EX-12 2 a50623319_ex12.htm EXHIBIT 12 a50623319_ex12.htm
Exhibit 12


SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Unaudited)


The following table sets forth Silgan Holdings Inc.’s computation of its ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the three months ended March 31:


   
2013
    
2012
  
   
(Dollars in thousands)
  
             
Earnings before fixed charges:
            
             
Income before income taxes
   $ 40,707     $ 50,174  
                 
Interest and other debt expense
     17,417       15,588  
                 
Interest portion of rental expense
      139        147  
                 
Earnings before fixed charges
   $ 58,263     $ 65,909  
                 
Fixed charges:
                
                 
Interest and other debt expense
   $ 17,417     $ 15,588  
                 
Interest portion of rental expense
     139       147  
                 
Capitalized interest
      89        67  
                 
Total fixed charges
   $ 17,645     $ 15,802  
                 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
     3.30       4.17