1 EXHIBIT 9 [MERRILL LYNCH LOGO] Investment Banking Corporate and Institutional Client Group World Financial Center North Tower New York, New York 10281-1325 212 449 1000 March 25, 1997 Board of Directors Great Western Financial Corporation 9200...Merger Agreement • May 20th, 1997 • Great Western Financial Corp • Savings institution, federally chartered
1 EXHIBIT 11 [MERRILL LYNCH LOGO] Investment Banking Group Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. World Financial Center North Tower New York, New York 10281-1325 212 449 1000 May 19, 1997 Board of Directors Great Western Financial Corporation 9200 Oakdale Avenue...Merger Agreement • May 20th, 1997 • Great Western Financial Corp • Savings institution, federally chartered
