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Recent results indicate the bank has essentially met (its) ambitious goals, with
first quarter ROE above target and efficiency ratio better (i.e. below) target.
Thomas Theurkauf, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods,
First Call Research Notes, May 15, 1997
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Last year's merger with American Savings Bank is progressing better than
expected as Washington Mutual's products are being well received in California.
Earnings momentum is very good as a result.
Value Line Investment Survey
May 2, 1997
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Washington Mutual's strategy .... will lead to a higher price/earnings multiple
for a Great Western -- Washington Mutual combination.
Jonathan Gray, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co.,
Dow Jones News Service, May 20, 1997
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We couldn't have said it better ourselves.
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