PART I. EXHIBIT "A" COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (In Thousands Except Per Share Data) Three Months Ended December 31, 1995 1994 (Unaudited) Net income applicable to common shares $ 15,940 $ 16,826 Shares: Weighted average common shares outstanding 47,378 45,218 Dilutive effect of certain stock options 919 598 Average common shares outstanding as adjusted 48,297 45,816 Earnings per common share $ .33 $ .37