Exhibit 12.1
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Global Crossing Limited
(Dollars in Millions)
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||||||||
Loss before benefit (provision) for income taxes | $ | (177 | ) | $ | (140 | ) | $ | (235 | ) | $ | (249 | ) | $ | (261 | ) | |||||
Interest expense | 191 | 160 | 176 | 177 | 110 | |||||||||||||||
Portion of rent expense representing interest | 67 | 64 | 66 | 57 | 47 | |||||||||||||||
Income (loss) available for fixed charges | $ | 81 | $ | 84 | $ | 7 | $ | (15 | ) | $ | (104 | ) | ||||||||
Fixed Charges: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | $ | 191 | $ | 160 | $ | 176 | $ | 177 | $ | 110 | ||||||||||
Portion of rent expense representing interest | 67 | 64 | 66 | 57 | 47 | |||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Fixed charges | $ | 262 | $ | 228 | $ | 246 | $ | 238 | $ | 160 | ||||||||||
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Deficiency | $ | 181 | $ | 144 | $ | 239 | $ | 253 | $ | 264 | ||||||||||