EX-12.1 2 d315521dex121.htm EXHIBIT 12.1 Exhibit 12.1

Exhibit 12.1

Domtar Corporation

Computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges

(In millions of dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

     Three months ended  
     March 31,
2012
     March 31,
2011
 
     $      $  

Available earnings:

     

Earnings before income taxes and equity earnings

     38         190   

Add fixed charges:

     

Interest expense incurred

     19         19   

Amortization of debt expense and discount

     5         2   

Interest portion of rental expense

     2         2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total earnings as defined

     64         213   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fixed charges:

     

Interest expense incurred

     19         19   

Amortization of debt expense and discount

     5         2   

Interest portion of rental expense

     2         2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total fixed charges

     26         23   

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

     2.5         9.3