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EXHIBIT 12
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
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SIX MONTHS THREE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
2000 2000
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(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
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Net earnings available for fixed charges:
Net income before extraordinary charge $ 60.9 $ 35.9
Add: Income taxes 39.8 23.4
Equity income in joint venture (1.0) (1.0)
Fixed charges 41.0 20.4
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Adjusted earnings $ 140.7 $ 78.7
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Fixed charges $ 41.0 $ 20.4
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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 3.4 3.9
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