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EXHIBIT 12.1
BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY HOLDING, L.P.*
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(IN THOUSANDS)
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED MARCH 31,
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1995 1996
PRO 1995 1996 PRO
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 FORMA ACTUAL ACTUAL FORMA
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FIXED CHARGE COVERAGE:
EARNINGS:
Net loss before tax......... $(9,412) $(1,290) $(4,983) $(3,660) $(9,323) $(14,316) $(2,110) $(2,132) $(3,639)
Plus:
Fixed charge interest....... 11,691 8,578 7,571 12,557 16,063 21,056 4,091 3,786 5,293
Portion of
rent = interest........... 92 97 100 120 135 135 34 34 34
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Earnings as defined......... 2,371 7,385 2,688 9,017 6,875 6,875 2,015 1,688 1,688
FIXED CHARGES:
Interest expense............ 11,691 8,578 7,571 12,557 16,063 21,056 4,091 3,786 5,293
Capitalized interest........ 59 86 210 10 181 181 45 -- --
Portion of
rent = interest........... 92 97 100 120 135 135 34 34 34
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TOTAL FIXED CHARGES......... 11,842 8,761 7,881 12,687 16,379 21,372 4,170 3,820 5,327
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Deficiency $................ $ 9,471 $ 1,376 $ 5,193 $ 3,670 $ 9,504 $ 14,497 $ 2,155 $ 2,132 $ 3,639
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* Reflects the effects of the reorganization of the ownership interests in
Bresnan Communications Company Limited Partnership, which will be effective
upon the completion of the offerings.