EX-12 5 d18155_ex12.htm

Exhibit 12

ArvinMeritor, Inc.
Computation of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2005

Earnings Available for Fixed Charges (A):

Pre-tax income from continuing operations
                  $ 31    
 
                              
Less:
                              
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of dividends
                     (10 )  
 
                     21    
Add fixed charges included in earnings:
                              
Interest expense
                     122    
Interest element of rentals
                     11    
Total
                     133    
 
                              
Total earnings available for fixed charges:
                  $ 154    
 
                              
Fixed Charges (B):
                              
Fixed charges included in earnings
                  $ 133    
Capitalized interest
                     —    
Total fixed charges
                  $ 133    
 
                              
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
                     1.16   
 

(A)  “Earnings” are defined as pre-tax income from continuing operations, adjusted for undistributed earnings of less than majority owned subsidiaries and fixed charges excluding capitalized interest.

(B)  “Fixed charges” are defined as interest on borrowings (whether expensed or capitalized), the portion of rental expense applicable to interest, and amortization of debt issuance costs.