Exhibit 12.1
TV GUIDE, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
(amounts in thousands, except for ratios)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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Earnings Available for
Fixed Charges:
Income before income
taxes and minority
interest $10,574 $19,254 $20,118 $45,529
Interest and expense
on indebtedness 13,791 12,318 27,102 18,353
One-third of rental
expense, net of
sub-leasing income
for operating
leases 2,536 2,180 5,036 3,727
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$26,901 $33,752 $52,256 $67,609
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Fixed Charges:
Interest and expense
on indebtedness $13,791 $12,318 $27,102 $18,353
One-third of rental
expense, net of
sub-leasing income
for operating
leases 2,536 2,180 5,036 3,727
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$16,327 $14,498 $32,138 $22,080
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Ratio of earning to
fixed charges 1.65 2.33 1.63 3.06
