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ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
Twelve Months Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)
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SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER
2000 1999
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Earnings
Net Income $36,579 $20,409
Federal Income Tax 9,410 45,233
State Income Tax 2,461 2,317
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Total Earnings Before Federal and State Income Tax 48,450 67,959
Fixed Charges* 33,475 39,015
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Total Earnings Before Federal and State
Income Tax and Fixed Charges $81,925 $106,974
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* Fixed Charges
Interest on Long-Term Debt $23,276 $25,477
Amortization of Debt Discount, Premium and Expense 1,112 1,191
Interest Component on lease Payment 5,918 5,442
Other Interest 3,169 6,905
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Total Fixed Charges $33,475 $39,015
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 2.45 2.74
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