EX-12.1 2 tif-exhibit121x10312016.htm EXHIBIT 12.1 Exhibit


Exhibit 12.1

TIFFANY & CO.

STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

 
Nine months ended
October 31,
(dollars in millions)
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
$
430.2

 
$
461.1

Fixed charges, less capitalized interest
94.1

 
92.8

Total earnings as defined
$
524.3

 
$
553.9

 
 
 
 
Fixed Charges:
 
 
 
Interest expense before capitalization of interest a
$
33.4

 
$
34.3

Estimated interest portion of rent expense
62.1

 
59.4

Total fixed charges b
$
95.5

 
$
93.7

 
 
 
 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
5.5
x
 
5.9
x

a 
Interest expense does not include interest related to uncertain tax positions and other non-third party indebtedness.

b 
Fixed charges represent interest expense (before interest is capitalized), amortization of deferred financing costs and an appropriate interest factor on operating leases.