ECB Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company, headquartered in Engelhard, North Carolina, whose wholly-owned subsidiary, The East Carolina Bank, is a state-chartered, independent community bank insured by the FDIC.  The Bank provides a full range of financial services through its 24 offices covering eastern North Carolina from Currituck to Ocean Isle Beach and Greenville to Hatteras.  The Bank also provides mortgages, insurance services through the Bank's licensed agents, and investment and brokerage services offered through a third-party broker-dealer.  The Company's common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "ECBE".  More information can be obtained by visiting ECB's website at www.myecb.com.  

Mission Statement - The East Carolina Bank will be operated in a financially sound manner and will achieve its growth and profit objectives through the delivery of select, quality financial products and services to individuals, small business, and agricultural customers in eastern North Carolina.  We will be dedicated to employment development, strive to exceed the public's expectations with our service orientation, and seek to have our corporate values reflect those of the community.  The result shall be a high performance independent bank providing career opportunities for our employees, superior returns for our shareholders, and Excellence in Community Banking for our customers.