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EX-12
Statement re: Computation of Ratios
Exhibit 12
Form 10-Q
For the Nine
Months Ended
June 30, 2000
Lucent Technologies Inc.
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(Dollars in Millions)
(Unaudited)
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For the Nine
Months Ended
June 30, 2000
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Income from Continuing Operations
Before Income Taxes................................ $ 3,029
Less: Interest Capitalized during
the Period........................................... 15
Less: Undistributed Earnings of Less than 50%
Owned Affiliates..................................... -
Add: Fixed Charges...................................... 421
Total Earnings from Continuing
Operations Before Income Taxes
And Fixed Charges .................................... $ 3,435
Fixed Charges
Total Interest Expense Including Capitalized Interest.. $ 296
Interest Portion of Rental Expense..................... 125
Total Fixed Charges................................ $ 421
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges..................... 8.2
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