EX-12.1 6 ex121ratioofearningstofixe.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES EX 12.1 RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 12.31.13


Exhibit 12.1
Aspect Software Group Holdings Ltd.
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(In thousands)

 
 
2013 
 
2012 
 
2011 
 
 
2010 
 
 
2009 
 
(Loss) income before income taxes
 
$
(13,699
)
 
$
(3,190
)
 
$
43,424

 
$
36,683

 
$
39,144

Add: Fixed charges net of capitalized interest
 
73,344

 
67,518

 
69,964

 
70,113

 
64,499

Income before income taxes and fixed charges (net of capitalized interest)
 
59,645

 
64,328

 
113,388

 
106,796

 
103,643

Fixed charges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest
 
65,542

 
61,622

 
63,741

 
56,562

 
57,133

Amortization of debt issuance costs
 
6,038

 
4,080

 
4,141

 
11,325

 
5,224

Estimated interest component of rental expense
 
1,764

 
1,816

 
2,082

 
2,226

 
2,142

Total
 
73,344

 
67,518

 
69,964

 
70,113

 
64,499

Ratio of earnings before taxes and fixed charges, to fixed charges
 
0.81

 
0.95

 
1.62

 
1.52

 
1.61