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Omega Financial Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Up Nearly 7%

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STATE COLLEGE, PA UNITED STATES
    STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Net income for
Omega Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: OMEF) rose by 6.8% to $5.942 million
in the third quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year,
company officials said. Per share diluted earnings increased by the same
percentage to $0.47.
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    Donita R. Koval, Omega's president and chief executive officer,
attributed the increases to strong performances in managing the net
interest margin, continuing diligent cost controls and ongoing efforts to
grow non-interest income.
    Koval stated the company's net interest margin for the quarter
increased 9 basis points to 4.08% from 3.99% on a fully tax-equivalent
basis. The company's Return on Average Tangible Assets was 1.37% and Return
on Average Tangible Equity 15.46%, representing an increase of 12.3% and
5.3%, respectively. Common share dividends declared for the period were
unchanged at $0.31.
    For the year to date, Omega's net interest margin rose 17 basis points
to 4.05% from 3.88% in 2005, while net income declined to $16.6 million,
compared to $17.5 million in 2005. Koval said that one time gains from the
sales of assets and investments and the early extinguishment of debt in
2005 and 2006, combined with a loss on the disposal of discontinued
operations in 2006 were largely responsible for the difference. Excluding
those transactions, she said, results in an increase in year-to-date net
income just over 3%.
    In non-interest income, the company recorded a 3.7% improvement in the
third quarter, excluding gains on the sales of assets and investments. The
increase was largely due to increases in service fees on loans and
deposits. For the year to date, non-interest income was up 4.5% excluding
gains on the sales of assets and investments and gains on the early
extinguishment of debt.
    Koval stated Omega continued its expense control efforts, resulting in
a decrease of nearly 2.5% in the third quarter of 2006 versus the same
period last year. For the year to date, non-interest expenses were
contained to less than one percent increase.
    In the first quarter of 2006, approximately $20 million in loans for
one commercial borrower was placed on non-accrual status. Omega continues
to evaluate this credit relationship and has increased the amount of loan
loss allowance allocated to this borrower to $3.5 million as of September
30, 2006. Despite this increased allowance, no provision was necessary this
quarter due to a large recovery on a previously charged off loan and other
credit improvements.
    In the third quarter, the Company completed the sale of its Sentry
Trust affiliate which it acquired in the 2004 merger with Sun Bancorp. The
results of Sentry Trust are reflected as discontinued operations in the
consolidated statements of income and Sentry's related assets and
liabilities have been segregated as such on the consolidated balance
sheets. Additionally, the Company has agreed to sell three branch locations
as it continues refining its retail network in the wake of the merger. The
assets and liabilities of these branches are classified as held for sale in
the September 30, 2006 consolidated balance sheet. One of the branch sales
was completed earlier this month and the other two are expected to close
before December 31, 2006. The branch sales are expected to result in a
pre-tax gain of approximately $2.3 million.
    Quarterly and annual reports, a corporate profile, stock quotes and
other financial data can be accessed through the Omega web site at
http://www.omegafinancial.com. Financial statements and selected financial
highlights are summarized on the following pages.
    OMEGA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
    (Unaudited)
    (In thousands, except as indicated  * )


                                              Three Months Ended September 30,
                                                2006        2005     % Change

    Earnings:
      Net income                                $5,942      $5,565      6.8%

    Per share statistics: *
      Diluted earnings                            $.47        $.44      6.8%
      Dividends declared - common                  .31         .31        -
      Book value - common                        25.69       25.28      1.6
      Book value - tangible                      12.44       11.74      6.0
      Market value - High                        32.38       33.50     (3.3)
                     Low                         28.12       26.55      5.9

    Financial position at period end:
      Assets                                $1,876,690  $1,971,830     (4.8)%
      Net loans (1)                          1,165,020   1,215,688     (4.2)
      Deposits  (1)                          1,389,788   1,447,850     (4.0)
      Shareholders' equity                     322,974     318,540      1.4

    Average Balances:
      Assets                                $1,902,291  $1,989,655     (4.4)%
      Net loans (1)                          1,171,336   1,228,200     (4.6)
      Deposits (1)                           1,407,941   1,496,702     (5.9)
      Shareholders' equity                     322,902     322,500      0.1

    Non-Performing Loans at period end:
      Non-accrual loans                        $23,263       7,006    232.0%
      Accruing loans past due 90 days or
       more                                      2,943       2,452     20.0
      Restructured loans                             -         215   (100.0)

    Profitability ratios - annualized: *
      Return on average assets                   1.25%        1.12%    11.7%
      Return on tangible assets                  1.37         1.22     12.3
      Return on average stated equity (2)        7.36         6.90      6.6
      Return on average tangible equity (3)     15.46        14.68      5.3
      Net interest margin - fully tax
       equivalent                                4.08         3.99      2.3

    Shares outstanding at period end: *
      Common                                12,573,916  12,609,546     (0.3)


    (1) Includes amounts classified as held for sale
    (2) Average stated equity is equal to average shareholders' equity.
    (3) Average tangible equity represents average shareholders' equity less
        average intangibles and goodwill.



                                               Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                                2006        2005     % Change
    Earnings:
      Net income                               $16,630     $17,523     (5.1)%

    Per share statistics: *
      Diluted earnings                           $1.32       $1.38     (4.3)%
      Dividends declared - common                  .93         .93        -
      Book value - common                        25.69       25.28      1.6
      Book value - tangible                      12.44       11.74      6.0
      Market value - High                        34.21       34.50     (0.8)
                     Low                         27.88       32.22    (13.5)

    Financial position at period end:
      Assets                                $1,876,690  $1,971,830    (4.8)%
      Net loans (1)                          1,165,020   1,215,471    (4.2)
      Deposits  (1)                          1,389,788   1,447,850    (4.0)
      Shareholders' equity                     322,974     318,540     1.4

    Average Balances:
      Assets                                $1,909,952  $2,013,623    (5.1)%
      Net loans (1)                          1,180,286   1,260,896    (6.4)
      Deposits (1)                           1,410,603   1,502,997    (6.1)
      Shareholders' equity                     322,080     320,372     0.5

    Non-Performing Loans at period end:
      Non-accrual loans                        $23,263       7,006   232.0%
      Accruing loans past due 90 days or
       more                                      2,943       2,452    20.0
      Restructured loans                             -         215  (100.0)

    Profitability ratios - annualized: *
      Return on average assets                    1.16%       1.16%    0.1%
      Return on tangible assets                   1.27        1.27       -
      Return on average stated equity (2)         6.88        7.29    (5.6)
      Return on average tangible equity (3)      14.55       15.73    (7.5)
      Net interest margin - fully tax
       equivalent                                 4.05        3.88     4.4

    Shares outstanding at period end: *
      Common                                12,573,916  12,609,546    (0.3)%


    (1) Includes amounts classified as held for sale
    (2) Average stated equity is equal to average shareholders' equity.
    (3) Average tangible equity represents average shareholders' equity less
        average intangibles and goodwill.



                 OMEGA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                       (In thousands, except share data)

                                               September 30,    December 31,
    Assets                                         2006             2005

    Cash and due from banks                       $52,733          $56,194

    Interest bearing deposits with other
     banks                                         11,664            8,908
    Federal funds sold                              7,150                -

    Trading securities                                 43              468
    Investment securities available for
     sale                                         315,175          347,300
    Other investments                              11,885            6,055
    Investment in unconsolidated
     subsidiary                                     1,625            1,625

    Loans held for sale                                 -              264
    Total portfolio loans                       1,152,089        1,214,591
    Less: Allowance for loan losses               (14,827)         (15,482)
    Net portfolio loans                         1,137,262        1,199,109

    Premises and equipment, net                    31,420           35,997
    Other real estate owned                           525              956
    Bank-owned life insurance                      75,706           75,144
    Investment in limited partnerships              5,964            6,612
    Core deposit intangibles                        5,825            6,729
    Other intangibles                               1,112            1,193
    Goodwill                                      159,387          159,191
    Assets held for sale                           32,122                -
    Assets of discontinued operations                   -            4,599
    Other assets                                   27,092           29,635
    TOTAL ASSETS                               $1,876,690       $1,939,979

    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Deposits:
      Non-interest bearing                       $236,783         $236,683
      Interest bearing                          1,118,342        1,185,847
    Total deposits                              1,355,125        1,422,530

    Short-term borrowings                          62,708           90,153
    ESOP debt                                       1,574            1,845
    Junior subordinated debentures                 56,318           56,692
    Long-term debt                                 28,224           36,322
    Other interest bearing liabilities                815              882
    Liabilities held for sale                      34,690                -
    Liabilities of discontinued
     operations                                         -              156
    Other liabilities                              14,262           12,909
    TOTAL LIABILITIES                           1,553,716        1,621,489

    Shareholders' Equity
    Preferred stock, par value $5.00 per
     share:
      Authorized - 5,000,000 shares, none
       issued
    Common stock, par value $5.00 per
     share:
      Authorized - 25,000,000 shares;
      Issued - 12,774,585 shares at
       September 30, 2006;
               12,670,323 shares at
                December 31, 2005;                 63,889           63,368
      Outstanding - 12,573,916 shares at
       September 30, 2006;
                    12,599,508 shares at
                     December 31, 2005;
    Capital surplus                               102,030           99,874
    Retained earnings                             164,711          159,583
    Accumulated other comprehensive
     income                                          (550)          (1,226)
    Unearned compensation related to ESOP
     debt                                            (928)          (1,125)
    Cost of common stock in treasury:
       204,415 shares at September 30,
        2006
       70,815 shares at December 31, 2005          (6,178)          (1,984)
    TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                    322,974          318,490
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
     EQUITY                                    $1,876,690       $1,939,979



                   OMEGA FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                        (In thousands, except share data)
                                    Unaudited

                                            Three Months      Nine Months
                                               Ended             Ended
                                            September 30,     September 30,
                                            2006     2005     2006     2005
    Interest Income:
    Interest and fees on loans             $20,621  $19,887  $60,830  $58,846
    Interest and dividends on investment
     securities                              3,043    2,975    9,224    8,031
    Other interest income                      516      288      858      984
    TOTAL INTEREST INCOME.                  24,180   23,150   70,912   67,861
    Interest Expense:
    Interest on deposits                     6,824    5,754   19,128   16,005
    Interest on short-term borrowings          708      576    2,142    1,504
    Interest on long-term debt and
      other interest bearing liabilities     1,259    1,211    3,771    4,151
    TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE                   8,791    7,541   25,041   21,660
    NET INTEREST INCOME                     15,389   15,609   45,871   46,201
    Provision for loan losses                           290      220      612
    INCOME FROM CREDIT ACTIVITIES           15,389   15,319   45,651   45,589
    Other Income:
    Service fees on deposit accounts         2,594    2,409    7,546    6,857
    Service fees on loans                      445      362    1,270      989
    Earnings on bank-owned life insurance      620      571    1,779    1,720
    Trust fees                                 919    1,017    3,064    3,188
    Investment and insurance product sales     668      619    2,210    2,429
    Gain on the early extinguishment of
     debt                                        -        -        -    1,043
    Gain (loss) on sale of loans and other
     assets                                    112       (1)     233     (379)
    Net gains on the sale of investment
     securities                                577      134      815    1,671
    Other                                    1,226    1,263    3,607    3,441
    TOTAL OTHER INCOME                       7,161    6,374   20,524   20,959
    Other Expense:
    Salaries and employee benefits           7,397    7,527   22,189   22,046
    Net occupancy expense                    1,019    1,002    3,207    3,105
    Equipment expense                        1,111    1,028    3,382    3,124
    Data processing service                    683      632    2,001    1,879
    Pennsylvania shares tax                    598      107    2,038    1,275
    Amortization of intangible assets          221      234      664      591
    Other                                    3,517    4,384   10,967   12,354
    TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE                     14,546   14,914   44,448   44,374
    Income before income taxes and
     discontinued operations                 8,004    6,779   21,727   22,174
    Income tax expense                       1,953    1,388    5,004    4,771
    Income from continuing operations        6,051    5,391   16,723   17,403
    Discontinued operations:
    Income from discontinued operations,
     net of tax                                284      174      446      120
    Loss on disposal of discontinued
     operations, net of tax                   (393)       -     (539)       -
    Income (Loss) from discontinued
     operations                               (109)     174      (93)     120
    NET INCOME                              $5,942   $5,565  $16,630  $17,523

    Net income per common share:
      Basic                                  $0.47    $0.44    $1.32    $1.39
      Diluted                                $0.47    $0.44    $1.32     1.38
    Net income per common share from
     continuing operations
      Basic                                  $0.48    $0.43    $1.33    $1.38
      Diluted                                $0.48    $0.43    $1.33    $1.37
    Net income per common share from
     discontinued operations
      Basic                                 -$0.01    $0.01   -$0.01    $0.01
      Diluted                               -$0.01    $0.01   -$0.01    $0.01
    Weighted average shares and
     equivalents:
      Basic                                 12,560   12,616   12,573   12,606
      Diluted                               12,592   12,666   12,615   12,658
    Dividends declared per share:
       Common                                 0.31     0.31     0.93     0.93



    Omega Financial Corporation
    Consolidated Net Interest Income Analysis
    3rd Quarter 2006 vs. 3rd Quarter 2005
    (In thousands)

                                                   Third Quarter 2006
                                            Average                Income/
                                            Balance       Rate     Expense
    INTEREST EARNING ASSETS
    Money Market Investments
    Interest Bearing Deposits                   19,627     3.96%        196
    Federal Funds Sold                          24,033     5.28%        320
    Total Money Market Investments              43,660     4.69%        516

    Investment Securities
    U.S. Treasuries and Agencies               271,150     3.77%      2,580
    State and Municipals-Tax Free               26,803     2.25%        151
    Corporate Securities                        21,573     5.79%        312
    Total Investment Securities                319,526     3.78%      3,043

    Loans
    Commercial Loans                           256,460     7.49%      4,840
    Tax Free Commercial Loans                   18,615     4.77%        224
    Real Estate Loans                          685,903     6.88%     11,798
    Tax Free Real Estate Loans                  40,487     4.41%        446
    Personal Loans and Leases                  184,790     7.11%      3,313
    Total Loans                              1,186,255     6.93%     20,621

    Total Earning Assets                     1,549,441     6.22%     24,180

    FUNDING SOURCES
    Interest Bearing Liabilities
    Checking with Interest                     308,275     0.80%        620
    Money Market Accounts                       83,756     1.51%        318
    Savings Accounts                           196,299     0.55%        272
    CD'S, $100,000 and Over                     98,731     4.19%      1,042
    Other Time Deposits                        478,506     3.79%      4,572
    Total Interest Bearing Deposits          1,165,567     2.32%      6,824

    Other Borrowed Funds-Short Term             71,891     3.91%        708
    Long Term Debt                              84,774     5.90%      1,250
    Other Interest Bearing Liabilities             819     4.40%          9
    Demand Deposits                            242,375
    Cash                                       (50,363)
    Other                                       34,378
    Total Funding Sources                    1,549,441     2.25%      8,791


    Net Int Spread - Net Int Income                        3.97%     15,389

    Net Int Spread-Tax Equivalent                          4.08%

    Tax Equivalent Net Int Income                                    15,831



                                                   Third Quarter 2005
                                            Average                Income/
                                            Balance       Rate     Expense
    INTEREST EARNING ASSETS
    Money Market Investments
    Interest Bearing Deposits                   20,513     2.88%        149
    Federal Funds Sold                          16,966     3.25%        139
    Total Money Market Investments              37,479     3.05%        288

    Investment Securities
    U.S. Treasuries and Agencies               263,072     3.46%      2,293
    State and Municipals-Tax Free               65,391     2.91%        475
    Corporate Securities                        16,388     4.95%        203
    Total Investment Securities                344,851     3.43%      2,971

    Loans
    Commercial Loans                           264,151     6.68%      4,445
    Tax Free Commercial Loans                   19,860     4.85%        243
    Real Estate Loans                          762,124     6.28%     11,961
    Tax Free Real Estate Loans                  39,352     4.14%        407
    Personal Loans and Leases                  157,933     7.11%      2,831
    Total Loans                              1,243,420     6.38%     19,887

    Total Earning Assets                     1,625,750     5.68%     23,146

    FUNDING SOURCES
    Interest Bearing Liabilities
    Checking with Interest                     372,511     0.81%        764
    Money Market Accounts                      106,391     1.42%        381
    Savings Accounts                           219,285     0.55%        304
    CD'S, $100,000 and Over                     93,893     3.52%        832
    Other Time Deposits                        467,897     2.94%      3,473
    Total Interest Bearing Deposits          1,259,977     1.81%      5,754

    Other Borrowed Funds-Short Term             71,336     3.20%        576
    Long Term Debt                              83,630     5.76%      1,205
    Other Interest Bearing Liabilities             847     2.83%          6
    Demand Deposits                            236,725
    Cash                                       (54,547)
    Other                                       27,782
    Total Funding Sources                    1,625,750     1.84%      7,541


    Net Int Spread - Net Int Income                        3.84%     15,605

    Net Int Spread-Tax Equivalent                          3.99%

    Tax Equivalent Net Int Income                                    16,211



                                                     Increase/(Decrease)
                                               Due To       Due To       Net
                                               Volume        Rate       Change
    INTEREST EARNING ASSETS
    Money Market Investments
    Interest Bearing Deposits                      (7)         54          47
    Federal Funds Sold                             72         109         181
    Total Money Market Investments                 66         162         228

    Investment Securities
    U.S. Treasuries and Agencies                   73         214         287
    State and Municipals-Tax Free                (234)        (90)       (324)
    Corporate Securities                           71          38         109
    Total Investment Securities                   (90)        162          72

    Loans
    Commercial Loans                             (132)        527         395
    Tax Free Commercial Loans                     (15)         (4)        (19)
    Real Estate Loans                          (1,262)      1,099        (163)
    Tax Free Real Estate Loans                     12          27          39
    Personal Loans and Leases                     482           -         482
    Total Loans                                  (916)      1,650         734

    Total Earning Assets                         (940)      1,974       1,034

    FUNDING SOURCES
    Interest Bearing Liabilities
    Checking with Interest                       (134)        (10)       (144)
    Money Market Accounts                         (86)         23         (63)
    Savings Accounts                              (32)          -         (32)
    CD'S, $100,000 and Over                        45         165         210
    Other Time Deposits                            80       1,019       1,099
    Total Interest Bearing Deposits              (128)      1,198       1,070

    Other Borrowed Funds-Short Term                 5         128         132
    Long Term Debt                                 16          29          45
    Other Interest Bearing Liabilities             (0)          3           3
    Demand Deposits
    Cash
    Other
    Total Funding Sources                        (107)      1,357       1,250


    Net Int Spread - Net Int Income              (833)        617        (216)

    Net Int Spread-Tax Equivalent

    Tax Equivalent Net Int Income


SOURCE Omega Financial Corporation




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