Exhibit 12
Abbott 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.