The Town Bank Reports 1st Quarter Financial Results

Total Assets and Net Income Increase


WESTFIELD, N.J., April 22, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Town Bank (OTCBB:TBWN):

To Our Shareholders:

We are pleased to report that The Town Bank has marked another quarter of record performance fueled by continued deposit and loan activity. We continue to strengthen our position as a community based provider of financial products, backed by superior customer service and personal attention.

For the three months ended March 31, 2005, net income increased to $515,000 or $0.27 per basic share and 0.26 per diluted share, compared to net income of $270,000 or $0.15 per basic share and $0.14 per diluted share recorded one year ago. This improvement is largely attributed to a higher level of net interest income. This increase in net interest income is the result of the growth of the Bank.

On March 31, 2005, our total assets amounted to $147,068,000 as compared to $111,460,000 recorded one year ago on March 31, 2004; reflecting a growth of $35,608,000 or 32%. Total deposits grew to $130,148,000 at March 31, 2005, from $97,625,000 at March 31, 2004, resulting in an increase of $32,523,000 or 33%. Loans outstanding rose from $82,860,000 to $114,894,000 representing an increase of $32,034,000 or a growth of 39%.

We thank you for your confidence and continued support. We look forward to seeing you at our Annual Shareholders Meeting on April 28, 2005.



                             The Town Bank
                             Balance Sheets
                  (in thousands, except share amounts)

                              (unaudited)




                                                       March 31,
                                                  2005          2004
                                                  ----          ----
 ASSETS

 Cash and due from banks                         $3,438        $1,798

 Federal funds sold and other short term
  investments                                    11,842        10,695

 Investment securities available for sale        14,873        15,020

 Loans, net of unearned fees/costs              114,894        82,860

  less: Allowance for  loan losses               (1,246)         (856)
                                              ---------     ---------
 Net loans                                      113,648        82,004

 Premises and equipment, net                      1,896         1,324

 Other assets                                     1,371           619
                                              ---------     ---------
 Total Assets                                  $147,068      $111,460
                                              ---------     ---------

 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 Liabilities
 Deposits:


  Non-interest bearing                          $21,610       $16,753

  Interest bearing                              108,538        80,872
                                              ---------     ---------
  Total deposits                                130,148        97,625

 Short term borrowings                              250           250

 Accrued expenses and other liabilities           1,609           291
                                              ---------     ---------
  Total Liabilities                             132,007        98,166
                                              ---------     ---------

 Shareholders' Equity

 Common stock ($5.00 par value per share,
   authorized 3,000,000 shares at
   March 31, 2005 and 2004;
   1,877,330 shares issued and outstanding
   at March 31, 2005 and 1,851,012 issued
   and outstanding at March 31, 2004)             9,387         9,255

 Additional paid-in capital                       5,547         5,415

 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)            208        (1,402)

 Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)
  income                                            (81)           26
                                              ---------     ---------
  Total Shareholders' Equity                     15,061        13,294
                                              ---------     ---------
 Total Liabilities And Shareholders'
  Equity                                       $147,068      $111,460
                                              ---------     ---------


                           Income Statements
                 (in thousands, except share amounts)
                             (unaudited)

                                                    For the three
                                                    months ended
                                                      March 31,
                                                  2005          2004
                                                  ----          ----

 Interest income                                 $1,908        $1,360

 Interest expense                                   589           401
                                              ---------     ---------
 Net interest income                              1,319           959

 Provision for loan losses                           60            55
                                              ---------     ---------
 Net interest income after provision for
  loan losses                                     1,259           904
                                              ---------     ---------
 Non interest income                                 37            28

 Non interest expense                               756           658
                                              ---------     ---------
 Income before income taxes                         540           274

 Income taxes                                        25             4
                                              ---------     ---------
 Net income                                        $515          $270
                                              ---------     ---------
 Net income per share - basic                     $0.27         $0.15
                                              ---------     ---------
 Net income per share -  diluted                  $0.26         $0.14
                                              ---------     ---------
 Average shares outstanding - basic           1,874,000     1,851,000
                                              ---------     ---------
 Average shares outstanding - diluted         1,950,000     1,891,000
                                              ---------     ---------

The above share figures have been restated for the 5% stock dividend distributed on June 1, 2004

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