EX-12 2 dex12.htm STATEMENT REGARDING COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Statement Regarding Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges

EXHIBIT 12

Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges

 

     2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  
     (In thousands)  

Income before Income Taxes

   $ 402,746     $ 343,105     $ 261,806     $ 220,396     $ 232,711  

Fixed Charges:

          

Interest Expense

     700,318       452,833       280,769       285,660       328,222  

1/3 Rent Expense

     13,083       12,516       10,656       9,935       8,521  
                                        

Total Fixed Charges

     713,401       465,349       291,425       295,595       336,743  

Adjusted Earnings

   $ 1,116,147     $ 808,454     $ 553,231     $ 515,991     $ 569,454  

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

     1.56 x     1.74 x     1.90 x     1.75 x     1.69 x

Interest on Deposits

   $ 469,289     $ 273,533     $ 148,135     $ 142,312     $ 186,402  

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges excluding interest on deposits

     2.65 x     2.79 x     2.83 x     2.44 x     2.55 x