GB&T Bancshares Reports Third Quarter Results


GAINESVILLE, Ga., Oct. 18, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- GB&T Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:GBTB), a multi-bank holding company with seven community banks in fast-growing markets surrounding metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, reported net income of $4.2 million for the third quarter of 2006, an 8.0 percent increase over the $3.9 million reported for the third quarter of 2005. Third quarter 2006 results reflect solid loan growth from a combination of organic sources and its recent acquisition of Mountain State Bank, supported by a net interest margin of continuing strength, with disciplined cost controls in place. Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2006 were $0.30, compared to $0.30 for the prior-year third quarter.

Richard A. Hunt, President and CEO of GB&T Bancshares, Inc., commented, "Our third quarter results reflect the substantial additions we have made this quarter to our loan loss reserve. Year-to-date, we have increased our reserves to 1.15 percent of loans, from its year-end 2005 level of 1.04 percent. We believe the present lending environment calls for a higher level of reserves, and we have been moving proactively to position our balance sheet more conservatively."

For the first nine months of 2006, the Company reported earnings of $11.4 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, compared with $8.3 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2005. The acquisition of Mountain State Bank was a success and results have been accretive to diluted earnings per share. Additionally, the relatively large increase in year-to-date earnings compared with the prior-year period reflects the inclusion in second quarter 2005 results of an isolated $2.9 million provision made to the Company's loan loss reserves due to the impairment of an inherited single loan relationship at an affiliate bank, as discussed in the Company's press release dated July 19, 2005.

At a meeting held October 16, 2006, the board of directors of GB&T Bancshares declared a fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.09 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on November 13, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 30, 2006.

Total revenue, defined as net interest income plus other income, increased 16.4 percent year over year, from $18.1 million for the third quarter of 2005 to $21.1 million for the third quarter of this year. Net interest income increased 25.2 percent to $18.3 million, reflecting 19.8 percent growth in average earning assets and an 18 basis point improvement in the net interest margin, to 4.38 percent.

For the first nine months of 2006, total revenue was $58.9 million, up 16.4 percent from the comparable 2005 period. Net interest income grew 23.1 percent, to $51.1 million, from a combination of growth in average earning assets, up 19.2 percent, and a 13 basis point margin expansion, to 4.39 percent.

Mr. Hunt continued, "As is the case throughout the industry, we have seen a shift in our deposit mix from lower-cost transaction accounts to higher-cost time deposits, resulting in substantially higher funding costs. However, the strength of our market has allowed us to retain pricing discipline as we continue building our loan portfolio, resulting in a strong and steady net interest margin. It is a credit to our lenders and our ALCO managers that GB&T has improved its net interest margin 13 basis points year-to-date."

Other income for the third quarter of 2006 was $2.8 million compared with $3.5 million for the third quarter of 2005, a decline of $712,000, or 20.5 percent. Third quarter 2005 other income included $552,000 of securities gains and $149,000 of insurance commissions generated by Community Loan Company, which was sold by the Company in the fourth quarter of 2005. Excluding these items, other income was essentially unchanged compared to the third quarter of 2005 as the $149,000 or 24.0 percent increase in mortgage origination fees was offset by declines in service charges and other income. Other income, as compared to the second quarter ended June 30, 2006, increased $153,000 or 5.9 percent.

"Expense management has been excellent," Mr. Hunt added, "and for the first time ever, we improved our efficiency ratio to below 60 percent. We successfully completed the integration of Mountain State Bank and our expense level this quarter -- the first full quarter to include the operations of Mountain State Bank -- actually declined as a percentage of average assets." For the third quarter of 2006, other expense was $12.9 million, an increase of 11.3 percent over the $11.6 million reported for the third quarter of 2005; compared with the second quarter, other expense increased $282,000 or 2.2 percent. As a percentage of average assets, operating expenses have been trending downward throughout 2006; for the 2006 nine-month period, operating expenses were 2.87 percent of average assets, compared with 3.05 percent for the prior-year period, and for the third quarter of 2006, operating expenses reached a low of 2.75 percent of average assets.

Dynamic growth in revenue also contributed to the vastly improved efficiency ratio this quarter; at 59.84 percent for the third quarter of 2006, the ratio improved 485 basis points from 64.69 percent for the prior-year third quarter and 219 basis points from 62.03 percent in the second quarter of 2006.

The Company continues to focus on asset quality, although improvement from elevated second quarter levels has been slow. Mr. Hunt commented, "Although the significant nonperforming asset we reported last quarter is still on our books, I am pleased to report that we have made substantial progress on its eventual collection, and continue to have a high level of confidence in the value of the collateral securing the credit. We have reached an agreement with the borrower that we expect to result in full payment by the end of this calendar year." Reserves now stand at 1.15 percent of loans compared with 1.04 percent at year-end 2005; GB&T has added nearly $4.3 million to its loan loss reserves this year, compared to year-to-date net charge-offs of $1.4 million.

Nonperforming assets at September 30, 2006 were $18.0 million, or 0.96 percent of total assets, compared with $18.1 million or 0.99 percent at June 30, 2006, and $9.1 million or 0.57 percent at September 30, 2005. Annualized net charge-offs for the third quarter of 2006 were $526,000 or 0.15 percent of average loans compared with $607,000 or 0.18 percent of average loans for the second quarter of 2006, and $2.9 million or 1.00 percent for the third quarter of 2005.

Asset growth remains strong. At September 30, 2006, GB&T Bancshares had total assets of $1.9 billion compared with $1.6 billion at September 30, 2005; this represents an increase of $262.3 million or 16.3 percent over the past twelve months. Excluding the $165.5 million of assets acquired with Mountain State Bank, organic asset growth was $96.8 million or 6.0 percent. Year-to-date, total assets increased $292.0 million or 18.4 percent (24.6 percent annualized), with organic growth accounting for $126.5 million or 8.0 percent (10.6 percent annualized) of this increase.

Total loans increased $249.8 million since September 30, 2005, or 20.7 percent, reaching $1.46 billion at September 30, 2006. Of this total, $107.5 million was derived from the acquisition of Mountain State Bank; the remaining $142.3 million, representing loan growth of 11.8 percent, was obtained from within GB&T's market area. Year-to-date, loans grew $226.5 million, or 18.4 percent (24.5 percent annualized), of which $119.0 million was organic (up 9.7 percent year-to-date or 12.9 percent annualized). Compared to the June 30, 2006 quarter, total loan growth has moderated to an annualized rate of 10.3 percent.

Mr. Hunt continued, "In light of the serious price competition we are seeing in our markets, we have moderated our loan growth to a level where profitability can be sustained. We place a great deal of importance on achieving a balance of loan growth and profitability."

Total deposits were $1.46 billion at September 30, 2006, up $223.5 million or 18.1 percent from year-ago levels; excluding $124.0 million of deposits acquired with Mountain State Bank, organic deposit growth was $99.5 million, or 8.1 percent, year-over-year. For the nine-month period year-to-date, total deposits grew $260.2 million, or 21.7 percent; compared to the June 30, 2006 quarter, total deposits increased $43.2 million. Transaction deposits (DDA & Savings) were 41.2 percent of total deposits as of September 30, 2006 compared to 47.9 percent at year-end 2005 and 43.2 percent as of June 30, 2006. Time deposits were 58.8 percent of total deposits as of September 30, 2006 compared to 52.1 percent at year-end 2005 and 56.8 percent as of June 30, 2006.

Stockholders' equity at September 30, 2006, was $234.2 million, a twelve-month increase of $30.6 million, or 15.0 percent. Stockholders' equity was 12.5 percent of period-end assets. The Company had 14,054,000 shares of common stock outstanding at September 30, 2006.

About GB&T Bancshares, Inc.

Based in Gainesville, Georgia, GB&T Bancshares, Inc. is a multi-bank holding company operating seven community banks: Gainesville Bank & Trust, United Bank & Trust, Community Trust Bank, HomeTown Bank of Villa Rica, First National Bank of the South, First National Bank of Gwinnett, and Mountain State Bank. As of September 30, 2006, GB&T Bancshares had total assets of $1.9 billion, with 31 banking offices located in fourteen Georgia counties. GB&T Bancshares' common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "GBTB." Visit the Company's website www.gbtbancshares.com for additional information about GB&T.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements in this press release, including, without limitation, statements regarding projected growth, the Company's collateral position for its nonperforming assets and the expected repayment of certain nonperforming loans, our efficiency, loan loss reserves, loan portfolio, net interest margin, revenue growth and other statements regarding our future results of operations are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. In addition, when we use words like "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "expect," "estimate," "could," "should," "will," and similar expressions, you should consider them as identifying forward-looking statements, although we may use other phrasing. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on our current beliefs and assumptions. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, among others, the following possibilities: (1) competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions may increase significantly; (2) changes in the interest rate environment may reduce margins or the volumes or values of loans held or made by us; (3) general economic conditions may be less favorable than expected (both generally and in our markets), resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and/or a reduction in demand for credit; (4) economic, governmental or other factors may prevent the projected population and commercial growth in the counties in which we operate; (5) legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards, may adversely affect the businesses in which we are engaged; (6) costs or difficulties related to the integration of our businesses may be greater than expected; (7) deposit attrition, customer loss or revenue loss following the acquisitions may be greater than expected; (8) competitors may have greater financial resources and develop products that enable such competitors to compete more successfully than us; and (9) adverse changes may occur in the equity markets. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict, and readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this release.



 G B & T Bancshares Inc.
 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 (Unaudited)
 --------------   -------------------   --------   --------   --------
 (Dollars in
  thousands       3rd Qtr    2nd Qtr    1st Qtr    4th Qtr    3rd Qtr
  except per       2006       2006       2006       2005       2005
  share amounts)
 --------------   -------------------   --------   --------   --------

 EARNINGS
  Net interest
   income
   (fully tax
   equivalent) $    18,397     17,374     15,517     15,532     14,717
  Provision
   for loan
   loss        $     1,789      1,274      1,206        977        635
  Other income $     2,764      2,611      2,463      2,492      3,476
  Other
   expense     $    12,860     12,578     11,744     11,406     11,551
  Net income   $     4,215      3,954      3,277      3,689      3,903
  Non-recurring
   (income)/
   expense
   (after-tax) $         0          0          0        190          0
  Operating
   income      $     4,215      3,954      3,277      3,879      3,903

 PER SHARE DATA
  Basic earnings
   per share   $      0.30       0.29       0.26       0.29       0.31
  Diluted
   earnings
   per share   $      0.30       0.28       0.25       0.28       0.30
  Operating
   diluted
   earnings
   per share   $      0.30       0.28       0.25       0.30       0.30
  Book value
   per share   $     16.66      16.41      15.59      15.54      15.99
  Tangible
   book value
   per share   $     10.05       9.74      10.45      10.32      10.16
  Cash dividend
   per share   $     0.090      0.090      0.085      0.085      0.085

 PERFORMANCE RATIOS
  Return on
   average
   assets             0.90%      0.91%      0.83%      0.92%      1.00%
  Return on
   average
   tangible
   assets            0.95%       0.95%      0.87%      0.96%      1.05%
  Return on
   average
   equity             7.21%      7.23%      6.60%      7.16%      7.64%
  Return on
   average
   tangible
   equity            12.02%     11.72%      9.87%     11.20%     12.07%
  Net interest
   margin
   (fully tax
   equivalent)        4.38%      4.43%      4.35%      4.28%      4.20%
  Other
   expense/
   Average
   assets            2.75%       2.88%      2.98%      2.84%      2.96%
  Efficiency
   Ratio             59.84%     62.03%     64.48%     60.76%     64.69%
  Other
   income/Total
   operating
   revenue           13.10%     13.11%     13.74%     13.88%     16.64%

 MARKET DATA
  Market value
   per share --
   Period end  $     21.05      21.76      22.35      21.41      21.23
  Market as a
   % of book          1.26       1.33       1.43       1.38       1.33
  Cash dividend
   yield              1.71%      1.65%      1.52%      1.59%      1.60%
  Common stock
   dividend
   payout
   ratio             30.00%     32.14%     34.00%     30.36%     28.33%
  Period-end
   common
   shares
   outstanding
   (000)            14,054     13,926     12,939     12,784     12,729
  Common stock
   market
   capitalization
   ($Millions) $    295.83     303.03     289.18     273.71     270.24

 CAPITAL & LIQUIDITY RATIOS
  Period-end
   equity to
   assets            12.48%     12.49%     12.34%     12.54%     12.62%
  Period-end
   tangible
   equity to
   tangible
   assets             7.92%      7.81%      8.62%      8.70%      8.40%
  Total risk-
   based
   capital
   ratio               N/A      12.26%     13.57%     13.80%     13.72%
  Average loans
   to average
   deposits          99.18%    100.92%    101.48%    100.72%    100.53%

 ASSET QUALITY
  Net charge-
   offs        $       526        607        276        307      2,949
  (Ann.) Net
   loan charge-
   offs/Average
   loans             0.146%     0.178%     0.090%     0.100%     0.996%
  Nonaccrual
   loans       $    14,934     13,819      7,114      6,562      5,957
  Foreclosed
   assets      $     3,047      4,229      3,348      3,431      2,887
  90-day past
   dues        $        12          7         --         17        297
  Nonperforming
   assets/Total
   assets             0.96%      0.99%      0.64%      0.63%      0.57%
  Allowance for
   loan
   losses/Total
   loans              1.15%      1.09%      1.08%      1.04%      1.02%
  Allowance
   for loan
   losses/
   Nonperforming
   assets            92.93%     85.63%    130.98%    127.60%    134.20%

 END OF PERIOD BALANCES
  Total loans,
   net of
   unearned
   fees        $ 1,457,873  1,421,176  1,273,719  1,231,410  1,208,031
  Total assets $ 1,876,062  1,829,700  1,634,741  1,584,094  1,613,806
  Total
   deposits    $ 1,457,237  1,414,029  1,276,456  1,197,026  1,233,729
  Total
   stockholders'
   equity      $   234,196    228,470    201,769    198,711    203,597
  Full-time
   equivalent
   employees           497        475        454        452        469

 AVERAGE BALANCES
  Total loans,
   net of
   unearned
   fees        $ 1,432,361  1,366,170  1,244,261  1,218,896  1,175,083
  Total
   interest-
   earning
   assets      $ 1,666,388  1,573,013  1,447,571  1,439,033  1,390,897
  Total assets $ 1,856,968  1,748,798  1,596,879  1,593,014  1,546,761
  Total
   deposits    $ 1,444,246  1,353,758  1,226,141  1,210,205  1,168,863
  Total
   interest-
   bearing
   liabilities $ 1,437,952  1,343,727  1,220,332  1,195,088  1,176,016
  Total
   stockholders'
   equity      $   231,831    219,387    201,292    204,481    202,586


 The following table provides a detailed analysis of Non-GAAP measures.

 Reconciliation Table

                  --------   --------   --------   --------   --------
 (Dollars in       3rd Qtr    2nd Qtr    1st Qtr    4th Qtr    3rd Qtr
  thousands)        2006       2006       2006       2005       2005
 --------------   --------   --------   --------   --------   --------
  


  Book value
   per share   $     16.66      16.41      15.59      15.54      15.99
  Effect of
   intangible
   assets per
   share        $    (6.61)     (6.67)     (5.14)     (5.22)     (5.83)
  Tangible
   book value
   per share    $    10.05       9.74      10.45      10.32      10.16

  Return on
   average
   assets             0.90%      0.91%      0.83%      0.92%      1.00%
  Effect of
   intangible
   assets             0.05%      0.04%      0.04%      0.04%      0.05%
  Return on
   average
   tangible
   assets             0.95%      0.95%      0.87%      0.96%      1.05%

  Return on
   average
   equity             7.21%      7.23%      6.60%      7.16%      7.64%
  Effect of
   intangible
   assets             4.81%      4.49%      3.27%      4.04%      4.43%
  Return on
   average
   tangible
   equity            12.02%     11.72%      9.87%     11.20%     12.07%

  Period end
   equity to
   assets            12.48%     12.49%     12.34%     12.54%     12.62%
  Effect of
   intangible
   assets            -4.56%     -4.68%     -3.72%     -3.84%     -4.22%
  Period-end
   tangible
   equity to
   tangible
   assets             7.92%      7.81%      8.62%      8.70%      8.40%


G B & T Bancshares Inc.
 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 (Unaudited)
 ---------------------------------------   -----------     -----------
 (Dollars in  thousands                        YTD            YTD
  except per share amounts)                 9/30/2006      9/30/2005
 ---------------------------------------   -----------     -----------
 EARNINGS
  Net interest income (fully tax 
   equivalent)                                  51,288         41,739
  Provision for loan loss                        4,269          4,939
  Other income                                   7,838          9,139
  Other expense                                 37,182         33,419
  Net income                                    11,446          8,302
  Non-recurring (income)/expense                            
   (after-tax)                                       0              0
  Operating income                              11,446          8,302
                                                        
 PER SHARE DATA
  Basic earnings per share                        0.85            0.66
  Diluted earnings per share                      0.83            0.65
  Operating diluted earnings per share            0.83            0.65
  Book value per share                           16.66           15.99
  Tangible book value per share                  10.05           10.16
  Cash dividend per share                        0.265           0.246
                                                            
 PERFORMANCE RATIOS
  Return on average assets                        0.88%           0.76%
  Return on average tangible assets               0.93%           0.80%
  Return on average equity                        7.01%           5.67%
  Return on average tangible equity              11.15%           8.82%
  Net interest margin (fully tax                               
   equivalent)                                    4.39%           4.26%
  Other expense/Average assets                    2.87%           3.05%
  Efficiency Ratio                               61.99%          65.62%
  Other income/Total operating revenue           13.30%          17.14%
                                                             
 MARKET DATA
  Market value per share -- Period end           21.05           21.23
  Market as a % of book                           1.26            1.33
  Cash dividend yield                             1.26%           1.16%
  Common stock dividend payout ratio             31.93%          37.85%
  Period-end common shares outstanding                       
   (000)                                        14,054          12,729
  Common stock market capitalization                         
   ($Millions)                                  295.83          270.24
                                                         
 CAPITAL & LIQUIDITY RATIOS
  Period-end equity to assets                   12.48%           12.62%
  Period-end tangible equity to tangible                     
   assets                                         7.92%           8.40%
  Total risk-based capital ratio                   N/A           13.72%
  Average loans to average deposits             100.53%         100.75%
                                                           
 ASSET QUALITY
  Net charge-offs                                1,409           5,002
  (Ann.) Net loan charge-offs/Average
   loans                                         0.140%          0.607%
  Nonaccrual loans                              14,934           5,957
  Foreclosed assets                              3,047           2,887
  90-day past dues                                  12             297
  Nonperforming assets/Total assets               0.96%           0.57%
  Allowance for loan losses/Total loans           1.15%           1.02%
  Allowance for loan losses/
   Nonperforming assets                          92.93%         134.20%

 END OF PERIOD BALANCES
  Total loans, net of unearned fees          1,457,873       1,208,031
  Total assets                               1,876,062       1,613,806
  Total deposits                             1,457,237       1,233,729
  Total stockholders' equity                   234,196         203,597
  Full-time equivalent employees                   497             469
                                                          
 AVERAGE BALANCES
  Total loans,net of unearned fees           1,347,891       1,102,641
  Total interest-earning assets              1,562,721       1,311,192
  Total assets                               1,734,574       1,464,466
  Total deposits                             1,340,818       1,094,460
  Total interest-bearing liabilities         1,333,455       1,107,746
  Total stockholders' equity                   218,384         195,836


 The following table provides a detailed analysis of Non-GAAP measures.

                                           -----------     -----------
 Reconciliation Table                          YTD             YTD
 (Dollars in thousands)                     9/30/2006       9/30/2005
 ---------------------------------------   -----------     -----------

  Book value per share                           16.66           15.99
  Effect of intangible assets per share          (6.61)          (5.83)
  Tangible book value per share                  10.05           10.16
                                                               
  Return on average assets                        0.88%           0.76%
  Effect of intangible assets                     0.05%           0.04%
  Return on average tangible assets               0.93%           0.80%
                                                               
  Return on average equity                        7.01%           5.67%
  Effect of intangible assets                     4.14%           3.15%
  Return on average tangible equity              11.15%          8.82%
                                                               
  Period end equity to assets                    12.48%          12.62%
  Effect of intangible assets                    -4.56%          -4.22%
  Period-end tangible equity to tangible                       
   assets                                         7.92%           8.40%
                                                            
         

                GB&T Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                 Consolidated Statements of Condition

                                             9/30/2006       9/30/2005
 Assets (in thousands):                     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)

 Cash and due from banks                    $   20,255      $   24,953
 Interest-bearing deposits in banks              3,502             871
 Federal funds sold                             23,287          49,622
 Securities available-for-sale                 206,390         192,561
 Restricted equity securities, at cost           9,725           8,730

 Loans, net of unearned income               1,457,873       1,208,031
 Less allowance for loan losses                 16,720          12,267
                                            ----------      ----------
    Loans, net                               1,441,153       1,195,764
                                            ----------      ----------

 Premises and equipment, net                    42,279          37,420
 Goodwill                                       87,047          68,469
 Intangible assets                               5,913           5,756
 Other assets                                   36,511          29,660
                                            ----------      ----------
    Total assets                            $1,876,062      $1,613,806
                                            ==========      ==========

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (in thousands):
 Deposits:
   Noninterest-bearing                      $  167,510      $  173,504
   Interest-bearing demand & savings           433,452         446,372
   Time deposits                               856,275         613,853
                                            ----------      ----------
    Total deposits                           1,457,237       1,233,729
 Federal funds purchased and securities 
  sold under repurchase agreements              43,442          30,631
 Federal Home Loan Bank advances                92,636         101,691
 Other borrowings                                  851             838
 Other liabilities                              17,802          13,422
 Subordinated debt                              29,898          29,898
                                            ----------      ----------
    Total liabilities                        1,641,866       1,410,209
                                            ----------      ----------

 Stockholders' equity:

 Capital stock                                 185,313         164,118
 Retained earnings                              51,339          40,798
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss           (2,456)         (1,319)
                                            ----------      ----------
    Total stockholders' equity                 234,196         203,597
                                            ----------      ----------
      Total liabilities and 
       stockholders' equity                 $1,876,062      $1,613,806
                                            ==========      ==========


                GB&T BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   Consolidated Statements of Income
                              (Unaudited)

                               Three months ended   Nine months ended
                                 September 30,         September 30,
                                2006       2005       2006       2005
                      (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 Interest income:
   Loans, including fees     $ 31,504   $ 21,833   $ 84,565   $ 58,816
   Taxable securities           2,168      1,884      6,058      5,360
   Nontaxable securities          142        153        392        483
   Federal funds sold             294        132        490        236
   Interest-bearing
    deposits in banks              39         19         84         34
                             --------   --------   --------   --------
      Total interest
       income                  34,147     24,021     91,589     64,929
                             --------   --------   --------   --------

 Interest expense:
   Deposits                    13,769      7,647     34,724     18,545
 Federal funds purchased
  and securities sold
  under repurchase
  agreements                      287        161        815        470
   Federal Home Loan Bank
    advances                    1,050      1,038      3,002      2,903
   Other borrowings               710        530      1,944      1,500
                             --------   --------   --------   --------
      Total interest
       expense                 15,816      9,376     40,485     23,418
                             --------   --------   --------   --------

      Net interest income      18,331     14,645     51,104     41,511

 Provision for loan losses      1,789        635      4,269      4,939
                             --------   --------   --------   --------

      Net interest income
       after provision
       for loan losses         16,542     14,010     46,835     36,572
                             --------   --------   --------   --------

  Other income:
   Service charges on
    deposit accounts            1,588      1,659      4,714      4,823
   Mortgage origination
    fees                          770        621      1,911      1,744
   Insurance commissions            1        149          8        442
   Gain on sale of
    securities                     --        552         --        553
   Other operating income         405        495      1,205      1,577
                             --------   --------   --------   --------
      Total other income        2,764      3,476      7,838      9,139
                             --------   --------   --------   --------

 Other expense:
   Salaries and employee
    benefits                    7,603      6,865     22,244     19,746
   Occupancy and equipment
    expenses, net               1,808      1,631      5,147      4,648
   Other operating expenses     3,449      3,055      9,791      9,025
                             --------   --------   --------   --------
      Total other expense      12,860     11,551     37,182     33,419
                             --------   --------   --------   --------

      Income before income
       taxes                    6,446      5,935     17,491     12,292

 Income tax expense             2,231      2,032      6,045      3,990
                             --------   --------   --------   --------

      Net income             $  4,215   $  3,903   $ 11,446   $  8,302
                             ========   ========   ========   ========
                             

 Earnings per share:
   Basic                     $   0.30   $   0.31   $   0.85   $   0.66
                             ========   ========   ========   ========
   Diluted                   $   0.30   $   0.30   $   0.83   $   0.65
                             ========   ========   ========   ========

 Weighted average shares

   Basic                       13,970     12,723     13,501     12,494
                             ========   ========   ========   ========
   Diluted                     14,304     13,089     13,813     12,868
                             ========   ========   ========   ========

 Cash dividends per
  common share               $  0.090   $  0.085   $  0.265   $  0.246
                             ========   ========   ========   ========
      
GB&T Bancshares, Inc.
Yield Analysis - September 30, 2006
(Dollars in thousands)

                 For the Nine Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended
                     September 30, 2006         September 30, 2006
                --------------------------- --------------------------
                Average             Yields  Average             Yields
                balances   Interest /Rates  balances   Interest /Rates
                =========================== ==========================

 Assets
 Interest earning
  assets:
  Taxable
   securities   $  197,053  $ 6,058   4.11% $  201,472  $ 2,168   4.27%
  Nontaxable
   securities(a)    11,067      576   6.96%     13,591      208   6.07%
  Federal
   funds sold       15,760      490   4.16%     29,650      294   3.93%
  Interest
   bearing
   deposits
   in banks          1,937       84   5.80%      3,500       39   4.42%
  Loans, net
   of unearned
   income        1,336,904   84,565   8.46%  1,418,175   31,504   8.81%
                -------------------         -------------------
     Total
      interest
      earning
      assets    $1,562,721  $91,773   7.85% $1,666,388  $34,213   8.15%
                -------------------         -------------------
 Noninterest
  earning assets:
   Unrealized
    gains
    (losses)
    on
    securities      (4,998)                     (5,482)
   Allowance
    for loan
    losses         (14,460)                    (15,742)
   Nonaccrual
    loans           10,987                      14,186
   Cash and due
    from banks      23,684                      24,623
   Other assets    156,640                     172,995
                --------------------------  --------------------------
    Total
     noninterest
     earning
     assets        171,853                     190,580
                --------------------------  --------------------------
    Total
     assets     $1,734,574                  $1,856,968
                ==========================  ==========================
 Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
 Interest
  bearing
  liabilities:
   Interest
    bearing
    demand &
    savings     $  430,133    9,302   2.89% $  442,386    3,549   3.18%
   Time            745,537   25,422   4.56%    833,394   10,220   4.87%
   Borrowings      157,785    5,761   4.88%    162,172    2,047   5.01%
                -------------------         -------------------
    Total
     interest
     bearing
     liabilities 1,333,455   40,485   4.06%  1,437,952   15,816   4.36%
                -------------------         -------------------
 Noninterest
  bearing
  liabilities &
  shareholders'
  equity:
   Noninterest
    bearing
    deposits       165,148                     168,465
   Other
    liabilities     17,587                      18,720
   Shareholder's
    equity         218,384                     231,831
                --------------------------  --------------------------
   Total
    liabilities &
    shareholders'
    equity      $1,734,574                  $1,856,968
                ==========================  ==========================
 Interest rate
  differential                        3.79%                       3.79%
                ==========================  ==========================
 Net interest
  income(a)                  51,288                      18,397
                ==========================  ==========================
 Net interest
  margin(a)                           4.39%                       4.38%
                ==========================  ==========================

 (a)fully tax equivalent

            

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