Atlantic Bank Announces CompUSA Leasing Agreement.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 1998--Dolphin Capital Corporation ("Dolphin"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantic Bank and Trust Company, Boston, Massachusetts (NASDAQ:ATLB) ("Atlantic"), has entered into an agreement to provide lease financing to customers of CompUSA (NASDAQ:CPU). Dolphin will provide consumer financing to the customers of CompUSA under a national program announced last week by CompUSA. Dolphin's proprietary Internet-based software, called PowerLease(TM), is an important part of CompUSA's consumer leasing program. PowerLease(TM) is designed to allow the store to upload application information, transmit the information to Dolphin for underwriting and receive a credit decision in minutes. Upon approval, lease documents will be printed at the point of sale and equipment will typically be available immediately to the customer.

Michael Rehling, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dolphin commented, "We are pleased that America's largest computer superstore retailer has chosen Dolphin to provide consumer lease financing to its customers. Our PowerLease(TM) software as well as our deep understanding of high-tech computer products will help CompUSA to better serve the needs of its customers".

Dolphin's leasing program should help CompUSA to attract new customers and retain existing customers by providing flexible financing options for new product sales and for upgrades to existing equipment. Detailed Internet reporting will be available to CompUSA's management to provide timely feedback on the status of each application.

This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events or financial performance. These statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. Investors should refer to the documents that Atlantic files from time to time with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, specifically the cautionary statement identifying certain factors that could effect future results included in the Management's Discussion and Analysis section of its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Dolphin Capital Corporation is a nationwide provider of small ticket convenience leasing products. Located in Moberly, Missouri, and with high speed Internet connections to vendors via a fiber optic network, Dolphin specializes in consumer and commercial leasing products.

Atlantic Bank is a Massachusetts chartered, FDIC insured trust company which conducts business from its executive and main offices in downtown Boston and a branch in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.