Ecb Bancorp Inc Watch

from 8-K 17 pages Warrant to Purchase 144,984 Shares of Common Stock of Ecb Bancorp, Inc

from 8-K 2 pages Form of Certificate for the Series a Preferred Stock

from S-1 2 pages Cert.9999 Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of North Carolina Ecb Bancorp, Inc. Cusip 268253 10 1 See Reverse for Certain Definitions This Certifies That Specimen ** 9,000,000***** *** 9,000,000**** **** 9,000,000*** ***** 9,000,000** ****** 9,000,000* Shares of the Common Stock Par Value of $3.50 Each of Ecb Bancorp, Inc. Transferable in the Books of the Corporation by the Holder Hereof in Person or by Duly Authorized Attorney Upon Surrender of the Certificate Properly Endorsed. This Certificate Is Not Valid Unless Countersigned and Registered by the Transfer Agent and Registrar. 1/01/1999 Witness the Facsimile Seal of the Corporation and the Facsimile Signatures or Its Duly Authorized Officers. Countersigned and Registered (RALIGH.N.C.) First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company Transfer Agent and Registrar Authorized Signature Dated Secretary President and Chief Executive Officer

from 10QSB >50 pages Amend. and Restated Declaration of Trust

from 10QSB ~20 pages Guarantee Agreement

from 10QSB >50 pages Indenture or similar