EXHIBIT 99.1
IOS CAPITAL, INC.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(dollars in thousands)
Six months ended March 31,
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2001 2000
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Earnings
Income from continuing operations $39,057 $37,538
Add:
Provision for income taxes 26,038 25,025
Fixed charges 83,755 77,826
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Earnings, as adjusted (A) 148,850 140,389
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Fixed charges
Other interest expense including interest on capital leases 83,458 77,569
Estimated interest component of rental expense 297 257
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Total fixed charges (B) $83,755 $77,826
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
(A) divided by (B) 1.8 1.8
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