EX-12.1 3 chtr3312012ex-121.htm COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES CHTR 3.31.2012 EX - 12.1


Exhibit 12.1
 
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES CALCULATION
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
Earnings
 
 
 
 
Loss before Income Taxes
 
$
(23
)
 
$
(31
)
Fixed Charges
 
239

 
235

Total Earnings
 
$
216

 
$
204

 
 
 
 
 
Fixed Charges
 
 

 
 

Interest Expense
 
$
227

 
$
224

Amortization of Debt Costs
 
10

 
9

Interest Element of Rentals
 
2

 
2

Total Fixed Charges
 
$
239

 
$
235

 
 
 
 
 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (1)
 
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(1)
Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $23 million and $31 million, respectively. As a result of such deficiencies, the ratios are not presented above.