ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times

DATE: Thursday, January 16, 1997             TAG: 9701160049
SECTION: BUSINESS                 PAGE: B-5  EDITION: METRO 


REPORTED EARNINGS

Central Fidelity Banks Inc.

4th qtr. ended 12-31 1996 1995

Net Interest Income $99.4 million $69.6 million

Net Income $30.8 million $26.1 million

Share earnings 52 cents 44 cents

Year ended 12-13

Net Interest Income $382.4 million $347.3 million

Net Income $112.7 million $105.4 million

Share earnings $1.89 $1.77

Richmond-based Central Fidelity Banks Inc. said the fourth quarter included a $1.2 million gain on the sale of certain credit card receivables and generally higher fees. The company also had a $2.3 million accrual associated with six branch closings and some severance arrangements.


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