EX-12 5 v383566_ex12-1.htm EXHIBIT 12.1

 

EXHIBIT 12.1

 

 

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

 

The ratio of earnings to fixed charges, as well as any deficiency of earnings are determined using the following applicable factors: 

 

Earnings available for fixed charges are calculated first, by determining the sum of: (a) income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity income; (b) distributed equity income; (c) fixed charges, as defined below; 

 

Fixed charges are calculated as the sum of: (a) interest costs; and (B) that portion of rental expense that is representative of the interest factor.

 

   Year Ended December 31, 
(in millions)  2013   2012   2011   2010   2009 
Fixed charges:                         
Interest expense  $2   $449   $985   $585   $566 
Portion of rental expense which represents interest factor   15    15    15    14    14 
Total Fixed charges  $17   $464   $1000   $599   $580 
Earnings available for fixed charges:                         
Pre-tax income (loss)  $1,358   $3,811   $1,044   $(1,726)  $(2,488)
Add: Fixed charges   17    464    1,000    599    580 
Total Earnings available for fixed charges  $1,375   $4,275   $2,044   $(1,127)  $(1,908)
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges   81    9    2    *    ** 

  

 

* Earnings for the year ended December 31, 2010 were inadequate to cover fixed charges by $1,726
** Earnings for the year ended December 31, 2009 were inadequate to cover fixed charges by $2,488