EX-12.1 2 k02504exv12w1.txt COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND RATIO EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED DIVIDENDS Exhibit 12.1 COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED DISTRIBUTIONS The ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the Company (including its subsidiaries and majority-owned partnerships) presents the relationship of the Company's earnings to its fixed charges. "Earnings" as used in the computation, is based on the Company's income from continuing operations before minority interests and income or loss from equity investees plus fixed charges. "Fixed charges" is comprised of (i) interest charges, whether expensed or capitalized, (ii) amortization of loan costs and discounts or premiums relating to indebtedness of the Company and its subsidiaries and majority-owned partnerships, excluding in all cases items which would be or are eliminated in consolidation, and (iii) preferred stock or OP Unit distributions. The Company's ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges presents the relationship of the Company's earnings (as defined above) to fixed charges (as defined above).
2005 2004(a) 2003(a) 2002(a) 2001(a) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (in thousands) Earnings: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (5,244) $ (41,243) $ 22,637 $ 39,745 $ 42,915 before minority interest and income (loss) from equity investee Add: Fixed charges 60,572 52,533 48,178 42,644 42,851 Less: Distributions to preferred OP unitholders (961) (4,438) (6,479) (7,803) (8,131) Capitalized Interest (69) (380) (2,082) (2,915) (3,704) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 54,298 $ 6,472 $ 62,254 $ 71,671 $ 73,931 ============================================================================ Fixed Charges: Interest Expense $ 59,972 $ 48,243 $ 38,738 $ 32,375 $ 31,016 Hedging Valuation Adjustment (430) (528) 879 (449) -- Distributions to preferred OP unitholders 961 4,438 6,479 7,803 8,131 Capitalized Interest 69 380 2,082 2,915 3,704 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 60,572 $ 52,533 $ 48,178 $ 42,644 $ 42,851 ============================================================================ Ratio of earnings to fixed charges <1:1 <1:1 1.29 1.68 1.73
---------- (a) Amounts are presented prior to restatement for FAS 144 related to discontinued operations.