EX-12.1 3 mdt-20150424xex121.htm COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES MDT-2015.04.24-EX12.1


Exhibit 12.1
MEDTRONIC PLC COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
The ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the fiscal years ended April 24, 2015, April 25, 2014, April 26, 2013, April 27, 2012, April 29, 2011, and April 30, 2010 was computed based on Medtronic’s historical consolidated financial information included in Medtronic’s most recent Annual Report incorporated by reference on Form 10-K.
(in millions, except ratio of earnings to fixed charges)
 
Year ended April 24,
2015
 
Year ended April 25,
2014
 
Year ended April 26,
2013
 
Year ended April 27,
2012
 
Year ended April 29,
2011
 
Year ended April 30,
2010
Earnings:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Income from operations before income taxes
 
$
3,486

 
$
3,705

 
$
4,251

 
$
4,145

 
$
3,664

 
$
3,944

Noncontrolling interest (income) loss
 
1

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
8

 
8

 
7

Capitalized interest(1)
 
(5
)
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
 
 
$
3,482

 
$
3,700

 
$
4,246

 
$
4,149

 
$
3,668

 
$
3,947

Fixed Charges:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest expense, gross(2)
 
$
666

 
$
379

 
$
392

 
$
353

 
$
454

 
$
406

Rent interest factor(3)
 
59

 
45

 
42

 
46

 
44

 
46

 
 
$
725

 
$
424

 
$
434

 
$
399

 
$
498

 
$
452

Earnings before income taxes and fixed charges
 
$
4,207

 
$
4,124

 
$
4,680

 
$
4,548

 
$
4,166

 
$
4,399

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
 
6

 
10

 
11

 
11

 
8

 
10

 
(1) Capitalized interest relates to construction projects in process.
(2) Interest expense consists of interest on indebtedness.
(3) Approximately one-third of rental expense is deemed representative of the interest factor.