Form: 10-Q

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

November 14, 2000

EXHIBIT 99

Published on November 14, 2000


EXHIBIT 99

HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Amounts in thousands, except for ratios)




THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER 30
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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EXCLUDING INTEREST ON DEPOSITS

Income before taxes........................... $ 67,540 $ 155,820 $ 352,678 $ 453,062

Fixed charges:
Interest expense...................... 97,263 88,354 283,957 252,404
Interest factor of rent expense....... 3,450 3,925 10,604 7,999
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Total fixed charges................ 100,713 92,279 294,561 260,403
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Earnings...................................... $ 168,253 $ 248,099 $ 647,239 $ 713,465
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Fixed charges................................. $ 100,713 $ 92,279 $ 294,561 $ 260,403
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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 1.67 X 2.69 X 2.20 X 2.74 X


INCLUDING INTEREST ON DEPOSITS

Income before taxes........................... $ 67,540 $ 155,820 $ 352,678 $ 453,062

Fixed charges:
Interest expense...................... 299,922 247,863 861,478 721,386
Interest factor of rent expense....... 3,450 3,925 10,604 7,999
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Total fixed charges................ 303,372 251,788 872,082 729,385
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Earnings...................................... $ 370,912 $ 407,608 $ 1,224,760 $ 1,182,447
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Fixed charges................................. $ 303,372 $ 251,788 $ 872,082 $ 729,385
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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 1.22 X 1.62 X 1.40 X 1.62 X