Wayne Bancorp, Inc. Announces 5.02 Percent Increase in Second Quarter Dividend

Wayne Bancorp, Inc. Announces 5.02 Percent Increase in Second
Quarter Dividend 


WOOSTER, Ohio, May 20  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of
Wayne Bancorp, Inc. , parent holding company of Wayne County National Bank
(WCNB), Savings Bank & Trust (SBT), Access Financial Corp. (AFC) and MidOhio
Data, Inc. (MID), announced today the declaration of a second quarter dividend
of $.18 per share, payable June 25 to shareholders of record June 4.

"The second quarter dividend of $.18 per share represents an increase of 5.02
percent per share, adjusted for stock dividends, compared to the same period
one year ago," said David P. Boyle, Chairman, President and CEO, Wayne Bancorp,
Inc.  Boyle added, "This increase supports the Directors' commitment to provide
a solid dividend return to our shareholders and is commensurate with the
Company's history of consistent growth and strong financial results."

Wayne Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WNNB) is an $814 million financial services
company.  Its bank affiliates -- Wayne County National Bank and Savings Bank &
Trust  -- operate 25 banking centers in Wayne, Holmes, Medina and Stark
Counties.  The Company's non-bank affiliates, including, MidOhio Data, Inc.,
which performs proof and data processing operations, and Chippewa Valley Title
Agency, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of WCNB are both located in Wayne
County, while Access Financial Corp., a consumer finance company is located in
Stark county.  For more information, visit WCNB's Web site at wcnb.com and
SBT's Web site at svgsbank.com. 

DATASOURCE: Wayne Bancorp, Inc.



CONTACT:  David P. Boyle, CPA, Chairman, President and CEO of Wayne

Bancorp, Inc., [phone], ext. 228



Web site:  http://www.wcnb.com/

http://www.svgsbank.com/ 

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