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EXHIBIT 12
NABISCO, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
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NINE MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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Earnings before fixed charges:
Net income................................................ $251
Provision for income taxes................................ 165
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Income before income taxes................................ 416
Interest and debt expense................................. 213
Interest portion of rental expense........................ 26
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Earnings before fixed charges............................... $655
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Fixed charges:
Interest and debt expense................................. $213
Interest portion of rental expense........................ 26
Capitalized interest...................................... 1
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Total fixed charges..................................... $240
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges.......................... 2.7
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