Exhibit 99 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alison Tavik - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 410-768-88578857 (office) 410-608-5581 (cell) adtavik@bogb.net GLEN BURNIE BANCORP RELEASES 2Q EARNINGS Highlights o 4.47% increase in net interest income o 5.37% increase in other income o 4.17% increase in year to date net income o 2.93% increase in year to date deposits o 3.92% increase in year to date net loans GLEN BURNIE, MD (July 29, 2004) - Glen Burnie Bancorp (NASDAQ: GLBZ), parent company of The Bank of Glen Burnie, today announced results for the second quarter. "Deposits are growing, we continue to see growth in our loan portfolio and the net interest margin is strong," said President & Chief Executive Officer F. William Kuethe, Jr. "Overall, we are pleased with our pre-tax quarterly income position for the quarter." For the three month period ending June 30, 2004, net interest income increased to $2,922,000 (+4.47%). The company reported net interest income of $2,797,000 for the same period in 2003. Year to date net interest income rose to $5,865,000 (+7.32%) as compared to $5,465,000 in 2003. Deposits year to date have increased to $264,446,000 (+2.93%) and net loans increased to $179,591,000 (+2.92%) since December 31, 2003. The company realized net income of $706,000 (-3.68%) or $.35 (-2.77%) basic earnings per share in the quarter ended June 30, 2004. The company reported net income of $733,000 or $.36 basic earnings per share for the same three-month period in 2003. Year to date net income for the six months ended June 30, 2004 was $1,447,000 (+4.17%) or $.71 (+2.90%) basic earnings per share as compared to $1,389,000 or $.69 basic earnings per share for the same period in 2003. Other income rose to $530,000 (+5.37%) with gains on investments for the period ending June 30, 2004 increasing to $39,000 (+160%) from $15,000 in 2003. The six month year to date total for other income increased to $1,223,000 (+15%) in 2004 as compared to $1,063,000 for the same period in 2003. Gains on investments rose from $107,000 in 2003 to $269,000 (+151%) in 2004. The July 1, 2004 issue of American Banker ranked The Bank of Glen Burnie 42nd in the country for largest portfolios of loans to individuals (as of March 31, 2004). The ranking listed the top 150 community banks nationwide with assets under $1 Billion. "We are really pleased to be placed in the top third of this ranking," said The Bank of Glen Burnie's Chief Operating Officer Michael G. Livingston. "I think it demonstrates our commitment to meeting the lending needs of our community." On July 9, 2004 Glen Burnie Bancorp paid its 47th consecutive dividend to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 24, 2004. Glen Burnie Bancorp was recently ranked 96th among the top 200 publicly traded community banks. The ranking appeared in the July issue of USBanker magazine. The ranking was based on a 3-year average return on equity (ROE) of 12.40%. Glen Burnie Bancorp, parent company to The Bank of Glen Burnie, (www.thebankofglenburnie.com) maintains assets totaling approximately $300 million. The Bank of Glen Burnie is a locally-owned community bank with seven branches serving Anne Arundel County. # # # # Certain information contained in this news release, which does not relate to historical financial information, may be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause the company's actual results in the future to differ materially from its historical results and those presently anticipated or projected. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, please see the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Glen Burnie Bancorp and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) June December 30, 2004 31, 2003 ------------- -------------- Assets Cash and due from banks $11,037 $11,120 Interest bearing deposits 54 57 Federal funds sold 1,876 1,718 Investment securities 102,472 103,181 Common Stock in the Glen Burnie Statutory Trust I 155 155 Loans, net of allowance 179,591 172,819 Premises and equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation 3,994 4,220 Other real estate owned 168 172 Other assets 8,968 8,810 ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- -------------- Total assets $308,315 $302,252 =================================================================== ============= ============== Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities: Deposits $264,446 $256,908 Short-term borrowings 6,465 6,602 Long-term borrowings 7,213 7,227 Guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in Glen Burnie Bancorp junior subordinated debentures 5,155 5,155 Other liabilities 1,356 2,413 ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- -------------- Total liabilities $284,635 $278,305 ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- -------------- Stockholders' equity: Common stock, par value $1, authorized 15,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding June 30, 2004 2,032,803; December 31, 2003 1,689,281 shares $2,033 $1,689 Surplus 11,013 10,862 Retained earnings 10,776 10,115 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (142) 1,281 ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- -------------- Total stockholders' equity $23,680 $23,947 ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- -------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $308,315 $302,252 =================================================================== ============= ============== Glen Burnie Bancorp and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, ---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 ---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- Interest income on Loans, including fees $2,709 $2,830 $5,450 $5,649 U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government agency securities 535 526 1,090 1,013 State and municipal securities 451 435 916 810 Other 112 118 232 249 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- Total interest income 3,807 3,909 7,688 7,721 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- Interest expense on Deposits 639 864 1,308 1,763 Junior subordinated debentures 137 137 273 273 Long-term borrowings 107 110 215 218 Short-term borrowings 2 1 27 2 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- Total interest expense 885 1,112 1,823 2,256 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- Net interest income 2,922 2,797 5,865 5,465 Provision for credit losses 60 0 200 0 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- Net interest income after provision for credit losses 2,862 2,797 5,665 5,465 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- Other income Service charges on deposit accounts 258 249 516 507 Other fees and commissions 181 168 332 311 Other non-interest income 1 3 4 5 Income on life insurance 51 68 102 133 Gains on investment securities 39 15 269 107 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- Total other income 530 503 1,223 1,063 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- Other expenses Salaries and employee benefits 1,517 1,483 3,031 2,948 Occupancy 165 164 339 376 Other expenses 827 798 1,723 1,596 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- Total other expenses 2,509 2,445 5,093 4,920 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- Income before income taxes 883 855 1,795 1,608 Income tax expense (benefit) 177 122 348 219 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------- Net income $706 $733 $1,447 $1,389 ================================================================= ================ ================ ============== ================ Net income per share of common stock $0.35 $0.36 $0.71 $0.69 ================================================================= ================ ================ ============== ================ Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding 2,030,640 2,017,537 2,029,043 2,016,073 ================================================================= ================ ================ ============== ================