EX-12.1 2 dex121.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Exhibit 12.1

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,

(dollars in millions)

   2010    2009

Earnings before income taxes

   $ 1,891    $ 1,537

Fixed charges

     147      155
             

Total earnings available for fixed charges

   $     2,038    $     1,692
             

Fixed Charges:

     

Interest expense

   $ 125    $ 131

Interest component of rental payments

     22      24
             

Total fixed charges

   $ 147    $ 155
             

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

     13.9      10.9
             

The ratio of earnings to fixed charges is computed by dividing total earnings available for fixed charges by the fixed charges. For purposes of computing this ratio, fixed charges consist of interest expense plus the interest factor in rental expense.