Contact Information:
Wayne W. Byers
(770) 805-6873
wbyers@ebank.com
ATLANTA, GA, , March 7, 2003 - ebank Financial
Services, Inc. (OTC BB: EBDC) announced today that on February
24, 2003 the Board of Directors declared a dividend accrued
through February 28, 2003 on its 8% Series A preferred stock
and elected to pay the dividend in shares of the Company’s common stock.
The dividend will be paid on or about March 25, 2003 to Series
A preferred stock shareholders of record on the close of business
on February 28, 2003. The dividend, which was based on the
closing price of the Company’s common stock on the OTC
Bulletin Board on February 28, 2003, is equal to an aggregate
sum of $482,000 and will result in the issuance of 332,414
shares of the Company’s common stock.
About ebank Financial Services, Inc.
Based in Atlanta, GA, ebank Financial Services, Inc., formerly
known as ebank.com, Inc., a unitary thrift holding company,
serves the financial needs of both retail and small business
customers nationwide through its Atlanta-based banking center
and the Internet. The company's subsidiary thrift, ebank, provides
a broad array of financial products and services to its small
business and retail customers, including checking accounts,
money markets, CDs, ATM cards, equipment leasing, home loans,
commercial loans, credit cards and bill payment services. For
more information, visit http://www.ebank.com.
Except for the historical information contained
herein, the matters discussed in this press release may be
deemed to be forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties, including changes in economic conditions,
changes in policies by regulatory agencies, fluctuations
in interest rates, demand for loans and competition. Actual
strategies and results in future periods may differ materially
from those currently expected. These forward-looking statements
represent the Company’s
judgment as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims
however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking
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