These factors include , but are not limited to: the
effect of interest rate and currency exchange fluctuations; competition in the
financial services market for both deposits and loans; East West Bancorp's
ability to efficiently incorporate acquisitions into its operations; the
ability of East West Bancorp and its subsidiaries to increase its customer
base; the effect of regulatory and legislative action, including California
tax legislation and an announcement by the state's Franchise Tax Board
regarding the taxation of Registered Investment Companies; and regional and
general economic conditions.

NHC Increases Quarterly Dividend 20% to 15 Cents

NHC also operates 31 homecare programs, six
independent living centers and assisted living centers at 22
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(Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, one of the nation's
premier community banks, has completed the acquisition of United National
Bank , a $948 million asset commercial bank headquartered in San Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations),
and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are incorporated
herein by reference.com
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements.

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SAN MARINO, Calif.

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Actual results and performance in future periods
may be materially different from any future results or performance suggested
by the forward-looking statements in this release. Such forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date of this release.
NHC operates for itself and third parties 74 long-term health care
centers with 9,177 beds.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE COMPANY:
Julia Gouw
Chief Financial Officer
(626) 583-3512

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All forward-looking
statements represent NHC's best judgment as of the date of this
release.

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NHC's other services include managed care specialty medical
units, Alzheimer's units, hospice and a rehabilitation services
company . NHC cautions investors that any
forward-looking statements made involve risks and uncertainties and
are not guarantees of future performance.

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East West Bancorp
expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements found herein to reflect any changes in East West Bank's
expectations of results or any change in event.

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East West Bancorp Closes United National Bank Acquisition

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Other information about the company can be found on our web
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HealthCare Corporation (AMEX: NHC), one of the nation's oldest
long-term health care companies, announced today that it will pay a
second quarter dividend of 15 cents per common share to shareholders
of record on June 30 and payable on September 1, 2005.

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Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.

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