EX-12.1 5 dex121.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

EXHIBIT 12.1

PLUM CREEK TIMBER COMPANY, INC.

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

 

     YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
(In Millions)    2006      2005      2004      2003      2002
 

Consolidated pretax income from continuing operations

   $ 328      $ 339      $ 366      $ 186      $ 235

Interest and other financial charges included in expense

     138        118        118        126        113

Interest portion of rental expense

     2        1        1        1        1
                                          

Earnings

   $ 468      $ 458      $ 485      $ 313      $ 349
                                          

Interest and other financial charges

   $ 138      $ 118      $ 118      $ 126      $ 113

Interest portion of rental expense

     2        1        1        1        1
                                          

Fixed Charges

   $ 140      $ 119      $ 119      $ 127      $ 114
                                          

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

     3.3        3.8        4.1        2.5        3.1