AMERICAN BANK & TRUST
ANNOUNCES NEW IN-STORE BANKING VENTURE

American Bank and Trust is pleased to announce the April 28th, 2005 opening of an in-store branch facility at the new Jewel-Osco Food Store located at 107 Avenue of the Cities in East Moline, IL. This will be the Bank’s second in-store branch facility adding to its growing retail distribution network in Iowa and Illinois.
Harry Coin, Bank Chairman-President-CEO, stated, “Convenience has always been a primary reason customers select for choosing their financial institution, and offering an in-store branch is another way both the financial institution and the retail store can provide convenient 7 day a week ‘one-stop’ shopping service.”
The new in-store branch will be full service with an ATM and night depository. Toni Gasper, Vice President of In-Store Banking, commented, “We’re excited about our partnership with Jewel-Osco and the opportunity to expand our branch network into the East Moline market. The new branch will be a benefit to our existing customers and a great opportunity for prospective customers. Finding solutions for customers to make their banking and lives easier is what we strive to provide, and what you’ll find at American Bank & Trust everyday.”
American Bank & Trust’s Jewel-Osco in-store branch will offer customers all of the traditional banking services, including: commercial and personal banking, plus an added benefit of extended service hours: Monday – Friday 10 AM – 7 PM; Saturday 9 AM – 4 PM; and Sunday 10 AM – 2 PM.
The in-store branch will open on April 28, 2005. Watch for details about a future grand opening celebration and promotional activities.
American Bank & Trust, established in 1968 in Rock Island, IL, has over $465 million in assets and is a full service financial institution offering personal & commercial banking, trust, and investment services. The Bank is committed to enriching the lives of its customers and the communities where they live by offering the highest level of service and custom-tailored products to exceed their financial needs. For more information on American Bank & Trust, visit www.ambankqc.com.