10-K: Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Published on February 27, 2015


Exhibit 12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

The following table sets forth our ratio of earnings to fixed charges on a reported basis for the periods indicated.  Earnings consist of income from continuing operations plus fixed charges.  Fixed charges consist of interest expense, amortization of deferred financing costs and costs related to retiring certain debt early.  We have calculated the ratio of earnings to fixed charges by adding net income from continuing operations to fixed charges and dividing that sum by such fixed charges.

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2011
   
2012
   
2013
   
2014
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
$
58,436
   
$
52,606
   
$
120,698
   
$
172,521
   
$
221,349
 
Interest expense
   
90,602
     
86,899
     
106,096
     
92,048
     
126,869
 
Income before fixed charges
 
$
149,038
   
$
139,505
   
$
226,794
   
$
264,569
   
$
348,218
 
                                         
Capitalized interest
 
$
22
   
$
139
   
$
240
   
$
190
   
$
 
Interest expense
   
90,602
     
86,899
     
106,096
     
92,048
     
126,869
 
Total fixed charges
 
$
90,624
   
$
87,038
   
$
106,336
   
$
92,238
   
$
126,869
 
Earnings / fixed charge coverage ratio
   
1.6
x
   
1.6
x
   
2.1
x
   
2.9
x
   
2.7
x