EX-12 2 exhibit12-033114.htm EXHIBIT Exhibit 12 - 033114


Exhibit 12

Avis Budget Group, Inc.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Dollars in millions)

 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Earnings available to cover fixed charges:
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
5

 
(57
)
Plus: Fixed charges
147

 
143

Earnings available to cover fixed charges
$
152

 
$
86

 
 
 
 
Fixed charges (a):
 
 
 
Interest, including amortization of deferred financing costs
$
122

 
$
119

Interest portion of rental payment
25

 
24

Total fixed charges
$
147

 
$
143

 
 
 
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (b)
1.03
x
 
-
__________
(a) Consists of interest expense on all indebtedness (including amortization of deferred financing costs) and the portion of operating lease rental expense that is representative of the interest factor. Interest expense on all indebtedness is detailed as follows:
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Related to debt under vehicle programs
$
66

 
$
61

All other
56

 
58

 
$
122

 
$
119


(b) Earnings were not sufficient to cover fixed charges for the three months ended March 31, 2013 by $57 million.