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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PLACER SIERRA BANCSHARES
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001279410
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
		IRS NUMBER:				943411134
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-136426
		FILM NUMBER:		061078048

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		525 J STREET
		CITY:			SACRAMENTO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			95814
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9165544821

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		STREET 1:		525 J STREET
		CITY:			SACRAMENTO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			95814
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