WebFinancial Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2006


NEW YORK, April 3, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- WebFinancial Corporation (Pink Sheets:WEFN) today announced a net income of $9,393,000 or $4.30 per share for the year ended December 31, 2006 as compared to a net loss of $(1,378,000) or $(0.63) loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2006 included a $10.5 million pre-tax gain on sale of securities. These securities were acquired in a private placement in 2005, were subject to Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933 and contained certain voting restrictions. During 2006, the restrictions were removed and the securities were sold for a $10.5 million pre-tax gain.

About WebFinancial

WebFinancial, through its operating subsidiary, WebBank, operates in niche banking markets. WebBank provides commercial and consumer specialty finance transactions. WebBank is a small, business-oriented institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") and examined and regulated by the FDIC and State of Utah Department of Financial Institutions.

On May 15, 2006, the Company filed a Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission deregistering its Common Stock and suspending its reporting obligations with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company presently intends to continue to make available its periodic financial information.



                        WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                  (Amounts in thousands except share data)



 December 31,                                         2006      2005
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 Assets

 Cash and due from banks                            $  7,473  $  8,521

 Investment securities

   Held to maturity, at cost (estimated fair value
      of $3 and $44, respectively)                         3        44
   Available for sale, at market                      11,704     2,615
                                                  --------------------
      Total investment securities                     11,707     2,659

 Loans, net of deferred charges                       16,487     7,663
 Allowance for loan losses                              (284)     (184)
                                                  --------------------
      Total loans, net                                16,203     7,479

 Premises and equipment, net                              15        16
 Accrued interest receivable                             127       118
 Deferred tax asset                                      340        89
 Investments                                           4,730     4,596
 Goodwill                                                 81        --
 Other assets                                            314       890
                                                  --------------------
                                                    $ 40,990  $ 24,368
                                                  ====================
 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 Savings and money market                           $  1,032  $     --
 Time deposits                                         6,580       999
 Accrued interest payable                                 19         2
 Custodial payable - commercial loans                     62       722
 Other liabilities                                     2,323       458
                                                  --------------------
      Total liabilities                               10,016     2,181
                                                  --------------------
 Minority interest                                        --       311

 Commitments and contingencies

 Stockholders' Equity

 Preferred stock, 500,000 shares authorized,
   none issued                                            --        --
 Common Stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized
   $.001 par value, 2,183,366 shares issued and
   outstanding, respectively                               2         2
 Paid-in capital                                      47,647    47,647
 Accumulated deficit                                 (17,354)  (26,747)
 Accumulated other comprehensive income                  679       974
                                                  --------------------
 Total stockholders' equity                           30,974    21,876
                                                  --------------------

                                                    $ 40,990  $ 24,368
                                                  ====================



                          WEBFINANCIAL CORPORATION
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                  (Amounts in thousands except share data)



 For the years ended December 31,                2006         2005
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 Interest income

   Loans, including fees                      $       938  $       635
   Lease finance loans                                 86           --
   Investment securities                               50           61
   Deposits in other banks                            453          357
   Federal funds sold                                  71           --
                                            --------------------------
      Total interest income                         1,598        1,053
 Interest expense on deposits                        (111)         (75)
                                            --------------------------
      Net interest income                           1,487          978
 Provision for loan losses                           (109)        (290)
                                            --------------------------
      Net interest income after provision
        for loan losses                             1,378          688
                                            --------------------------
 Non-interest income

   Gain on sale of securities                      10,505           40
   Premium on loan sales                              169           79
   Fee for service                                    525          349
   Loan origination fee                               158           --
   Other income                                        57           50
                                            --------------------------
      Total non-interest income                    11,414          518
                                            --------------------------
 Non-interest expenses

   Salaries, wages, and benefits                    1,044          582
   Professional fees                                  532          792
   Unrealized gain (loss) on trading liabilities      (47)          47
   Realized loss on trading liabilities                --           37
   Other management fees - related party              310          286
   Other general and administrative                 1,015          710
                                            --------------------------
      Total non-interest expense                    2,854        2,454
                                            --------------------------
      Income (loss) before income taxes             9,938       (1,248)
 Income tax expense                                  (545)        (218)
                                            --------------------------
 Income (Loss) before minority interest             9,393       (1,466)
 Income (Loss) attributable to minority
   interests                                           --           88
                                            --------------------------
      Net income (Loss)                       $     9,393  $    (1,378)
                                            ==========================
 Income (Loss) per common share (note 10):

    Basic                                     $      4.30  $     (0.63)
    Diluted                                   $      4.30  $     (0.63)

 Weighted average number of common shares
   (note 10):

    Basic                                       2,183,366    2,183,366
    Diluted                                     2,184,600    2,183,366


            

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