EX-12 2 g01059exv12.htm EX-12 STATEMENT RE: COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Ex-12
 

EXHIBIT 12
 
HCA INC.
 
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
For the quarters ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
(Dollars in millions)
 
                 
    Quarter  
    2006     2005  
 
EARNINGS:
               
Income before minority interests and income taxes
  $ 662     $ 703  
Fixed charges, excluding capitalized interest
    220       196  
                 
    $ 882     $ 899  
                 
FIXED CHARGES:
               
Interest charged to expense
  $ 186     $ 164  
Interest portion of rental expense and amortization of deferred loan costs
    34       32  
                 
Fixed charges, excluding capitalized interest
    220       196  
Capitalized interest
    8       6  
                 
    $ 228     $ 202  
                 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
    3.86       4.44