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Exhibit 12

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

        The following table sets forth the Company's ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the years ended December 31 as indicated:

 
  2014   2013   2012   2011   2010  

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

    10.93     9.57     12.42     10.58     14.93  

        For purposes of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings are defined as earnings before income taxes from continuing operations plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense (including capitalized interest) and the portion of rental expense that is representative of the interest factor.




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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES