EX-12.1 14 y73628exv12w1.htm EXHIBIT 12.1 EX-12.1
EXHIBIT 12.1
STATEMENT REGARDING RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
The following table sets forth UBS AG’s ratio of earnings to fixed charges on an IFRS basis for the periods indicated. The ratios are calculated based on earnings from continuing operations. Ratios of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements are not presented as there were no preferred share dividends in any of the periods indicated. Prior period amounts have been restated. See Note 36 (Discontinued Operations) to the Financial Statements on pages 99 to 101 of the Financial Statements 2007 contained in UBS AG’s Form 20-F/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2008 for further information.
                                                 
For the year ended
    30.9.08       31.12.07       31.12.06       31.12.05       31.12.04       31.12.03  
CHF million except for ratios
                                               
 
                                               
Pre-tax earnings from continuing operations (1)
    -16,754       -4,385       13,654       11,473       9,052       6,721  
Add: Fixed charges
    50,536       104,795       81,800       50,576       28,293       28,607  
Pre-tax earnings before fixed charges
    33,782       100,410       95,454       62,049       37,345       35,328  
 
                                               
Fixed charges:
                                               
Interest
    49,809       103,775       80,880       49,758       27,484       27,784  
Other (2)
    727       1,020       920       818       809       823  
Total fixed charges
    50,536       104,795       81,800       50,576       28,293       28,607  
 
                                               
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
    0.67       0.96       1.17       1.23       1.32       1.23  
 
(1)   Pre-tax earnings from continuing operations includes the elimination of subsidiary associate and minority interest income and the addition of dividends received from associates.
 
(2)   Other fixed charges is the interest component of rental expense.