EXHIBIT 12
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
Three Months Ended
Mar 31 Mar 31
2005 2004
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(Thousands of Dollars, except ratio amounts)
Income before income taxes $ 90,949 $ 45,920
Share of undistributed losses from
50%-or-less-owned affiliates,
excluding affiliates with
guaranteed debt 1,135 1,781
Amortization of capitalized interest 322 337
Interest expense 12,675 11,391
Interest portion of rental expense 669 225
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Earnings $105,750 $ 59,654
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Interest $ 12,785 $ 11,505
Interest portion of rental expense 669 225
Interest expense relating to
guaranteed debt of 50%-or-less-
owned affiliates - 106
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Fixed Charges $ 13,454 $ 11,836
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 7.86 5.04
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