The board of directors of Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. (Susquehanna) (NASDAQ: SUSQ) has declared a first quarter dividend of $0.08 per common share, payable on February 20, 2014 to shareholders of record January 30, 2014.

Susquehanna expects to release fourth quarter and full year 2013 financial results on January 22, 2014. The earnings press release will be posted under "News" in the Investor Relations section of Susquehanna's website at www.susquehanna.net on the same date. Susquehanna also announced it will broadcast its fourth quarter 2013 conference call over the internet on January 23, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The conference call will include management's discussion of fourth quarter and full year 2013 financial results and may also include forward-looking information and financial goals. Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call through a live broadcast on Susquehanna's website. The event may be accessed by selecting "Investor Relations" near the bottom of the home page and clicking on the fourth quarter webcast link. To listen to the live call, please go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to download and install any necessary audio software. For those who are unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived replay and podcast will be available on the website shortly after the call concludes.

Susquehanna is a financial services holding company with assets of approximately $18.5 billion. Headquartered in Lititz, Pa., the company provides banking and financial services at 248 branch locations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Through Susquehanna Wealth Management, the company offers investment, fiduciary, brokerage, insurance, retirement planning and private banking services, with over $7.8 billion in assets under management and administration. Susquehanna also operates an insurance brokerage and employee benefits company, a commercial finance company and a vehicle leasing company. Investor information is available through Susquehanna's website at www.susquehanna.net.

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
INVESTOR RELATIONS:
Jason H. Weber, Director of Investor Relations
717-626-9801
ir@susquehanna.net
or
MEDIA:
Stephen Trapnell, Director of Corporate Communications
717-625-6548
communications@susquehanna.net