EX-12 4 a35868exv12.htm EXHIBIT 12 exv12
 

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EXHIBIT 12
SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
                                         
    2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for taxes on income
   $ 56,770     $ (72,774 )   $ 40,989     $ 26,396     $ (53,625 )
 
Add — Fixed charges net of capitalized Interest
     15,424       17,882       17,874       21,221       24,868  
 
                              
 
Income (loss) before taxes and fixed charges (net of capitalized interest)
     72,194       (54,892 )     58,863       47,617       (28,757 )
 
                              
 
Fixed charges:
                                       
 
Interest
     10,279       12,805       13,001       15,771       19,467  
Amortization of debt issuance costs
     2,311       1,992       1,596       2,176       1,936  
 
Estimated interest component of rental expense
     2,834       3,085       3,277       3,274       3,465  
 
                              
 
Total
     15,424       17,882       17,874       21,221       24,868  
 
                              
 
Ratio of earnings before taxes and fixed charges, to fixed charges
     4.7       (1 )     3.3       2.2       (2 )
 
                                  
 
(1)   As a result of losses incurred in fiscal 2006, the Company was unable to fully cover fixed charges. The amount of such deficiency during this period was approximately $73 million.
 
(2)   As a result of losses incurred in fiscal 2003, the Company was unable to fully cover fixed charges. The amount of such deficiency during this period was approximately $54 million.