ABBOT LABORATORIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT RATIOS)
Note:
For the purpose of calculating this ratio, (i) earnings have
been calculated by adjusting net earnings for taxes on
earnings; interest expense; capitalized interest cost, net of
amortization; minority interest; and the portion of rentals
representative of the interest factor, (ii) Abbott considers
one-third of rental expense to be the amount representing
return on capital, and (iii) fixed charges comprise total
interest expense, including capitalized interest and such
portion of rentals.