BB&T reports 2nd quarter EPS totaling US$.30, up 50%; Earnings per share total US$.33 excluding merger charges

BB&T disposes of US$682 million in problem assets

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 22, 2010 - BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT) today reported earnings for the second
quarter of 2010. Net income available to common shareholders totaled US$210
million, or US$.30 per diluted common share, compared with US$121 million, or
US$.20 per diluted common share, earned during the second quarter of 2009.
These results reflect increases of 73.6% and 50.0%, respectively. Results
include US$38 million, or US$.03 per share, of merger-related charges.

"BB&T's core businesses continued to produce solid results in the second
quarter," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kelly S. King. "In
particular, we have seen a pick up in lending, with US$17.5 billion in
originations this quarter compared to US$15.4 billion in the first quarter.
This growth is led by prime auto, C&I and prime mortgage. We also grew net
revenues 6.4% on an annualized basis compared to the first quarter excluding
securities gains and FDIC loss share income.

"In addition, we successfully implemented a strategy to accelerate our
disposition of problem assets," said King. "Our primary goals for the
strategy are to reduce the company's exposure to nonperforming assets and
reduce or eliminate any delay exiting the credit cycle. Our long-term plan
has always been to sell problem assets as pricing improved. Early in the
second quarter, we reached an inflection point and have seen more bidders and
more acceptable valuations for problem assets. As a result, we disposed of
US$682 million of problem assets, lowering our balance sheet risk and making
significant progress in meeting the goals of the strategy.

"Finally, this quarter we successfully completed the systems conversion
of Colonial, the largest in our history. It was potentially the best
execution of any acquisition in our history, as we have received an
overwhelmingly positive response from clients and employees of Colonial."

Quarterly Highlights Include:

    - Significant benefits from the NPA disposition strategy and stable
      credit outlook
        - Nonperforming assets decreased 3.1%, representing the first decrease
          since 1Q06
        - The ratio of allowance for loan and lease losses to nonperforming
          loans held for investment, excluding covered loans, improved to 98%
          at June 30 compared with 93% at March 31
        - Early stage credit indicators show continued signs of improvement
        - Net charge-offs, excluding covered loans, totaled 2.66% for the
          quarter including US$148 million in charge-offs associated with the
          NPA disposition strategy. Excluding these losses and covered loans,
          net charge-offs were 2.06% for the quarter
        - The provision for credit losses decreased 7.3% for the second
          quarter compared to the same period in 2009

    - Net interest income for the second quarter increased 19.5% compared to
      the second quarter of 2009
        - The net interest margin increased to 4.12% for the second quarter,
          a 56 basis point increase compared to the second quarter of 2009 and
          a 24 basis point increase compared to last quarter
        - The current quarter margin is BB&T's strongest since 2003
        - The margin increase was driven primarily by higher yields on
          acquired loans and lower deposit costs
        - 2010 margin outlook improves following the second quarter
          assessment of cash flows from acquired loans
        - Approximately 80% of the margin increase from covered loans is
          offset as a reduction of other noninterest income
        - The better performance in acquired loans will be shared with the
          FDIC pursuant to the terms of the loss share agreements

    - Balance sheet deleverage produced gains and provided additional balance
      sheet flexibility
        - BB&T sold US$8.0 billion of securities, net of purchases, and
          recorded net gains of US$219 million in the quarter
        - Our stated target for securities is 15-20% of earning assets and
          the deleverage reduced securities to 18.1% of earning assets
        - Achieves a better mix of earnings assets
        - Significantly improves asset sensitivity
        - Improves BB&T's capital position

    - Average client deposits were up 18.9% in the second quarter compared to
      the second quarter of 2009, including stronger account openings in
      Colonial branches
        - Net new client transaction accounts increased 68.1% on an
          annualized linked quarter basis, including the impact of Colonial
        - Deposit mix continued to improve with 25.3% growth in average
          noninterest-bearing deposit accounts and 46.3% growth in average
          interest checking accounts
        - Average client certificates of deposit increased 11.0% compared
          with last year
        - On a linked quarter basis, transaction accounts are up an
          annualized 18.8%
        - Deposit cost and mix continued to improve

    - Average total loans and leases increased 4.4% for the second quarter
      compared to the same period in 2009
        - Growth resulted from loans acquired through the Colonial
          acquisition, a 9.4% increase in average loans originated by BB&T's
          specialized lending group, a 6.8% increase in average sales finance
          loans and an 11.1% increase in average revolving credit loans
        - Commercial loans decreased 2.5% reflecting a US$2.1 billion
          decrease in residential acquisition, development and construction
          loans and slower overall commercial loan demand
        - On a linked quarter basis, average loans held for investment grew
          an annualized 2.6% excluding the runoff of the ADC portfolio and
          the loans acquired from Colonial

    - BB&T's capital levels improve at June 30 compared to March 31
        - Tangible common equity improved to 7.0% from 6.4%
        - Tier 1 common ratio improved to 8.9% from 8.6%
        - Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio increased to 11.7% from 11.6%

    - Net revenue growth, excluding securities gains (losses) and FDIC loss
      share income, was 6.4% in the second quarter on an annualized basis
      compared to the first quarter of 2010
        - Pre-tax pre-provision earnings available to common shareholders
          totalled US$885 million for the quarter

BB&T responds to financial industry reform legislation

This week the President signed sweeping legislation that will
significantly affect America's financial system. While BB&T supports many
components of the legislation, we are also concerned about the uncertainty it
creates and the potential for unintended consequences.

"In terms of the legislation's impact on BB&T, our business model is
still that of a traditional commercial bank, so many of the provisions will
have little or no impact on us," said King. "While we will initially have
moderately higher costs and reduced revenues in some areas, we will
effectively implement the provisions of the law and we expect little effect
on our long-term performance. We do expect some changes in the products and
services that we offer, and will minimize any impact to our clients. We
continue to make as many good loans as possible and are dedicated to
financing economic growth in our markets."

Acquired loan assessment indicates continued outperformance

After completing its second quarter assessment of cash flows on acquired
loans, BB&T determined that the loans continue to outperform prior estimates.
The assessment, combined with the results of the first quarter assessment,
resulted in additional interest income of US$100 million recorded in the
second quarter. The increase results primarily from improving expectations
for cash flows. The assessment also revealed minimal additional impairment in
certain loans, offset by recoveries in other loans resulting in a US$2
million reversal of provision for loan and lease losses. Approximately 80% of
both the additional accretion and provision reversal are offset through the
FDIC receivable and noninterest income due to the provisions of the FDIC loss
sharing agreements.

Noninterest revenues increased 4.6%

Noninterest income increased US$46 million, or 4.6%, in the second
quarter of 2010 compared to the same period last year primarily due to a
US$200 million increase in securities gains, offset by a US$74 million
decrease in mortgage banking revenues and a US$78 million reduction in
noninterest income to reflect the 80% reduction in expected receivables from
the FDIC due to better acquired loan performance.

BB&T earned US$110 million in mortgage-related revenue in the second
quarter of 2010, an increase of 94.6%, on an annualized basis, compared with
the first quarter of 2010, but a decrease of 40.2% compared to the second
quarter last year. The increase in mortgage banking income from the first
quarter is primarily due to increased refinance activity created by a
favorable interest rate environment. BB&T originated US$5.0 billion of
mortgage loans during the second quarter of 2010 compared to US$4.8 billion
in originations in the first quarter and US$8.5 billion in the second quarter
last year.

BB&T's insurance operations produced record quarterly revenues of US$287
million in the second quarter of 2010, up 2.1% compared with the second
quarter of 2009. Insurance income increased 53.9% on an annualized basis
compared to the first quarter this year.

Checkcard fees and other nondeposit fees and commissions increased 22.8%
and 18.9%, respectively, compared to the second quarter of 2009. The increase
in checkcard fees was primarily due to increased usage by new and existing
clients. The growth in nondeposit fees and commissions was primarily the
result of increased commercial lending related revenues. Service charges on
deposit accounts totaled US$164 million in the second quarter of 2010, a
decrease of 2.4% compared to the same quarter of 2009. The decrease in
service charges was primarily due to a change in BB&T's overdraft policies.
Trust and investment advisory revenue increased 18.2% for this same period
due to improved market conditions and an increase in assets under management
led by Sterling Capital Management.

Other noninterest income totaled (US$2 million) during the second quarter
of 2010, compared with US$42 million for the same period of 2009. Other
income decreased US$19 million as a result of market-related decreases in
trading assets for post-employment benefits that are offset by a similar
decrease in personnel expense and US$20 million for client derivative losses
and lower trading gains at Scott & Stringfellow.

Noninterest expenses increase primarily due to the Colonial acquisition
and higher credit costs

BB&T's noninterest expenses increased US$319 million, or 27.0%, in the
second quarter of 2010 compared with the same period in 2009. The increase
included US$180 million of additional maintenance costs, net losses from
sales and write-downs in the value of foreclosed properties; US$39 million in
merger-related charges; and US$36 million as a result of a gain on
extinguishment of debt recorded in the second quarter of 2009. These
increases were partially offset by declines of US$19 million for
post-employment benefits expense that are offset by a reduction in
noninterest income; US$15 million for pension plan expense and a US$71
million charge related to the FDIC special assessment that was incurred in
the second quarter last year. Excluding these items and expenses related to
the Colonial acquisition of approximately US$125 million, noninterest
expenses were up approximately 4% compared to the second quarter of last
year.

Earnings webcast, presentation and Quarterly Performance Summary

To hear a live webcast of BB&T's second quarter 2010 earnings conference
call at 8 a.m. (ET) today, please visit our Web site at www.BBT.com. A
presentation will be used during the earnings conference call and will be
available on our Web site. Replays of the conference call will be available
on the BB&T Web site until Thursday, August 5, or by dialing 1-888-203-1112
(access code 4313363) until Tuesday, July 27.

To access the webcast and presentation, including an appendix reconciling
non-GAAP disclosures, go to www.BBT.com and click on "About BB&T" and
proceed to "Investor Relations." The webcast link can be found under
"Webcasts" and the presentation can be found under "View Recent
Presentations."

BB&T's Second Quarter 2010 Quarterly Performance Summary, which contains
detailed financial schedules, is available on BB&T's Web site at
www.BBT.com/financials.html.

About BB&T

As of June 30, BB&T is one of the 10 largest financial services holding
companies in the U.S. with US$155.1 billion in assets and market
capitalization of US$18.2 billion. Based in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company
operates approximately 1,800 financial centers in 12 states and Washington,
D.C., and offers a full range of consumer and commercial banking, securities
brokerage, asset management, mortgage and insurance products and services. A
Fortune 500 company, BB&T is consistently recognized for outstanding client
satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates, the U.S. Small Business
Administration, Greenwich Associates and others. More information about BB&T
and its full line of products and services is available at
www.BBT.com.

Regulatory capital ratios are preliminary.

This news release contains performance measures determined by methods
other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America ("GAAP"). BB&T's management uses these "non-GAAP"
measures in their analysis of the corporation's performance. BB&T's
management uses these measures to evaluate the underlying performance and
efficiency of its operations. It believes that these non-GAAP measures
provide a greater understanding of ongoing operations and enhance
comparability of results with prior periods as well as demonstrating the
effects of significant gains and charges in the current period. The company
believes that a meaningful analysis of its financial performance requires an
understanding of the factors underlying that performance. BB&T's management
believes that investors may use these non-GAAP financial measures to analyze
financial performance without the impact of unusual items that may obscure
trends in the company's underlying performance. These disclosures should not
be viewed as a substitute for financial measures determined in accordance
with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance
measures that may be presented by other companies. Tangible common equity and
Tier 1 common equity ratios are non-GAAP measures. BB&T uses the Tier 1
common equity definition used in the SCAP assessment to calculate these
ratios. BB&T's management uses these measures to assess the quality of
capital and believes that investors may find them useful in their analysis of
the corporation. These capital measures are not necessarily comparable to
similar capital measures that may be presented by other companies. Asset
quality ratios have been adjusted to remove the impact of acquired loans and
foreclosed property covered by the FDIC loss sharing agreements as management
believes their inclusion results in distortion of those ratios and may not be
comparable to other periods presented or to other portfolios that were not
impacted by purchase accounting.

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements as defined
in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may
address issues that involve significant risks, uncertainties, estimates and
assumptions made by management. Actual results may differ materially from
current projections. Please refer to BB&T's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission for a summary of important factors that may affect BB&T's
forward-looking statements. BB&T undertakes no obligation to revise these
statements following the date of this news release.

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