturity securities, at
     amortized cost                               244,148          255,773
    Deposits in financial institutions            475,731          347,116
    Other interest-earning assets                   1,931            4,016
         Total interest-earning assets          4,610,553        4,607,109
    Goodwill                                      173,123          173,210
    Core deposits and other
     intangibles, net                               8,676            9,208
    All other noninterest-earning
     assets                                       270,900          272,270
         Total assets                          $5,063,252       $5,061,797
                                               ==========       ==========

    Noninterest-bearing demand                 $1,275,043       $1,266,324
    Interest-bearing deposits:
         Interest-bearing demand                2,127,814        2,087,550
         Jumbo certificates of deposit            432,209          468,726
         Regular certificates of deposit          202,232          211,043
         Brokered certificates of deposit          89,520           92,403
                                                   ------           ------
              Total deposits                    4,126,818        4,126,046
    Other borrowed funds                          105,644          109,885
    Subordinated debt                              77,771           77,959
    Junior subordinated debt                       82,734           82,734
    Accrued interest payable and other
     liabilities                                   39,086           39,911
         Total liabilities                      4,432,053        4,436,535
    Total shareholders' equity                    631,199          625,262
         Total liabilities and shareholders'
          equity                               $5,063,252       $5,061,797
                                               ==========       ==========


                                                Jun. 30,         Mar. 31,
                                                     2011             2011
                                                     ----             ----
    Period-end Loans:
    Loans held for sale                            $2,709           $1,877
    Loans held for investment:
       Commercial and industrial                  494,389          581,703
       Real Estate:
          Commercial                            1,280,241        1,421,683
          Construction and development            263,398          213,102
          Residential mortgage                    332,454          344,774
       Consumer/other                              37,460           38,516
    Loans held for investment                   2,407,942        2,599,778
    Total period-end loans                     $2,410,651       $2,601,655
                                               ==========       ==========

    Period-End Deposits:
    Noninterest-bearing demand                 $1,268,801       $1,287,921
    Interest-bearing demand                     2,160,404        2,084,062
    Certificates and other time
     deposits:
            Jumbo                                 429,422          445,833
            Regular                               197,822          205,840
            Brokered                               72,398           93,628
    Total period-end deposits                  $4,128,847       $4,117,284
                                               ==========       ==========


                                              Quarter Ended
                                              -------------
                                              Dec. 31,   Sep. 30,  Jun. 30,
                                                   2010       2010       2010
                                                   ----       ----       ----
    Condensed Average Balance Sheet
    Loans held for sale                          $6,728     $5,390    $11,454
    Loans held for investment                 2,807,423  2,930,419  3,041,030
                                              ---------  ---------  ---------
         Total loans                          2,814,151  2,935,809  3,052,484
    Available-for-sale securities, at
     fair value                               1,188,610  1,113,780    953,742
    Held-to-maturity securities, at
     amortized cost                             272,184    284,458    271,967
    Deposits in financial institutions          416,917    260,167    362,429
    Other interest-earning assets                 4,859        566        840
         Total interest-earning assets        4,696,721  4,594,780  4,641,462
    Goodwill                                    173,210    173,210    173,210
    Core deposits and other
     intangibles, net                             9,732     10,262     10,800
    All other noninterest-earning
     assets                                     252,801    255,050    260,923
         Total assets                        $5,132,464 $5,033,302 $5,086,395
                                             ========== ========== ==========

    Noninterest-bearing demand               $1,293,021 $1,224,402 $1,197,400
    Interest-bearing deposits:
         Interest-bearing demand              2,069,470  2,003,914  2,027,133
         Jumbo certificates of deposit          509,458    539,094    582,727
         Regular certificates of deposit        220,615    227,490    233,592
         Brokered certificates of deposit        97,501    103,457    118,622
                                                 ------    -------    -------
              Total deposits                  4,190,065  4,098,357  4,159,474
    Other borrowed funds                        108,810    103,902    100,976
    Subordinated debt                            78,517     78,472     77,831
    Junior subordinated debt                     82,734     82,734     82,734
    Accrued interest payable and other
     liabilities                                 42,030     39,079     40,952
         Total liabilities                    4,502,156  4,402,544  4,461,967
    Total shareholders' equity                  630,308    630,758    624,428
         Total liabilities and shareholders'
          equity                             $5,132,464 $5,033,302 $5,086,395
                                             ========== ========== ==========


                                              Dec. 31,   Sep. 30,  Jun. 30,
                                                   2010       2010       2010
                                                   ----       ----       ----
    Period-end Loans:
    Loans held for sale                          $2,691     $7,123     $6,509
    Loans held for investment:
       Commercial and industrial                623,487    597,205    658,141
       Real Estate:
          Commercial                          1,511,846  1,590,081  1,632,213
          Construction and development          220,076    268,691    310,689
          Residential mortgage                  354,310    362,404    343,894
       Consumer/other                            42,630     44,571     47,433
    Loans held for investment                 2,752,349  2,862,952  2,992,370
    Total period-end loans                   $2,755,040 $2,870,075 $2,998,879
                                             ========== ========== ==========

    Period-End Deposits:
    Noninterest-bearing demand               $1,322,492 $1,248,321 $1,266,781
    Interest-bearing demand                   2,138,822  2,014,207  1,962,854
    Certificates and other time
     deposits:
            Jumbo                               487,037    512,178    587,377
            Regular                             215,867    224,290    231,404
            Brokered                             93,212    104,215    102,714
    Total period-end deposits                $4,257,430 $4,103,211 $4,151,130
                                             ========== ========== ==========

    STERLING BANCSHARES, INC.
    SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
    (dollars in thousands)


                                                  Quarter Ended
                                                  -------------
                                       Jun. 30,    Mar. 31,     Dec. 31,
                                            2011        2011        2010
                                            ----        ----        ----
    Allowance For Credit Losses
    Allowance for loan losses at
     beginning of period                 $75,535     $77,141     $80,754
    Charge-offs:
         Commercial, financial and
          industrial                         657         239       1,845
         Real estate, mortgage and
          construction                     6,622      12,220       8,535
         Consumer                            189         713         323
              Total charge-offs            7,468      13,172      10,703
                                           -----      ------      ------
    Recoveries:
         Commercial, financial and
          industrial                         238         405         342
         Real estate, mortgage and
          construction                       431         255         631
         Consumer                             66         106          67
              Total recoveries               735         766       1,040
                                             ---         ---       -----
    Net charge-offs                        6,733      12,406       9,663
    Provision for loan losses              9,200      10,800       6,050
                                           -----      ------       -----
    Allowance for loan losses at end
     of period                           $78,002     $75,535     $77,141
                                         -------     -------     -------

    Allowance for unfunded loan
     commitments at beginning of
     period                                1,200       1,200       2,000
    Provision for losses on unfunded
     loan commitments                          -           -        (800)
                                             ---         ---        ----
    Allowance for unfunded loan
     commitments at end of period          1,200       1,200       1,200
                                           -----       -----       -----
    Total allowance for credit losses    $79,202     $76,735     $78,341
                                         =======     =======     =======

    Nonperforming Assets
    Nonperforming loans:
       Loans held for sale                $1,367          $-          $-
       Loans held for investment         154,106     135,791     133,264
    Real estate acquired by
     foreclosure                          46,158      49,826      37,064
    Other repossessed assets                  25         127           3
                                             ---         ---
    Total nonperforming assets          $201,656    $185,744    $170,331
                                        ========    ========    ========

    Restructured loans - accruing        $23,075     $15,001     $27,699
                                         =======     =======     =======

    Potential problem loans             $152,551    $171,276    $166,442
                                        ========    ========    ========

    Accruing loans 30 to 89 days past
     due                                 $26,689     $31,720     $23,680
                                         =======     =======     =======

    Accruing loans past due 90 days or
     more                                 $1,762      $2,334        $507
                                          ======      ======        ====

    Ratios
    Period-end allowance for credit
     losses to period-end loans             3.29%       2.95%       2.84%
    Period-end allowance for loan
     losses to period-end loans             3.24%       2.90%       2.80%
    Period-end allowance for loan
     losses to nonperforming loans         50.17%      55.63%      57.89%
    Nonperforming loans to period-end
     loans                                  6.45%       5.22%       4.84%
    Nonperforming assets to period-
     end assets                             3.98%       3.68%       3.28%
    Net charge-offs to average loans
     (2)                                    1.06%       1.87%       1.36%


                                                        Quarter Ended
                                                        -------------
                                                 Sep. 30,       Jun. 30,
                                                      2010           2010
                                                      ----           ----
    Allowance For Credit Losses
    Allowance for loan losses at beginning
     of period                                     $80,983        $76,646
    Charge-offs:
         Commercial, financial and industrial        1,034          1,687
         Real estate, mortgage and construction      7,314          5,786
         Consumer                                      285            205
              Total charge-offs                      8,633          7,678
                                                     -----          -----
    Recoveries:
         Commercial, financial and industrial          481            433
         Real estate, mortgage and construction        633            845
         Consumer                                       72             51
              Total recoveries                       1,186          1,329
                                                     -----          -----
    Net charge-offs                                  7,447          6,349
    Provision for loan losses                        7,218         10,686
                                                     -----         ------
    Allowance for loan losses at end of
     period                                        $80,754        $80,983
                                                   -------        -------

    Allowance for unfunded loan commitments
     at beginning of period                          1,502          2,852
    Provision for losses on unfunded loan
     commitments                                       498         (1,350)
                                                       ---         ------
    Allowance for unfunded loan commitments
     at end of period                                2,000          1,502
                                                     -----          -----
    Total allowance for credit losses              $82,754        $82,485
                                                   =======        =======

    Nonperforming Assets
    Nonperforming loans:
       Loans held for sale                          $1,665         $3,491
       Loans held for investment                   162,096        162,669
    Real estate acquired by foreclosure             14,571         18,151
    Other repossessed assets                            50             20
    Total nonperforming assets                    $178,382       $184,331
                                                  ========       ========

    Restructured loans - accruing                  $17,495        $15,001
                                                   =======        =======

    Potential problem loans                       $169,646       $142,123
                                                  ========       ========

    Accruing loans 30 to 89 days past due          $16,234        $19,307
                                                   =======        =======

    Accruing loans past due 90 days or more           $953           $441
                                                      ====           ====

    Ratios
    Period-end allowance for credit losses
     to period-end loans                              2.88%          2.75%
    Period-end allowance for loan losses to
     period-end loans                                 2.81%          2.70%
    Period-end allowance for loan losses to
     nonperforming loans                             49.31%         48.74%
    Nonperforming loans to period-end loans           5.71%          5.54%
    Nonperforming assets to period-end
     assets                                           3.54%          3.63%
    Net charge-offs to average loans (2)              1.01%          0.83%


                                                         Year-to-date
                                                         ------------

                                                      2011             2010
                                                      ----             ----
    Allowance For Credit Losses
    Allowance for loan losses at beginning
     of period                                     $77,141          $74,732
    Charge-offs:
         Commercial, financial and industrial          896            3,655
         Real estate, mortgage and construction     18,842           26,000
         Consumer                                      902              467
              Total charge-offs                     20,640           30,122
                                                    ------           ------
    Recoveries:
         Commercial, financial and industrial          643              916
         Real estate, mortgage and construction        686            1,666
         Consumer                                      172              169
              Total recoveries                       1,501            2,751
                                                     -----            -----
    Net charge-offs                                 19,139           27,371
    Provision for loan losses                       20,000           33,622
                                                    ------           ------
    Allowance for loan losses at end of
     period                                        $78,002          $80,983
                                                   -------          -------

    Allowance for unfunded loan commitments
     at beginning of period                          1,200            2,852
    Provision for losses on unfunded loan
     commitments                                         -           (1,350)
                                                       ---           ------
    Allowance for unfunded loan commitments
     at end of period                                1,200            1,502
                                                     -----            -----
    Total allowance for credit losses              $79,202          $82,485
                                                   =======          =======

    Nonperforming Assets
    Nonperforming loans:
       Loans held for sale                          $1,367           $3,491
       Loans held for investment                   154,106          162,669
    Real estate acquired by foreclosure             46,158           18,151
    Other repossessed assets                            25               20
    Total nonperforming assets                    $201,656         $184,331
                                                  ========         ========

    Restructured loans - accruing                  $23,075          $15,001
                                                   =======          =======

    Potential problem loans                       $152,551         $142,123
                                                  ========         ========

    Accruing loans 30 to 89 days past due          $26,689          $19,307
                                                   =======          =======

    Accruing loans past due 90 days or more         $1,762             $441
                                                    ======             ====

    Ratios
    Period-end allowance for credit losses
     to period-end loans                              3.29%            2.75%
    Period-end allowance for loan losses to
     period-end loans                                 3.24%            2.70%
    Period-end allowance for loan losses to
     nonperforming loans                             50.17%           48.74%
    Nonperforming loans to period-end loans           6.45%            5.54%
    Nonperforming assets to period-end
     assets                                           3.98%            3.63%
    Net charge-offs to average loans (2)              1.47%            1.77%

    STERLING BANCSHARES, INC.
    FOOTNOTES TO EARNINGS RELEASE


           Earnings per share in each quarter is computed individually using
           the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during that
    (1)    quarter.

    (2)   Interim periods annualized.

           Taxable-equivalent basis assuming a 35% tax rate.  The Company
           presents net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis.
           Accordingly, net interest income from tax-exempt securities and
           loans is presented in the net interest income results on a basis
           comparable to taxable securities and loans.  This non-GAAP
           financial measure allows management to assess the comparability
           of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt
    (3)    sources.

           The efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing noninterest
           expense by tax equivalent basis net interest income plus
           noninterest income less net gain (loss) on investment securities
    (4)    and loss on disposal of assets.

     N/M  Not meaningful.

SOURCE Sterling Bancshares, Inc.