EXHIBIT 12.2 PETERSEN PUBLISHING COMPANY, L.L.C. COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF PRO FORMA EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) TEN MONTHS YEAR ENDED ENDED NOVEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 1996 ------------ ------------- Pro Forma Earnings: Pro Forma Income before taxes...................... $(48,424) $(35,044) Fixed Charges: Interest in Rent Expense......................... 1,745 1,444 Interest Expense................................. 34,815 29,691 -------- -------- Pro Forma Earnings................................. $(11,864) $ (3,909) -------- -------- Pro Forma Fixed Charges: Interest in Rent Expense......................... $ 1,745 $ 1,444 Interest Expense................................. 34,815 29,691 -------- -------- Pro Forma Fixed Charges............................ $ 36,560 $ 31,135 ======== ======== Pro Forma Fixed Charges in Excess of Pro Forma Earnings.......................................... $(48,424) $(35,044) ======== ========