EX-12 2 0002.txt RATIO OF EARNINGS EXHIBIT 12. RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
For the six months ended For the years ended June 30 December 31, 2000 2000 1999 1998 1997 ------------------ --------- ---------- --------- ---------- Pretax income from continuing operations $ 82,983 $177,055 $197,719 $231,138 $171,941 Distribution of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates - 4,220 840 602 1,509 Fixed charges 33,032 57,907 57,744 64,881 65,827 ------------------ --------- ---------- --------- ---------- Earnings $116,015 $239,182 $256,303 $296,621 $239,277 Interest $ 32,108 $ 56,869 $ 56,837 $ 63,974 $ 64,886 Amortization of premiums and other 924 1,038 907 907 941 ------------------ --------- ---------- --------- ---------- Fixed Charges $ 33,032 $ 57,907 $ 57,744 $ 64,881 $ 65,827 Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 3.51 4.13 4.44 4.57 3.63