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Huntington Welcomes Former Unizan Customers Local teams supported by expanded resources of national bank
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- April 26, 2006 -- Huntington Bancshares, Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) today announced that approximately 110,000 Unizan consumer household and business accounts were successfully converted to Huntington, effective April 24, 2006. This action follows the merger of Huntington and Unizan that was completed in March 2006. The exterior signage change to Huntington from Unizan is scheduled to be completed at all office locations by mid-May. "We are pleased to welcome our new customers with the same familiar faces and even more conveniences than before," said Thomas E. Hoaglin, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Our goal has been to make this transition as smooth as possible."
Convenience and updates Former Unizan customers now have access to nearly 400 banking offices, and almost 1,000 ATMs in five states. In Ohio customers can take advantage of more than 200 banking offices and approximately 550 ATMs. Planned investments in Zanesville include enhancements to the Downtown Zanesville and Maple Bell offices. Huntington is finalizing details for a new drive-up banking facility adjacent to the downtown Zanesville Main office. The $250,000 investment will result in a facility that includes two customer service stations, a drive up ATM and night depository. Additionally, an interior renovation of the Maple Bell banking office is nearing completion. The refurbished office includes new floor treatments, lights, offices and furniture to better serve customers. The $140,000 facelift will provide private customer sales space and improve the overall environment. Future exterior upgrades, including drive-up equipment, lighting and building finishes with further showcase the site.
Top-rated online banking In addition, former Unizan customers can now take advantage of Huntington's Online Banking and Bill Pay -- making banking even easier. One of the most highly rated online banking experiences in the country, Online Banking provides a secure and convenient way to bank any where, any time. The newest features include:
Businesses also gain with Huntington's Business Online with services that help owners manage their money more effectively.
Advertising showcases local teams and service enhancements Local leaders from Canton and Zanesville are featured in television advertising to welcome former Unizan customers to Huntington. The campaign also is supported by print and radio messages that feature new service benefits. The introductory advertising campaign will run through May. "We want customers to know that the same associates they have come to know over the years will continue to help them with their financial needs," said Jim Nicholson, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Huntington's new Eastern Ohio region and former Unizan president and chief operating officer. "We are pleased to have access to more extensive resources to serve clients, while maintaining our commitment to local decision-making and to our local communities - which truly demonstrates Huntington's commitment to its local bank with national resources philosophy."
About Huntington Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $36 billion regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Through its affiliated companies, Huntington has more than 140 years of serving the financial needs of its customers. Huntington provides innovative retail and commercial financial products and services through more than 380 regional banking offices in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. Huntington also offers retail and commercial financial services online at huntington.com; through its technologically advanced, 24-hour telephone bank; and through its network of almost 1,000 ATMs. Selected financial service activities are also conducted in other states including: Dealer Sales offices in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Tennessee; Private Financial and Capital Markets Group offices in Florida; and Mortgage Banking offices in Maryland and New Jersey. International banking services are made available through the headquarters office in Columbus and an office located in the Cayman Islands and an office located in Hong Kong.
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