Form: 10-Q

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

May 15, 2001

EXHIBIT 99

Published on May 15, 2001


Exhibit 99

HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges



THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2001 2000
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EXCLUDING INTEREST ON DEPOSITS

Income before taxes $ 93,294 $150,578

Fixed charges:
Interest expense 89,770 92,217
Interest factor of rent expense 3,572 3,605
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Total fixed charges 93,342 95,822
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Earnings $ 186,636 $246,400
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Fixed charges $ 93,342 $ 95,822
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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 2.00 X 2.57 X


INCLUDING INTEREST ON DEPOSITS

Income before taxes $ 93,294 $150,578

Fixed charges:
Interest expense 274,851 274,866
Interest factor of rent expense 3,572 3,605
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Total fixed charges 278,423 278,471
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Earnings $ 371,717 $429,049
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Fixed charges $ 278,423 $278,471
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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 1.34 X 1.54 X