Emil Wright to Retire from the Board of Directors of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. and AuburnBank, Effective December 31, 2012

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. is a bank holding company. The Company’s business is conducted primarily through AuburnBank (the Bank) and its subsidiaries. The Bank offers checking, savings, transaction deposit accounts and certificates of deposit, and is an active residential mortgage lender in its primary service area. The Bank’s primary service area includes the cities of Auburn and Opelika, Alabama and nearby surrounding areas in East Alabama, primarily in Lee County. The Bank also offers commercial, financial, agricultural, real estate construction and consumer loan products and other financial services. The Bank also provides automated teller machine (ATM) services in East Alabama and operates ATMs in 12 locations in its primary service area. The Bank’s Visa Check cards can be used internationally through the Plus network. The Bank offers online banking, bill payment and other electronic banking services through its Internet Website, www.auburnbank.com.