EX-12.1 2 c03085exv12w1.htm COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES exv12w1
 

Exhibit 12.1
FIRST INDUSTRIAL, LP
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(Dollars in Thousands)
                         
   
12/31/2005
 
12/31/2004
 
12/31/2003
Income from Continuing Operations     12,488       40,214       31,540    
 
Plus:                          
 
Interest expense     108,164       98,458       94,637    
Amortization of DFC and IRPA     2,122       1,928       1,761    
   
 
 
Net Earnings     122,774       140,600       127,938    
   
 
 
Interest Expense     108,164       98,458       94,637    
Capitalized Interest     3,721       1,304       761    
Amortization of deferred financing costs and IRPA     2,122       1,928       1,761    
   
 
 
Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Div     114,007       101,690       97,159    
   
 
 
 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges     1.08       1.38       1.32    
   
 
 
(a)   For purposes of computing the ratios of earnings to fixed charges and preferred stock dividends, earnings have been calculated by adding fixed charges (excluding capitalized interest) to income from continuing operations before minority interest allocable to continuing operations. Fixed charges consist of interest costs, whether expensed or capitalized and amortization of deferred financing costs.