EX-12.2 5 d308496dex122.htm STATEMENT REGARDING COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF PRO FORMA Statement regarding computation of ratio of pro forma

Exhibit 12.2

to Registration Statement

CENTURYLINK, INC.

CALCULATION OF PRO FORMA RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(UNAUDITED)

 

     Year Ended
December 31,		  
     2011  
     (Dollars in millions)  

Income before income tax expense

    $ 1,021   

Less: Income from equity investee

      (13 ) 

Add: estimated fixed charges

      1,501   

Add: estimated amortization of capitalized interest

      14   

Add: distributed income of equity investee

      14   

Less: interest capitalized

      (30 ) 
  

 

 

  

Total earnings available for fixed charges

    $ 2,507   
  

 

 

  

Estimate of interest factor on rentals

      165   

Interest expense, including amortization of premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs

      1,306   

Interest capitalized

      30   
  

 

 

  

Total fixed charges

    $ 1,501   
  

 

 

  

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

      1.7