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INTERNATIONAL HOME FOODS, INC.
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
EXHIBIT 12.1 COMPUTATION OF CONSOLIDATED RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
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Six Months Ended
June 30, 2000 June 30, 1999
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Income before provision for income taxes $ 89,481 $ 96,099
Add (subtract):
Interest on term loans and notes 47,329 48,204
Amortization of debt cost 2,011 2,156
Portion of rents representative of interest 811 950
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Income as adjusted $ 139,632 $ 147,409
Fixed Charges
Interest on term loans and notes $ 47,329 $ 48,204
Amortization of debt costs 2,011 2,156
Portion of rents representative of interest 811 950
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Total fixed charges $ 50,151 $ 51,310
Consolidated Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 2.78 2.87
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