Shareholder Services

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is pleased to offer a Dividend Reinvestment & Direct Stock Purchase and Sale Plan through American Stock Transfer and Trust Company (the "Plan Administrator"). The Plan provides both existing shareholders and interested new investors with a convenient method to purchase shares of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. common stock. If you are already a registered shareholder or are interested in becoming one, you can access the plan materials and enroll online by clicking here. Before enrolling please read the plan material which contains important information about the plan. You may also request a plan brochure and enrollment application by calling American Stock Transfer & Trust Company toll free at 1-877-715-0499, Northwest at 1-800-859-1000 or 1-814-728-7263, or by email at shareholderrelations@northwest.com. To request stock information, please contact American Stock Transfer & Trust Company.