EXHIBIT 12

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

The computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges as shown on this Exhibit 12 is provided pursuant to Items 503(d) and 601(12) of Regulation S-K. The Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges is not calculated consistently with the fixed charge coverage ratios that may be required under certain covenants of the Company’s debt agreements. As of October 31, 2008, the Company was in compliance with its loan covenants. See Note 10, Debt, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

	2008		2007			2006		2005		2004
(in millions)
Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit	$	191	$	(73	)	$	395	$	145	$	(35	)
Interest expense(A)		456		493			418		300		219
Debt amortization expense		13		9			13		8		18
Interest portion of rent expense (33%)		17		17			15		15		13
Total earnings		677		446			841		468		215
Capitalized interest		5		7			6		1		1
Interest expense(A)		473		510			433		315		232
Debt amortization expense		13		9			13		8		18
Total fixed charges		491		526			452		324		251
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		1.38		0.85			1.86		1.45		0.86
Earnings shortfall		—		(80	)		—		—		(36	)

(A) Excludes interest expense on income tax contingencies.

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