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EXHIBIT (12)(a)
ONEOK, Inc.
Computation of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Six Months Ended
June 30,
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(Unaudited) 2000 1999
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(Thousands of Dollars)
Fixed Charges, as defined
Interest on long-term debt $ 40,023 $ 17,843
Other interest 8,779 8,305
Amortization of debt discount and expense 1,526 771
Interest on lease agreements 1,853 1,302
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Total Fixed Charges 52,181 28,221
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Earnings before income taxes and
income from equity investees 143,324 111,496
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Earnings available for fixed charges $195,505 $139,717
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Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred dividend
requirements 3.75 x 4.95 x
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For purposes of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, "earnings" consists of income before cumulative effect of a change
in accounting principle plus fixed charges and income taxes, less undistributed income for equity investees. "Fixed charges"
consists of interest charges, the amortization of debt discounts and issue costs and the representative interest portion of
operating leases.
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