EX-12.1 7 d313849dex121.htm STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Exhibit 12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

We have computed the ratio of earnings to fixed charges for each of the following periods on a consolidated basis. For purposes of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, “earnings” consist of pre-tax income plus fixed charges (excluding capitalized interest). “Fixed charges” represent interest incurred (whether expensed or capitalized), amortization of debt expense and that portion of rental expense on operating leases deemed to be the equivalent of interest. You should read the ratio of earnings to fixed charges in conjunction with our consolidated and condensed financial statements that are incorporated by reference in this prospectus.

 

     Years Ended December 31,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2007      2008      2009     2010     2011      2011      2012  
     (Dollars in millions)                

EARNINGS:

                  

Earnings before income taxes

   $ 905       $ 429       $ (188   $ (25   $ 905       $ 534       $ 727   

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     79         100         117        137        160         93         64   

Amortization of debt discount

     8         6         8        9        4         4         —     

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     4         5         5        9        12         6         6   

Estimated interest portion of rents (a)

     56         62         45        42        48         15         17   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Earnings

   $ 1,052       $ 602       $ (13   $ 172      $ 1,129       $ 652       $ 814   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

FIXED CHARGES:

                  

Interest expense whether expensed or capitalized

   $ 109       $ 127       $ 142      $ 156      $ 174       $ 100       $ 72   

Amortization of debt discount

     8         6         8        9        4         4         —     

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     4         5         5        9        12         6         6   

Estimated interest portion of rents (a)

     56         62         45        42        48         15         17   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fixed Charges

   $ 177       $ 200       $ 200      $ 216      $ 238       $ 125       $ 95   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

     5.9         3.0         * (b)      * (b)      4.7         5.2         8.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) Total rental expense including marine charters was approximately $386 million, $469 million, $374 million, $347 million and $398 million for the years ended 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively and approximately $188 million and $207 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2012, respectively.

 

(b) For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010, fixed charges exceeded total earnings by $213 million and $44 million, respectively.