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EXHIBIT 99(A)
Calculation of weighted average shares outstanding.
Three Months Ended March 31,
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1995 1996
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Shares outstanding during period 14,934,847 15,234,161
Treasury stock - (652,912)
Dilutive effect of stock options,
(using the treasury stock method) 176,153 200,751
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Weighted Average Common and Common Equivalent
Shares Outstanding 15,111,000 14,782,000
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