EX-12 13 a2016q3exhibit12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit


Exhibit 12

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

 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
Earnings:
 
Income before income taxes
$
283,949

Add: Fixed Charges
23,367

Add: Amortization of capitalized interest
95

Less: Interest capitalized

Less: Earnings from joint venture, net
142

Less: pre-tax net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

Total earnings
$
307,269

 
 
Fixed charges:
 
Interest expense (1)
$
21,567

Interest factor of operating lease expense (2)
1,800

Total fixed charges
$
23,367

 
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (3)
13.15


(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.