EX-12.1 5 nsmh1231201310-kexhibit121.htm EXHIBIT 12.1 NSMH 12.31.2013 10-K Exhibit 12.1

Exhibit 12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES    

The following table sets forth information regarding our ratio of earnings to fixed charges for each of the periods shown. For purposes of calculating this ratio, (i) earnings consist of income (loss) from continuing operations before provision (benefit) for income taxes and fixed charges and (ii) fixed charges consist of interest expense, which includes amortization of deferred finance charges, and imputed interest on our lease obligations. The interest component of rent was determined based on an estimate of a reasonable interest factor at the inception of the leases.

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2009
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 
2013
Calculation of income/(loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and fixed charges
($ in thousands)
Net income/(loss) from continuing operations
$
(80,877
)
 
$
(9,914
)
 
$
20,887

 
$
205,287

 
$
217,054

Income tax expense

 

 

 
71,296

 
129,200

Loss from equity method investments

 

 
107

 
14,571

 

Fixed charges
73,431

 
119,288

 
109,039

 
202,470

 
547,781

Earnings as adjusted
(7,446
)
 
109,374

 
130,033

 
493,624

 
894,035

Calculation of fixed charges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
69,883

 
116,163

 
105,375

 
197,308

 
538,805

Interest on lease obligations
3,548

 
3,125

 
3,664

 
5,162

 
8,976

Total fixed charges
73,431

 
119,288

 
109,039

 
202,470

 
547,781

Calculation of earnings to fixed charges
(0.10
)
 
0.92

 
1.19

 
2.44

 
1.63

Coverage deficiencies
80,877

 
9,914