EX-12 2 a2207506zex-12.htm EX-12
QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this document


EXHIBIT 12

IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED

STATEMENT OF THE CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2007   2008   2009   2010   2011  

Earnings:

                               

Income from Continuing Operations before Provision for Income Taxes

  $ 243,161   $ 240,766   $ 345,279   $ 334,222   $ 352,900  

Add: Fixed Charges

    292,435     309,991     292,860     284,052     286,241  
                       

  $ 535,596   $ 550,757   $ 638,139   $ 618,274   $ 639,141  
                       

Fixed Charges:

                               

Interest Expense, Net

  $ 214,147   $ 219,989   $ 212,545   $ 204,559   $ 205,256  

Interest Portion of Rent Expense

    78,288     90,002     80,315     79,493     80,985  
                       

  $ 292,435   $ 309,991   $ 292,860   $ 284,052   $ 286,241  
                       

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

    1.8 x   1.8 x   2.2 x   2.2 x   2.2 x



QuickLinks

IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF THE CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (Dollars in thousands)