EX-12.1 2 abbv-20160930xex121.htm EXHIBIT 12.1 Exhibit


Exhibit 12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

The following table sets forth AbbVie’s historical ratios of earnings to fixed charges for the periods indicated. This information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and accompanying notes included under Item 1, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” and Item 2, “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” This information should also be read in conjunction with AbbVie’s consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. For further information, see Exhibit 12.2 entitled “Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges”.

 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
Year ended
December 31,
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
 
7.7
 
8.0
 
6.0
 
16.6
 
41.3
 
132.0