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INTERNATIONAL HOME FOODS, INC.
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
EXHIBIT 12.1 COMPUTATION OF CONSOLIDATED RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 1999 September 30, 1998
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Income/(loss) before provision for income
taxes $ 150,009 $ (8,735)
Add:
Interest on term loans and notes 72,796 68,413
Amortization of debt cost 3,223 2,377
Interest Portion of rentals 1,426 1,729
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Income as adjusted $ 227,454 $ 63,784
Fixed Charges
Interest on term loans and notes $ 72,796 $ 68,413
Amortization of debt costs 3,223 2,377
Interest Portion of rentals 1,426 1,729
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Total fixed charges $ 77,445 $ 72,519
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 2.94 0.88
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