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Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
GETTY IMAGES, INC.
Actual for all periods presented
(Dollars in thousands)
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Years ended Three months
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12/31/95 12/31/96 12/31/97 12/31/98 12/31/99 3/31/00
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Income/(loss) before income taxes 3,288 5,710 7,895 (32,873) (69,493) (33,855)
Plus fixed charges 1,797 2,755 2,496 4,200 8,802 3,329
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Total/(deficiency) 5,085 8,465 10,391 (28,673) (60,691) (30,526)
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Fixed charges 1,797 2,755 2,496 4,200 8,802 3,329
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.83 3.07 4.16 NA NA NA
Deficiency of earnings to fixed
charges to attain a one to one ratio NA NA NA 32,873 69,873 33,855
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For purpose of calculating the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, "earnings
represents earnings before income taxes plus fixed charges. "Fixed charges"
consist of interest on all indebtedness and the portion of rent expense that
management believes is representative of the interest component of rent expense.
