EX-12 4 a2207134zex-12.htm EX-12

Exhibit 12

 

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

 

The following table sets forth the Company’s ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the years ended December 31 as indicated:

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

2007

 

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

 

10.12

 

14.84

 

15.26

 

5.75

 

13.12

 

 

For purposes of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings are defined as earnings before income taxes from continuing operations plus fixed charges.  Fixed charges consist of interest expense (including capitalized interest) and the portion of rental expense that is representative of the interest factor.