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EXHIBIT 12
CASE CREDIT CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(dollars in millions)
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Post-acquisition Pre-acquisition
basis of accounting basis of accounting
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Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2000 1999
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Net income......................................... $ 3 $ 41
Add:
Interest expense................................. 111 92
Amortization of capitalized debt expense......... - 1
Income tax expense and other taxes on income..... 2 24
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Earnings as defined............................ $ 116 $ 158
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Interest expense................................... $ 111 $ 92
Amortization of capitalized debt expense........... - 1
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Fixed charges as defined....................... $ 111 $ 93
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges................. 1.05x 1.70x
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