EX-12 2 a2016q2exhibit12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit


Exhibit 12

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(in thousands, except for ratio)

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
Earnings:
 
Income before income taxes
$
212,958

Add: Fixed Charges
15,816

Add: Amortization of capitalized interest
64

Less: Interest capitalized

Less: Earnings from joint venture, net
81

Less: pre-tax net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

Total earnings
$
228,757

 
 
Fixed charges:
 
Interest expense (1)
$
14,629

Interest factor of operating lease expense (2)
1,187

Total fixed charges
$
15,816

 
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (3)
14.46


(1)
Interest expense includes both expensed and capitalized, including amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount on debt.
(2)
Interest factor of operating lease expense is based on an estimate which the Company considers to be a reasonable approximation.
(3)
The ratio of earnings to fixed charges was computed by dividing earnings by fixed charges.