S-4: Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

Published on November 12, 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.

 

          Nine Months Ended  
    Year Ended December 31,     September 30,  
    2010     2011     2012     2013     2014     2015  
                                     
 Income   $ 58,436     $ 52,606     $ 120,689     $ 172,521     $ 221,349     $ 169,772  
Interest Expense     90,602       86,899       106,096       92,048       126,869       122,173  
Income before fixed charges   $ 149,038     $ 139,505     $ 226,794     $ 264,569     $ 348,218     $ 291,945  
                                                 
Capitalized Interest   $ 22     $ 139     $ 240     $ 190     $     $ 1,945  
Interest Expense   $ 90,602     $ 86,899     $ 106,096     $ 92,048     $ 126,869     $ 122,173  
Total Fixed Charges   $ 90,624     $ 87,038     $ 106,336     $ 92,238     $ 126,869     $ 124,118  
Earnings / Fixed Charge coverage ratio     1.6 x     1.6 x     2.1 x     2.9 x     2.7 x     2.4 x