EX-12 8 a2019q1exhibit12.htm EXHIBIT 12 Exhibit


Exhibit 12

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(in thousands, except for ratio)

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2019
Earnings:
 
Income before income taxes
$
73,919

Add: Fixed Charges
19,370

Add: Amortization of capitalized interest
56

Less: Interest capitalized
1,503

Less: Earnings from joint venture, net
86

Total earnings
$
91,756

 
 
Fixed charges:
 
Interest costs (1)
$
18,083

Interest factor of operating lease expense (2)
1,287

Total fixed charges
$
19,370

 
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (3)
4.74


(1)
Interest costs include both interest expensed and capitalized, including amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount on debt.
(2)
Interest factor of operating lease expense is based on an estimate which the Company considers to be a reasonable approximation.
(3)
The ratio of earnings to fixed charges was computed by dividing earnings by fixed charges.