EX-12 4 exhibit12.htm COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

Exhibit 12

Meritor, Inc.
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Six Months Ended March 31, 2012
(Amounts in millions, except the ratio)

Earnings Available for Fixed Charges (A):

Pre-tax income from continuing operations $ 61
 
Less:
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of dividends (21 )
  40
Add: fixed charges included in earnings:
Interest expense 48
Interest element of rentals 3
Total 51
 
Total earnings available for fixed charges: $       91
 
Fixed Charges (B):
Fixed charges included in earnings $ 51
Capitalized interest
Total fixed charges $ 51
 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 1.78

(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.