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 27th Consecutive Quarter of 5-Star Superior Rating for Bank

March 2012: Rockville Bank, Rockville, Connecticut is proud to be recognized as a 5-Star Superior bank for Fourth Quarter 2011 by the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm, BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc. A 5-Star rating indicates that Rockville Bank is one of the strongest banks in the nation. Among other factors, to earn this rating Rockville Bank must not only report impressive capital levels, but an enviable loan portfolio as well. In fact, Rockville Bank has earned a recommended rating (5-Stars) for the last 27 consecutive quarters.

 ROCKVILLE, Conn., February 22, 2012 - Rockville Financial, Inc. ("Rockville Financial" or the "Company") (NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market: "RCKB"), the holding company for Rockville Bank (the "Bank"), today announced fourth quarter 2011 net income of $4.0 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to fourth quarter 2010 net income of$2.7 million, or $0.09 per diluted share.

ROCKVILLE, CONN., February 16, 2012 – William (Bill) H. W. Crawford, IV, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rockville Bank and Rockville Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market: “RCKB”) today announced that Rockville Bank has filed an application with the Connecticut State Department of Banking for approval to consolidate their East Windsor Big Y branch into the East Windsor branch at 39 Prospect Hill Road on Saturday, March 31, 2012. The Bank also will extend its hours at that location.

Today, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting of hospital gauze and surgical scissors, officials of Rockville General Hospital and the Rockville Bank Foundation officially opened the newly renovated hospital cafeteria.

 ROCKVILLE, CONN., February 1, 2012 – Rockville Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market: “RCKB”), the holding company for Rockville Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that it expects to release financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011 on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). When the results are announced, a copy of the earnings release will be immediately available on the Company's web site, www.rockvillebank.com by going to “About Us: Investor Relations” and clicking on “News & Market Data” and then clicking on "Press Releases."

 26th Consecutive Quarter of 5-Star Superior Rating for Bank

December 20, 2011: BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm, proudly recognizes Rockville Bank, Rockville, Connecticut as a Superior 5-Star rated bank. A 5-Star rating denotes that Rockville Bank is one of the best in the nation in terms of its overall financial performance. In fact, Rockville Bank has earned this 5-Star Superior rating for the last 26 consecutive quarters.

Bank’s Administrative Office Building Remains in South Windsor

William (Bill) H. W. Crawford, IV, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rockville Bank and Rockville Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market "RCKB") today announced that Rockville Bank plans to lease 22,000 square feet of office space at 45 Glastonbury Blvd. in Glastonbury, Conn. The new space will complement the Bank’s 30,000-square-feet at its Administrative Offices at 1645 Ellington Road in South Windsor, Conn.

 Rockville Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market "RCKB"), the parent of Rockville Bank, announced its twenty-second consecutive dividend since becoming a public company in Spring 2005. The dividend, in the amount of $0.075 per share, will be payable on December 5, 2011 to shareholders on record as of the close of business on November 28, 2011.

In a twist on a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony, local business, community, and government leaders today cut a ribbon of $1 bills at a Grand Re-Opening of Rockville Bank’s new Lafayette Square branch at 20 Hyde Avenue in Vernon, Conn. The newly built office was constructed in the same location as the building that was demolished in May. This past January, Rockville Bank closed its Lafayette Square office because of roof damage related to the region’s record heavy snow. Since then, a temporary Lafayette Square branch had been open at a nearby location in the former Tim Hortons shop.

Just eight weeks ago, William (Bill) H. W. Crawford, IV, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rockville Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market "RCKB"), the parent of Rockville Bank, called upon the region for its help in financial donations to restock Hockanum Valley Community Council’s (HVCC) near empty Tri-Town Pantry, a food pantry that serves the Tolland County area. Rockville Bank donated $2,500 in seed money and established a $5,000 challenge grant to encourage others. All Bank branches accepted financial contributions through September 30; the Bank then extended its fundraising effort until October 31.

ROCKVILLE, Conn., October 31,2011- Rockville Financial, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market: "RCKB"), the holding company for Rockville Bank (the "Bank"), today announced third quarter 2011 net income of $4.1 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to third quarter 2010 net income of$3.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share. This increase resulted from continued organic growth during the third quarter 2011, together with the Company's previously communicated balance sheet restructure.

 William (Bill) H. W. Crawford, IV, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rockville Bank and Rockville Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market: “RCKB”) today announced that Rockville Bank has filed an application with the Connecticut State Department of Banking for approval to open a full-service branch in West Hartford, Conn.

Well-Known Local Community Banker Comes From New Alliance Bank (Now First Niagara)

William (Bill) H. W. Crawford, IV, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rockville Bank and Rockville Financial, Inc. (RCKB) has announced the hiring of Thora Cowperthwaite from New Alliance Bank (now First Niagara). Ms. Cowperthwaite joins Rockville Bank as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of the Ellington, Conn. branch at 12 Main Street.

Customers will not have access to the ATMs after 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at our Ellington Road location as work will resume to repair and seal the parking lot. 

25th Consecutive Quarter of 5-Star Superior Rating for Bank

Rockville Bank (RCKB), Rockville, Connecticut has once again been recognized as a Superior 5-Star rated bank by BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. To earn this rating Rockville Bank must not only report impressive capital levels, but also an enviable loan portfolio with negligible levels of delinquent loans.

William (Bill) H. W. Crawford, IV, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rockville Bank and Rockville Financial, Inc. (RCKB) has announced the hiring of five new commercial banking professionals all from NewAlliance Bank (now First Niagara).

Our new building at 20 Hyde Avenue is Now Open. We are happy to be back in our original location. Our hours will now revert back to the same hours we always had…with drive-up windows opening at 7:30 a.m. and lobby hours opening at 9:00 a.m.

The opening of our new location at 20 Hyde Avenue has been temporarily delayed due to Hurricane Irene. Please visit us again at rockvillebank.com or call our Call Center for more updates as they occur.

Local Businesses Stepping Forward with Funds

William (Bill) H. W. Crawford, IV, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rockville Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market "RCKB"), the parent of Rockville Bank, has called upon the community for its immediate help in financial donations to restock Hockanum Valley Community Council’s (HVCC) near empty Tri-Town Pantry, a food pantry that serves the Tolland County area.