EX-12.1 9 dex121.htm STMT OF COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Stmt of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Exhibit 12.1

STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

We have computed the ratio of earnings to fixed charges for each of the following periods on a consolidated basis. For purposes of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, “earnings” consist of (a) income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes , (b) amortization of capitalized interest and (c) fixed charges, exclusive of capitalized interest cost. “Fixed charges” consist of (a) interest incurred, (b) amortization of deferred loan costs and debt discount and (c) that portion of operating lease rental expense (33%) deemed to be representative of interest. You should read the ratio of earnings to fixed charges in conjunction with our consolidated and condensed financial statements that are incorporated by reference in this prospectus.

 

     Fiscal Year Ended September 30,     Three Months
Ended

December 31,
 
     2006     2007     2008     2009     2010     2009     2010  
                                   unaudited  

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     593,527        (535,955     (710,858     (183,872     (148,271     (49,319     (49,053

Plus: Fixed charges

     130,636        154,515        145,363        137,548        130,774        34,097        33,121   

Less: Capitalized interest

     (124,162     (148,444     (84,474     (50,451     (53,102     (12,648     (13,443

Add: Interest amortized to COS

     95,974        127,530        112,262        54,714        52,243        11,384        6,894   

Add: Interest impaired to COS

     —          12,350        13,795        3,376        2,313        632        —     
                                                        

Earnings available for fixed charges

     695,975        (390,004     (523,912     (38,685     (16,043     (15,854     (22,481

Fixed Charges

     130,636        154,515        145,363        137,548        130,774        34,097        33,121   
                                                        

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

     5.3x        (1     (1     (1     (1     (1     (1
                                                        

 

(1) Earnings for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 and the fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2009 and 2010 were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $390 million, $524 million, $39 million, $16 million, $16 million and $22 million, respectively.