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EXHIBIT 12
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
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THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 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 $ 27.4 $ 88.3
Add: Income taxes 17.1 57.0
Equity income from joint venture (0.5) (1.5)
Fixed charges 18.6 59.6
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Adjusted earnings $ 62.6 $203.4
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Fixed charges $ 18.6 $ 59.6
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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 3.4 3.4
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