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

Exhibit 12.1

Penn Virginia Corporation and Subsidiaries

Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges Calculation

(in thousands, except ratios)

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2002     2003     2004     2005     2006  

Earnings

          

Pre-tax income *

   $ 29,705     $ 55,987     $ 72,779     $ 130,918     $ 167,080  

Fixed charges

     4,068       8,379       11,067       20,755       31,313  
                                        

Total earnings

   $ 33,773     $ 64,366     $ 83,846     $ 151,673     $ 198,393  
                                        

Fixed Charges

          

Interest expense **

   $ 3,125     $ 7,352     $ 9,679     $ 18,815     $ 27,984  

Rental interest factor

     943       1,027       1,388       1,940       3,329  
                                        

Total fixed charges

   $ 4,068     $ 8,379     $ 11,067     $ 20,755     $ 31,313  
                                        

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

     8.3 x     7.7 x     7.6 x     7.3 x     6.3 x

* Excludes equity earnings from investees and includes capitalized interest.
** Includes capitalized interest.