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2 0 0 8 A N N U A L R E P O R T

Annual Report

Guiding the Way

2 0 0 8 A N N U A L R E P O R T

Annual Report

Univest Vision Statement

“To be the best integrated financial solutions provider in the market.”

TABLE OF

Contents

Financial Performance 2

Financial Highlights 3

Letter to Shareholders 4-5

2008 Highlights 6-11

Locations 12-13

Officers and Board of Directors 14-15

Shareholder Information 16

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2008 FINANCIAL
Performance

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1461601731852031,0501,1611,2361,3401,342.53.67.72.78.8011.3712.4713.3714.2515.49 Shareholders’Equity(in millions)NetLoansandLeases (in millions)DividendsDeclared (per share)BookValue (per share)20081992007200620052004200320071,437200820062005200420032007.8020082006200520042003200715.71200820062005200420032008 FINANCIAL
Highlights

At December 31, (in Thousands)

2008

2007

Cash, interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold . . . . . . . . . . . $40,066

Investment securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443,026

$ 59,385

423,448

Net loans and leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,437,318

1,342,356

Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164,387

147,316

Total assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,084,797

$ 1,972,505

Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,527,328

$ 1,532,603

Borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312,736

Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41,526

208,729

32,447

Liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,881,590

1,773,779

Shareholders’ equity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203,207

198,726

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,084,797

$ 1,972,505

For the years ended December 31,

(in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

2008

2007

2006

Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $108,366

$ 116,533

$ 105,166

Interest expense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,310

Net interest income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,056

Provision for loan and lease losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,769

Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses . . . . . . . . . . 57,287

Noninterest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,306

Noninterest expense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57,225

Net income before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,368

Applicable income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,778

54,127

62,406

2,166

60,240

26,879

52,211

34,908

9,351

43,651

61,515

2,215

59,300

25,417

49,958

34,759

9,382

Net income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,590

$ 25,557

$ 25,377

Book value per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.71

$ 15.49

$ 14.25

Net income per share:

Basic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60

Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60

Dividends declared per share. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.80

1.98

1.98

0.80

1.96

1.95

0.78

Weighted average shares outstanding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,872,889

12,884,804

12,960,074

Period end shares outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,938,514

12,830,609

13,005,329

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LETTER TO

Shareholders

To our Family of Employees, Customers and Shareholders

The year 2008 was a historic one
in many ways for the financial
industry. We experienced the
impacts of decades of easy money
and innovative, sometimes risky,
financial products on an
overleveraged society. Wall Street
suffered, businesses collapsed,
unemployment soared and the federal government
intervened. By the end of the year, it was clear our
nation was in a recession and facing an economic crisis
greater than many of us had seen in our lifetimes.

While Univest Corporation was not immune to the
economic challenges in 2008, we weathered the financial
storm favorably and ended the year with a strong
performance compared to our peers. Our solid results
are attributable to a focused and disciplined business
approach, strong capital position and high-quality credit
culture. As of December 31, 2008, we reported net
income of $20,590,000. In a year when, nationally, 23
bank operations failed and many more were forced to
take federal relief funds, our solid performance is a
testament to the strength of our core operations. We
achieved this growth organically, by working hard to
develop profitable relationships and by integrating our
array of financial solutions.

The strength of our business was also visible in the
community as we celebrated the opening of two new
facilities in 2008. On June 25, we held the Grand
Opening of our new Operations Center in Souderton,
Montgomery County, followed by the opening
celebration on August 1 of our relocated financial
service center in Bensalem, Bucks County. Both

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locations increase our presence in these communities,
enhance the economic vitality of the towns, strengthen
employee and customer experiences and improve
operational efficiencies.

Throughout the second half of the year the economic
crisis escalated, causing fear and uncertainty among
many Americans. As a socially responsible company
committed to helping our employees, customers,
shareholders and communities navigate these difficult
times, we proactively reached out through various
communication channels to provide information,
guidance and leadership. When faced with the decision
of whether to participate in the Capital Purchase
Program of the U.S. Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief
Program (TARP), we declined, knowing we remain well
capitalized, and we did not believe participation was in
our shareholders’ best interests. We believe our current
capital position is sufficient to support the communities
we serve and to enhance shareholder value by growing
our core business and our earnings capacity. We’ve
stood the test of time for 132 years and we’re confident
in our ability to remain a strong financial institution
through our philosophy of conservative, disciplined
management.

Our confidence is demonstrated in our ability to
continue operating with a “business as usual”
philosophy. We remain committed to strengthening our
local economy by investing in and supporting our local
communities; and we will continue our pursuit of
excellence through stable and steady growth for the
long-term benefit of our corporation and shareholders.
We believe our future is bright, and as a result took
steps in the second half of the year to position the
corporation for future growth.

In late September, we announced our entry into the
Lehigh Valley market, a region experiencing a
commercial renaissance and ripe with opportunity for

compass, keeping us on track to accomplish our goals
while also reminding us there is more to banking than
just money. In 2008, an extensive management
succession plan was presented to the board of directors,
and a new executive management team was identified
to solidify our long-term strategic direction and guide
the way into the future. As part of the strategic process,
the executive management team established a new
Vision Statement. We clearly accomplished the old
Vision, to become an integrated financial solutions
provider. Now, our new Vision provides focus and
direction for our employees: “To be the best integrated
financial solutions provider in the market.”

We’re proud of our accomplishments and of our efforts
to overcome the challenges facing our industry and our
nation. We’ve remained a leader and we’ve acted the
part, upholding our strong traditions and guiding our
customers, employees and shareholders during these
uncertain financial times. On behalf of the entire
Univest family, we want to thank you for your
continued support, confidence and investment.

Sincerely,

William S. Aichele
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

January 31, 2009

our array of financial solutions. In November, we
established a Mortgage Banking business and named
Edward D. Hughes President of this new venture to
expand our lending capabilities and provide existing
homeowners secure financing. In December, we
completed two strategic acquisitions – Liberty Benefits,
Inc. and Trollinger Consulting Group – to diversify our
nontraditional lines of business. We expect both
acquisitions to contribute significantly to our financial
performance in 2009 and beyond.

Our strong record of achievement in 2008 reflects the
value of our greatest asset – our employees. This past
year, we challenged them to think like entrepreneurs
and embrace a culture of excellence to help differentiate
Univest in our competitive marketplace. It is clear our
employees are building a stronger organization, and
through their efforts we were recognized for the third
consecutive year as one of the Top 100 Best Places to
Work in Pennsylvania, improving our ranking among
large companies since 2006 from 32 to 14 to number six.

Two of Univest’s great leaders and admired community
members passed away during this past year. Harold M.
Mininger, Director Emeritus, devoted 53 years of service
to our company. He served on the boards of Univest
National Bank and Trust Co. and Univest Corporation.
Wallace H. Bieler, retired Chief Operation Officer, Senior
Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary,
dedicated 42 years to Univest, first as an employee and
then as a Board Member. H. Paul Lewis, retired
Executive Vice President of Univest National Bank and
Trust. Co., was appointed as an Alternate Director to fill
the vacant seat following Wally’s passing.

We have been blessed with strong leadership and
talented associates who embrace Univest’s Mission,
Vision and Core Values. These key statements are our

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2008
Highlights

“To be a strong, influential leader in the
markets we choose to serve.”

This goal, set forth in Univest Corporation’s Mission
Statement, certainly was put to the test in 2008. The
economic trials our nation and world faced in the
last half of the year would, in fact, test the mettle of
every consumer, commercial enterprise and
government entity.

In the fall, the long-developing credit crunch became
Wall Street’s biggest crisis since the Great Depression.
Some of the world’s largest – and, presumably, strongest
– investment banks went bankrupt, were acquired or
reinvented themselves as commercial banks. The
nation’s largest insurance company and largest savings
and loan both were seized by the government.

As hundreds of billions of dollars in mortgage-related
investments went bad, stock markets world-wide
crashed and entered a period of high volatility.
Financial regulators throughout the world attempted
to coordinate efforts to contain the crisis.

While national and local media headlines proclaimed
the coming effects of the crisis on financial markets,
much less was being communicated – especially in the
early days of the crisis – about what it all meant on the
local level. Consumers and businesses wanted answers
to critical questions: “Should I trust my financial
institution with my money?” “Are my savings safe?”
“Can I still borrow money to help strengthen my
business?” “Where should I be investing my money?”

The information void cried out for leadership and
guidance. The marketplace looked to institutions
demonstrating integrity and conducting business
with an unwavering commitment to sound
business practices.

Guiding the Way

Univest led the way by quickly acting to increase
greater understanding of the financial crisis. By
providing important background and context, we
sought to answer important questions about the crisis,
including changes in FDIC insurance coverage and an
explanation of the federal government’s Emergency
Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.

As media attention surrounding the financial crisis
grew, we deployed a financialSEN$E communications
strategy designed to help our customers, communities,
employees and shareholders navigate these challenging
times. Through newspaper editorials, print
advertisements and broadcast interviews; news releases
offering financial planning tips; e-mail communications
with customers, employees and shareholders; seminars
for local businesses held in partnership with local
chambers of commerce; and face-to-face discussions
with customers and community members in our
financial centers, we sought to calm the understandable
concerns through information. Univest was roundly
praised for our efforts by customers, employees,
banking competitors and community representatives.

Univest’s strength and foresight enabled us to make
prudent decisions during this difficult time. We
declined to accept money from the Troubled Assets
Relief Program, or TARP. Led by the United States
Treasury Department, TARP was established to restore
liquidity and improve the capital position of the United
States financial system. It was the largest component of
the government's measures in 2008 to address the
subprime mortgage crisis. Our refusal to seek TARP
money demonstrated our confidence in Univest’s future
and in our ability to manage through these tough

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economic times without seeking government assistance.
Our focused and disciplined approach is a testament to our
132-year history and our long-standing operating philosophy
of prudence; solid, disciplined business practices; and long-
term growth.

Business Highlights

Leadership Through Performance
For 132 years, Univest has set a high standard
among community banks for financial
achievement, excellent service and community
improvement. In 2008, despite the historic
economic downturn, we continued to guide
the way for customers, communities,
employees and shareholders by delivering
strong performance in comparison to our peer
group, reporting net income of $20,590,000.
Our disciplined approach to lending (the fact
we didn’t participate in any subprime loans),
our fully-integrated platform of financial
solutions and our focus on experiential
excellence helped us continue to grow the
company organically in 2008.

In addition to our solid earnings in a difficult economic
environment, the strength of our financial position can be
highlighted through a number of key indicators. Our return
on assets of 1.02% and return on equity of 10.09% are
superior to those of our local peer group and to those of
seven of 10 peers with whom we compare ourselves on a
regional basis. We have maintained a healthy and balanced
dividend payout ratio. While many financial institutions
have felt compelled to retain shareholder loyalty by paying
out up to 90% of their earnings in dividends, our 2008
payout of approximately 50% to shareholders and 50% to
capital for future growth is more sustainable. We finished
2008 in a strong capital position and with solid
core operations.

“The marketplace looked to
institutions demonstrating

integrity and conducting

business with an unwavering

commitment to sound business
practices.”

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The strength of our performance during one of the most
challenging years our industry has seen is a result of
Univest’s seasoned, steady leadership and our actions to
make early adjustments to market conditions. In the
summer, we took proactive steps to minimize the
impact of the harsh economic conditions in the second
half of the year by reviewing the credit quality of our
loan portfolio and determining the risk level of every
loan on a loan-by-loan basis. This enabled us to plan for
the future, while also confirming the strength and solid
credit quality of our lending practices. Unlike many
financial institutions in 2008, Univest did not experience
any charge offs in our residential loan portfolio.

Growth in Challenging Times
Several exciting developments helped to improve
service to Univest National Bank and Trust Co.
customers in 2008. In March, we opened a new service
center to assist customers by phone with solutions
relating to their financial needs. The primary objective
of the center is to provide a quality service experience to
customers through live, convenient, solutions-oriented
interactions with experienced Univest representatives.
In addition, the service center augments the reach of our
traditional office locations through extended hours and
ease of availability.

In June, we held a ribbon cutting and community open
house celebrating our new Operations Center at Harbor
Place in Souderton. The state-of-the-art center, moved
from the Hilltown location, houses the company’s
computer systems and technology, mail processing and
various key operational functions. Relocating the
operation is tangible evidence of Univest’s commitment
to Souderton’s revitalization initiative.

A new, more visible and convenient Bensalem Financial
Service Center was opened in August, bringing superior
customer experiences and an array of integrated
financial solutions to individuals, businesses and
nonprofits in lower Bucks County. This southernmost
location serves as an anchor for our Feasterville,
Warminster and Newtown offices in this opportunity-
rich county.

Technology and the use of electronic deposit-gathering
channels remain key to Univest’s strategy. In the
spring, we launched an e-commerce campaign called
UnivestOne®. The six-week campaign resulted in $17
million in new deposits. Our two-year-old Onsite
CheckPass product and newly redesigned Merchant
Services product remain highly competitive and bring
valuable solutions to our business customers.

Univest took the first step toward expanding into the
Lehigh Valley, the region north of our core service area,
with the appointment of David L. Kepler as executive
vice president of corporate banking business
development and relationship management in the
region. The Lehigh Valley is one of the state’s healthiest
economic regions and is flourishing with diverse
business activity. Navigating and securing new
opportunities will fuel future business growth.

Providing Strong Integrated Solutions
Our nontraditional businesses once again were areas of
particular strength for Univest. The insurance industry
continued to operate in a soft market. Stiff competition,
lower premiums and catastrophic losses challenged the
industry. Yet Univest continued to use our 2004 and
2006 acquisitions of Donald K. Martin & Company and
B. G. Balmer & Co., Inc., respectively, to bolster this
business. And in December, we announced the
acquisition of Liberty Benefits, Inc., a full-service
employee benefits brokerage and consulting firm
specializing in comprehensive employee benefits
packages for businesses with two to 500 employees.

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The employee benefits field is one of the insurance industry’s
fastest growing, and the Liberty Benefits acquisition marks an
important milestone in our goal to provide more robust,
integrated financial solutions for our customers.

The plunging stock market negatively impacted Univest’s
Wealth Management and Trust Group and Investments
Group, which had experienced record years in 2007. But we
set a course for improved performance and even greater
success in 2009 through a second December acquisition:
Allentown-based Trollinger Consulting Group, an
independent actuarial, administrative, consulting/compliance
and investment counseling firm exclusively serving municipal
pension plan clients. This company not only expands our
investments offerings into a new and profitable niche, but
also complements our expansion into the
Lehigh Valley with a location in the heart
of Allentown.

Vanguard Leasing, Inc., the equipment
finance subsidiary of Univest National Bank
and Trust Co., officially changed its name to
Univest Capital, Inc. in January. The
company continues to perform ahead of
expectations, and the mutual integration of
Univest’s full range of financial solutions and
equipment financing creates a powerful
financial resource for business customers.

Guiding the Way in our Communities
While the economic crisis of 2008 provided
Univest the opportunity to demonstrate
leadership, guiding the way for our publics
wasn’t limited to explaining the complexities of the
economic downturn. Through our financialSEN$E literacy
program, we offer financial advice and tips on saving and
investing throughout the year to build stronger futures for
our communities.

“The strength of our
performance during one of the

most challenging years our

industry has seen is a result of

Univest’s seasoned, steady

leadership and our actions to

make early adjustments to
market conditions.”

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During Community Banking Week in April, we
continued with our financialSEN$E outreach by holding
a “Dollar$ and $en$e” event for children with the
curriculum support from the ABA Teach Children to
Save program. These key initiatives educate children
about the importance of saving, budgeting and
spending. In addition, we hosted a “Preventing Identity
Theft” seminar and three free sensitive document
shredding events for the public. We also continued our
sponsorship of NBC10’s “Money School” with a
seminar on “Smart Money Choices for Women.” These
community events and forums enhanced Univest’s
visibility and our brand.

Univest supports our communities by showcasing them
through the annual running of the Univest Grand Prix –
our largest community event of the year. This year’s
Grand Prix was held in September, on a wet course, as
the remnants of Tropical Storm Hanna blew through
Montgomery County. Despite the poor weather, the
attendance at the 11th running of this classic road race –
as well as at the following day’s Univest Criterium of
Doylestown – was excellent, attracting more than 25,000
spectators for a weekend of cycling excitement.

Univest employees continued to set a high standard
for community leadership and involvement in 2008.
The total number of community organizations to
which our employees volunteered their time and
talent has reached an all-time high, and the total
number of community volunteer positions held by
Univest employees jumped by nearly 10% over 2006,
the last year our community involvement survey
was conducted. The number of employees who
volunteer their time also increased about 10%,
and more than half our employees actively serve
their communities.

Univest Employees

Our Navigators Toward Success
If Univest’s Mission, Vision and Core Values set
the course towards success, our employees are
the navigators.

Of Univest’s three primary areas of focus – top line
revenue growth, cultural excellence and entrepreneurial
thinking – two are directly linked to the performance of
our employees. Our service excellence initiative, which
focuses on nurturing a culture of accountability,
responsiveness and empowerment, enables employees
to think entrepreneurially and take a stake in the
success of the business. Building camaraderie and a
culture of deep respect among our employees is the first
step in delivering on our experience-based
differentiation business priority. In 2008, we began to
see organizational acceptance of this new standard. Our
employees have a deeper appreciation for how
customer loyalty is driven by quality experiences, and
we have rewarded employees for their efforts in
creating these experiences.

The employee experience, too, is reaching new heights
as evidenced by two important developments. First, we
have reduced employee turnover, which was one of our
top 10 priorities for 2008. Second, Univest was once
again named among the Best Places to Work in
Pennsylvania. In 2006, we were ranked as the state’s
32nd best company to work for in the large company
category. In 2007, we moved up to #14. In 2008, we
soared to the 6th best large company to work for in the
state. This is an accomplishment of which we’re all
extremely proud – and it’s made all the more significant
by the fact that employee surveys comprised two-thirds
of the ranking criteria.

Ultimately, creating quality experiences will help
Univest further solidify customer relationships, build
shareholder equity, retain talented employees and build
our brand in the communities we serve.

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Guiding the Way for 132 Years
The year 2008 will leave an indelible mark in our nation’s
history. An economic tsunami swept away entire businesses
and the jobs and savings of millions of Americans. Our
nation experienced 12 months of a recession as a result of
years of irresponsible lending and investment practices. The
financial consequences will undoubtedly continue well into
2009 along with the crisis of confidence in
our financial markets. At Univest, we
continue to maneuver through these
challenging times, and we have experienced
a “flight to quality,” as consumers and
businesses have rewarded us by entrusting
us with their financial dreams.

Over our 132-year history, Univest’s strength
has been characterized by a focused and
disciplined business philosophy. As many
financial institutions foundered under the
weight of unwise practices, Univest’s
integrity and long-term focus buoyed our
business in 2008. Not only did our
corporation weather the financial and
economic storm of the past year far better
than many of our peers, we also stayed true
to our Mission, Vision and Core Values by providing
important guidance to our customers, communities,
employees and shareholders. It is a true sign of leadership
that when circumstances compel others to pursue self-
preservation, leaders focus on the needs of those who
depend upon them. In this sense, 2008 was not only a
successful year for Univest, but a proud and gratifying
one as well.

The employees of Univest wish to thank you, the
shareholders of our corporation, for your continued support
and loyalty. We look forward to working together to serve
you and the needs of our communities in 2009.

“Of Univest’s three primary
areas of focus – top line revenue

growth, cultural excellence and

entrepreneurial thinking – two

are directly linked to the
performance of our employees.”

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UNIVEST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST CO.

Financial Service Centers

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Perkasie
215.257.6607
545 Constitution Avenue
Perkasie, PA 18944

Blue Bell
610.279.3901
694 DeKalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422

Royersford
484.931.2600
328 North Lewis Road
Royersford, PA 19468

Plumsteadville
215.766.3701
5829 Easton Road
Plumsteadville, PA 18949

East Greenville
215.679.7928
321 Main Street
East Greenville, PA 18041

Schwenksville
610.287.7811
415 Main Street
Schwenksville, PA 19473

Quakertown
215.538.3407
GIANT Food Stores
1465-7 W. Broad Street
Quakertown, PA 18951

Sellersville
215.257.8060
835 Lawn Avenue
Sellersville, PA 18960

Silverdale
215.257.9600
103 Baringer Avenue
Silverdale, PA 18962

Solebury
215.862.3750
Logan Square Shopping
Center - York Road
New Hope, PA 18938

Telford Supermarket
215.721.0973
Landis Market
2685 County Line Road
Telford, PA 18969

Warminster
215.956.1611
601 Louis Drive
Warminster, PA 18974

Skippack
610.222.3923
Township Line Road &
Route 113
Skippack, PA 19473

Souderton
215.721.2464
10 W. Broad Street
Souderton, PA 18964

Telford
215.723.4515
50 Penn Avenue
Telford, PA 18969

Trappe
610.454.0883
595 W. Main Street
Trappe, PA 19426

Vernfield
215.256.9413
2870 Shelly Road
Harleysville, PA 19438

Franconia
215.721.0707
Route 113 & Allentown Road
Franconia, PA 18924

Green Lane
215.234.4511
101 Walnut Street
Green Lane, PA 18054

Kulpsville
215.368.1666
1715 Sumneytown Pike
Kulpsville, PA 19443

Lansdale Area
215.362.8835
Route 63 & Forty Foot Road
Lansdale, PA 19446

Line Lexington
215.822.3314
Route 309 &
Line Lexington Road
Line Lexington, PA 18932

Montgomery
215.699.3525
Route 309 & Stump Road
Montgomeryville, PA 18936

Univest National Bank and Trust Co. offers 12 retirement community financial service centers

throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties. For a complete listing, please visit www.univest.net.

BUCKS COUNTY

Bensalem
215.244.9200
2645 Street Road
Bensalem, PA 19020

Buckingham
215.794.5916
Hunt Acres Center
5006 York Road
Holicong, PA 18928

Chalfont
215.996.1633
195 E. Butler Avenue
Chalfont, PA 18914

Doylestown
215.348.7966
191 W. State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901

Doylestown
Cross Keys
215.348.8620
842 North Easton Road
Doylestown, PA 18902

Feasterville
215.354.0330
40 E. Street Road
Feasterville, PA 19053

Hilltown
215.721.2471
Routes 113 & 309
Souderton, PA 18964

Milford
215.536.4204
1950 John Fries Highway
Milford Square, PA 18935

Newtown
215.504.2828
3 Friends Lane
Newtown, PA 18940

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OTHER NON-RETAIL LOCATIONS

Bucks County
267.898.0520
1980 South Easton Road
Suite 150
Doylestown, PA 18901

Chester County
610.722.5527
Glenloch Corporate Campus
1473 Dunwoody Drive
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380

Lehigh County
484.224.3029
1275 Glenlivet Drive
Suite 100
Allentown, PA 18106

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BucksCountyFinancialServiceCentersMontgomery County FinancialServiceCenters2008

Officers

Univest Corporation of
Pennsylvania

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM

William S. Aichele, Chairman,
President & Chief Executive Officer

K. Leon Moyer, Vice Chairman

Kenneth D. Hochstetler, Senior
Executive Vice President

Jeffrey M. Schweitzer, Executive
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Duane J. Brobst, Executive Vice President
& Chief Risk Officer

Annette D. Szygiel, Executive Vice President
& Chief Experience Officer

OTHER WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES

Univest Delaware, Inc.

Univest Realty Corporation

Univest Reinsurance Corporation

TCG Investment Advisory, Inc.

TC Group Securities Company, Inc.

Allied Benefits Group, LLC

Univest National Bank and Trust Co.

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM

William S. Aichele, Chairman

DELVIEW, INC. (SUBSIDIARY OF UNIVEST NATIONAL
BANK AND TRUST CO.)

K. Leon Moyer, President & Chief Executive Officer

UNIVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

Jeffrey M. Schweitzer, Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer

Philip C. Jackson, Market President,
Montgomery County

Kenneth L. Keller, Market President, Bucks County

Duane J. Brobst, Executive Vice President &
Chief Risk Officer

William S. Aichele, Chairman
Kenneth D. Hochstetler, President
Jeffrey M. Schweitzer, Secretary/Treasurer

UNIVEST INSURANCE, INC.

William S. Aichele, Chairman
Kenneth D. Hochstetler, President
Jeffrey M. Schweitzer, Secretary/Treasurer

UNIVEST CAPITAL, INC. (SUBSIDIARY OF UNIVEST
NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST CO.)

Hugh W. Connelly, President
Jeffrey M. Schweitzer, Secretary/Treasurer

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Executive Management Team
Seated (L-R) Annette D. Szygiel, Jeffrey M. Schweitzer, Kenneth D. Hochstetler
Standing (L-R) Kenneth L. Keller, K. Leon Moyer, Philip C. Jackson, Duane J. Brobst, William S. Aichele

2008
Board of Directors

Univest Corporation of
Pennsylvania

William S. Aichele *†
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer,
Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania and
Chairman, Univest National Bank and Trust Co.

William G. Morral, CPA*
Financial Consultant
Former CFO of Moyer Packing Company

Marvin A. Anders *†
Retired Chairman, Univest Corporation of
Pennsylvania and Retired Chairman, Univest
National Bank and Trust Co.

K. Leon Moyer †
Vice Chairman, Univest Corporation of
Pennsylvania and President & Chief Executive
Officer, Univest National Bank and Trust Co.

R. Lee Delp *
Principal, R.L. Delp & Company

H. Ray Mininger *
President, H. Mininger & Son, Inc.

Merrill S. Moyer *†
Retired Chairman, Univest Corporation of
Pennsylvania and Retired Chairman, Univest
National Bank and Trust Co.

Charles H. Hoeflich *†
Chairman Emeritus,
Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania

Mark A. Schlosser °
President
Schlosser Steel, Inc.

Norman L. Keller *
Retired Executive Vice President
Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania

Paul Gregory Shelly *†
President, Shelly Enterprises, Inc.

Thomas K. Leidy *†
Vice President, ALL Holdings
Former President & CEO Leidy's, Inc.

John U. Young *
Retired President & CEO
Alderfer Bologna Co., Inc.

H. Paul Lewis °
Vice President / Sales Agent
Bucks County Commercial Realty, Inc.
Retired Executive Vice President,
Univest National Bank and Trust Co.

Margaret K. Zook °
Retired Executive Director
Souderton Mennonite Homes

* Director of Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania

† Director of Univest National Bank and Trust Co.

o Alternate Director of Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania

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SHAREHOLDER

Information

Univest Corporate Headquarters
Univest Plaza
14 North Main Street

P.O. Box 64197

Shareholders' Meeting
The Annual Shareholders' Meeting will take place at
10:45 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2009, in the Board

Room at Univest Plaza, 14 North Main Street,

Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964

Souderton, Pennsylvania

Univest Insurance Locations
Univest Insurance, Inc. - Lansdale Office

521 Main Street

P.O. Box 391

Univest Stock Transfer Agent
For more information on Univest Corporation of

Pennsylvania common stock, please call

StockTrans, Inc., at 610.649.7300 or contact them

Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446

at 44 West Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003.

You may also click on our investor relations link at

Univest Insurance, Inc. - Chester County

www.univest.net.

Glenloch Corporate Campus

1473 Dunwoody Drive

West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380

Univest Insurance, Inc. - Maryland

14757 Main Street, Suite 106

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Univest Investments Locations
Univest Plaza

14 North Main Street

P.O. Box 64197

Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964

Trollinger Consulting Group

1132 Hamilton Street, Suite 212

Allentown, PA 18101

Univest Capital Headquarters
Univest Capital, Inc.

3325 Street Road, Suite 125

Bensalem, PA 19020

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Univest Shareholder Information Hotline
For more information on Univest Corporation of

Pennsylvania, please call 877.723.5571 or

215.721.2434

Market Makers for Univest Corporation of

Pennsylvania Common Stock
Boenning & Scattergood, Inc.

Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Inc.

Knight Equity Markets, L.P.

Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.

Timber Hill, Inc.

UBS Securities, LLC

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak…but

those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar like

eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.”

– Isaiah 40:29, 31

2 0 0 8 A N N U A L R E P O R T

Annual Report

Univest Mission Statement
Our purpose and philosophy is to be a strong, influential leader in the markets we choose to serve. We
will provide financial solutions to individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations; maintain an
active role in our communities; and build loyal relationships with our customers and employees so that a
fair profit is provided for both the Corporation and our shareholders.

Univest Core Values
Tradition • Integrity • Excellence • Community • Spirituality

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Univest Plaza

14 North Main Street

P.O. Box 64197

Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964

1-800-660-4276

www.univest.net