EX-12.1 2 exhibit1212011930.htm EX-12.1 Exhibit 12.1 2011.9.30


Exhibit 12.1

SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(In thousands, except ratio amounts)

 
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
2011
2010
2011
2010
Earnings:
 
 
 
 
Pretax income
$
44,042

$
28,621

$
152,863

$
147,487

Add fixed charges as adjusted (from below)
34,653

33,239

105,573

101,218

 
$
78,695

$
61,860

$
258,436

$
248,705

Fixed charges:








Interest expense:








Corporate
$
32,144

$
30,560

$
97,217

$
93,058

Amortization of deferred financing costs
894

937

3,259

3,223

1/3 of rental expense
1,615

1,742

5,097

4,937

Fixed charges
$
34,653

$
33,239

$
105,573

$
101,218

Ratio (earnings divided by fixed charges)
2.27

1.86

2.45

2.46