EX-12.1 18 e39628ex12_1.htm COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS
EXHIBIT 12.1


Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Six months ended June 30, (dollars in millions)

  CIT           Predecessor CIT  
 
 
 
  2010   2009  
 
 
 
Earnings:            
  Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders (1) $ 239.4   $ (2,082.6 )
  Provision for income taxes   113.6     20.7  
 
 
 
  Income (loss) before provision for income taxes   353.0     (2,061.9 )
 
 
 
Fixed charges:            
  Interest and debt expenses on indebtedness   1,651.4     1,290.7  
  Interest factor: one-third of rentals on real and personal properties   7.8     10.4  
 
 
 
  Total fixed charges   1,659.2     1,301.1  
   
 
 
Total earnings before provision for income taxes and fixed charges $ 2,012.2   $ (760.8 )
 
 
 
Ratios of earnings to fixed charges   1.21x       (1)
 
 

 

(1) Earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $2,061.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009.