Form: 10-Q

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

May 12, 2000

EXHIBIT 99

Published on May 12, 2000


Exhibit 99

HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES


THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2000 1999
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EXCLUDING INTEREST ON DEPOSITS

Income before taxes $150,578 $141,982

Fixed charges:
Interest expense 92,217 79,866
Interest factor of rent expense 3,605 2,465
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Total fixed charges 95,822 82,331
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Earnings $246,400 $224,313
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Fixed charges $ 95,822 $ 82,331
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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 2.57 X 2.72 X


INCLUDING INTEREST ON DEPOSITS

Income before taxes $150,578 $141,982

Fixed charges:
Interest expense 274,866 236,171
Interest factor of rent expense 3,605 2,465
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Total fixed charges 278,471 238,636
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Earnings $429,049 $380,618
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Fixed charges $278,471 $238,636
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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 1.54 X 1.59 X