Press Release

Bank Earns 60th Consecutive 5-Star Superior Rating

December 1, 2006 - BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc., the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm, is pleased to announce that Fairfield County Bank Corp., Ridgefield, Connecticut has been awarded its highest rating (5-Stars) for strength and stability. By achieving this rating for 60 consecutive quarters, there can be no dispute that Fairfield County Bank Corp. is one of the safest banks in the country. Having earned this distinction for ten years or more, the bank has earned a spot in an even more exclusive category of Exceptional Performance Banks.   

"It is always heartening to see a community bank that practices true relationship banking come out on top,” proclaims Karen Dorway, president of the research firm. “Through unwavering commitment to its customers and personal one-to-one banking, Fairfield County Bank Corp. has distinguished itself from the Big Banks and come out ahead of the pack.”

Founded in 1871, Fairfield County Bank Corp. includes the divisions of Ridgefield Bank and Fairfield County Bank and operates 17 offices in Darien, Fairfield, Georgetown, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Rowayton, Westport and Wilton. 

BAUERFINANCIAL Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, is the nation’s leading independent bank rating firm.  It has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks, thrifts and credit unions since 1984. Consumers may obtain free star-ratings by calling 800-388-6686 or visiting  www.bauerfinancial.com.

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Contact:
Karen L. Dorway, President
BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc.
Telephone: 1-800-388-6686
Fax:  1-800-230-9569
www.bauerfinancial.com