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EXHIBIT 12
FERRO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
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Six Months Ended
June 30,
(Dollars in Thousands) 2000 1999
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Earnings:
Pre-Tax Income 62,623 57,794
Add: Fixed Charges 11,839 9,243
Less: Interest Capitalization (196) (954)
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Total Earnings 74,266 66,083
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Fixed Charges:
Interest Expense 11,334 7,955
Interest Capitalization 196 954
Interest Portion of Rental Expense 309 334
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Total Fixed Charges 11,839 9,243
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Total Earnings 74,266 66,083
Divided By:
Total Fixed Charges 11,839 9,243
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Ratio 6.27 7.15
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Note: Preferred dividends are excluded. Amortization of debt expense and
discounts and premiums were deemed immaterial to the above calculation.
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