FIRST REPUBLICBANK &lt;FRB.N> CORP 3RD QTR LOSS
  shr diluted loss 46 cts
      net loss 6,300,000
      nine mths
      shr diluted loss 10.89 dlrs
      net loss 309,100,000
      NOTE: No comparisons because company was formed in June
  1987 through merger of RepublicBank Corp and Interfirst Corp.
      Nine mths includes previously reported provision of 325 mln
  dlrs in second quarter for possible losses on ldc loans.
  

