WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abigail Adams National Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: AANB) announced today that net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005 was $739,000 , or $.21 (basic and diluted earnings per share). Net income for the same period in 2004 was $1,015,000 , or $.31 (basic and diluted earnings per share). The return on average assets for the fourth quarter 2005 was 0.85% and the return on average equity was 10.45%, compared to 1.63% and 16.37%, respectively, for the same period last year.

The net income for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $3,320,000 or $.98 (both basic and diluted earnings per share). For the same period in 2004, the net income was $3,602,000 or $1.09 basic and $1.08 diluted earnings per share. The return on average assets was 1.15% and the return on average equity was 12.49% for 2005, as compared to 1.55% and 15.21%, respectively, for 2004.

Year end balance sheet and income data includes the effect of Abigail Adams National Bancorp's ('Company') acquisition of Consolidated Bank and Trust, Richmond , VA ('CBT') in a 100% stock acquisition on July 29, 2005 . At the date of the acquisition, CBT had approximately $70.8 million in total assets, total loans of $39.6 million , earning assets of $66.3 million and total deposits of $67.7 million . On December 31, 2005 , there were 3,462,129 shares of the Company's common stock issued and outstanding, compared to 3,322,820 shares issued and outstanding at the end of 2004. Jeanne D. Hubbard, CEO of the Company, stated, 'CBT's management utilized the remainder of 2005 to maintain the customer base, recruit seasoned lenders, develop new products, and design a marketing program. The affiliate now has the necessary staff and products to be a more effective competitor in the Richmond market.'

Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $4,001,000 , compared to $3,156,000 for the same period in 2004. This increase was due primarily to growth in the Company's loan portfolio. Average loans increased $68.8 million or 40.4% with only slightly more than half of that growth coming from the acquisition of CBT. Ms. Hubbard said, 'We are pleased that our Washington, DC bank continues to compete successfully in this competitive loan market.' The net interest margin remained strong at 4.84% for the fourth quarter 2005, but decreased from the 5.31% in the same period of 2004, primarily due to increasing funding costs associated with the steady increase in short and medium term interest rates throughout 2005.

Net interest income for the year ending December 31, 2005 was $14,154,000 , a 19.51% increase from the $11,843,000 for the year ending December 31, 2004 . The net interest margin for the year 2005 was 5.12%, compared to 5.34% at the end of 2004. The 22 basis point decline was due to competitive deposit pricing in the Company's local markets, and the pressure of a flat yield curve on the repricing assets and deposits.

The Company's assets totaled $343.0 million at December 31, 2005 , an increase of $91.8 million , or 36.56%, compared to assets at December 31, 2004 .

Loans increased $68.0 million , or 37.73%, from December 31, 2004 . Loan growth in 2005 was driven by growth in the construction, commercial and commercial real estate markets.

Nonperforming loans and OREO totaled $580,000 or 0.23% of period end loans and OREO, a decrease from 1.04% at December 31, 2004 . Over 80% of the nonperforming loans are guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.

The allowance for loan losses was $4.3 million at December 31, 2005 , representing 1.75% of total loans, compared to 1.42% at December 31, 2004 . The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans increased to 980%, compared to 136% at December 31, 2004 . The decline in nonperforming assets was the result of aggressive collection efforts. Net recoveries were $203,000 . The provision for loan losses was $310,000 for 2005, compared to $420,000 taken in 2004.

Deposits totaled $292.0 million at December 31, 2005 , an increase of $76.7 million , or 35.6%, compared to 2004.

Noninterest income for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $573,000 , compared to $605,000 for the same period in 2004. The gain on sale of loans in the fourth quarter was $92,000 , compared to $266,000 in the fourth quarter of 2004.

Noninterest income for the period ended December 31, 2005 was $1.9 million , compared to $2.0 million for 2004. The gain on sale of loans for 2005 was $296,000 , compared to $287,000 in 2004. The increase in noninterest income from CBT was partially offset by a decline in ATM and overdraft fees.

Noninterest expenses were $3.3 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005 , compared to $2.0 million for the same period in 2004, an increase of $1.3 million . The fourth quarter results for CBT were the primary reason for the increase, which added an additional $1.0 million in noninterest expenses.

Noninterest expenses for the period ended December 31, 2005 were $10.2 million , compared to $7.4 million for 2004. The CBT acquisition added approximately 59% of the increase in additional noninterest expenses for 2005. Salary and benefits expenses were $5.3 million , an increase of 43.2% in 2005, compared $3.7 million in 2004, due to increases in staffing levels and the associated benefits, as well as, the CBT acquisition, which added 42.2% of the increase. During the third quarter of 2005, the Company took a $200,000 non- recurring charge against income for the payment due under an employment contract to the former CEO of The Adams National Bank. At December 31, 2005 , the Company had approximately 105 full time equivalent employees, compared to 68 at the end of 2004. The Banks had 9 branch locations at the end of 2005, compared to 6 at the end of 2004.

Abigail Adams National Bancorp is a two-bank holding company, majority owned and operated by women. The Company is focused on serving the financial needs of minorities, women, small to mid-sized businesses, and not-for-profit organizations in the Washington, DC and Richmond metropolitan areas. All information for the period ended December 31, 2005 has been derived from unaudited financial information.

Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) which involve significant risks and uncertainties. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and is including this statement for purposes of invoking these safe harbor provisions. The Company's ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain and involves a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which have been set forth in the Company's most recent annual reports on Form 10-K, which disclosures are incorporated by reference herein. The fact that there are various risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.



             Abigail Adams National Bancorp, Inc. & Subsidiaries
                           Selected Financial Data
                          December 31, 2005 and 2004
                    (in thousands, except per share data)


                                    Three Months Ended:   Twelve Months Ended:
                                   12/31/05    12/31/04    12/31/05   12/31/04

    INCOME STATEMENT:
      Interest income                  5,588      3,718     18,461    13,829
      Interest expense                 1,587        562      4,307     1,986
        Net interest income            4,001      3,156     14,154    11,843
      Provision for loan losses           90        105        310       420
        Net interest income after
         provision for loan losses     3,911      3,051     13,844    11,423
      Noninterest income                 573        605      1,911     1,975
      Noninterest expense              3,252      1,971     10,240     7,415
        Income before taxes            1,232      1,685      5,515     5,983
      Provision for income tax
       expense                           493        670      2,195     2,381
        Net income                       739      1,015      3,320     3,602

    PER SHARE DATA:
      Basic earnings per share         $0.21      $0.31      $0.98     $1.09
      Diluted earnings per share       $0.21      $0.31      $0.98     $1.08
      Dividends paid on common shares  $0.13      $0.11      $0.50     $0.45

      Average shares outstanding -
       Basic                       3,462,129  3,323,004  3,382,555 3,318,976
      Average shares outstanding -
       Diluted                     3,469,445  3,330,930  3,390,495 3,329,713

    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET:
      Assets:
      Cash & due from banks                                 12,216     5,109
      Short-term investments                                 6,333    12,794
      Investment securities                                 70,116    50,835
      Loans, gross                                         248,287   180,272
      Allowance for loan losses                             (4,345)   (2,558)
      Other assets                                          10,423     4,740
        Total assets                                       343,030   251,192

      Liabilities:
      Deposits                                             292,032   215,367
      Short-term borrowings                                  8,256     2,667
      Long-term borrowings                                  11,213     7,127
      Accrued expenses & other
       liabilities                                           3,476     1,271
        Total liabilities                                  314,977   226,432

      Stockholders' equity:
      Capital stock                                             35        33
      Surplus                                               24,865    22,628
      Retained earnings                                      3,153     2,099
        Total stockholders' equity                          28,053    24,760
        Total liabilities &         stockholders' equity                              343,030   251,192

    PERFORMANCE RATIOS:
      Book value per share                                   $8.10     $7.45
      Return on average assets         0.85%      1.63%      1.15%     1.55%
      Return on average stockholders'
       equity                         10.45%     16.37%     12.49%    15.21%
      Net interest margin              4.84%      5.31%      5.12%     5.34%
      Efficiency ratio                71.10%     52.41%     63.74%    53.66%
      Ratio of nonperforming assets
       to total assets                                       0.17%     0.75%
      Ratio of nonperforming assets
       to loans & OREO                                       0.23%     1.04%
      Allowance for loan losses to
       loans                                                 1.75%     1.42%
      Allowance for loan losses to
       nonperforming loans                                    980%      136%

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