EX-12.1 2 dex121.htm COMPUTATIONS OF CONSOLIDATED RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Computations of Consolidated Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Exhibit 12.1

Fifth Third Bancorp

Computations of Consolidated Ratios Of Earnings To Fixed Charges

($ In Millions)

 

      Three Months Ended
March 31, 2009
 

Excluding Interest on Deposits:

  

Fixed Charges:

  

Interest Expense (excluding interest on deposits)

   $ 128  

One-Third of Rents, Net of Income from Subleases

     8  
        

Total Fixed Charges

     136  
        

Earnings:

  

Loss Before Income Taxes

     ($262 )

Fixed Charges

     136  
        

Total Earnings

     (126 )
        

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges, Excluding

  

Interest On Deposits

     N/A (a)
        

Coverage Deficiency

     ($262 )
        

Including Interest on Deposits:

  

Fixed Charges:

  

Interest Expense

   $ 402  

One-Third of Rents, Net of Income from Subleases

     8  
        

Total Fixed Charges

   $ 410  
        

Earnings:

  

Loss Before Income Taxes

     ($262 )

Fixed Charges

     410  
        

Total Earnings

   $ 148  
        

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges, Including

  

Interest On Deposits

     0.36x (a)
        

 

(a) Earnings are inadequate to cover fixed charges by $262 million.