EX-12.1 2 chtr3312014exh-121.htm EXHIBIT 12.1 CHTR 3.31.2014 EXH - 12.1


Exhibit 12.1
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES CALCULATION
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Earnings
 
 
 
Income (loss) before Income Taxes
$
27

 
$
(33
)
Fixed Charges
213

 
212

Total Earnings
$
240

 
$
179

 
 
 
 
Fixed Charges
 
 
 

Interest Expense
$
206

 
$
205

Amortization of Debt Costs
5

 
5

Interest Element of Rentals
2

 
2

Total Fixed Charges
$
213

 
$
212

 
 
 
 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (1)
1.13

 
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(1)
Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $33 million. As a result of such deficiency, the ratio is not presented above.