Exhibit 12.1
TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
The following table sets forth information regarding our ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the periods shown:
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| June 24, 2016 |
| 2015 |
| 2014 |
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| 2011 |
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Earnings: |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes |
| $ | 673 |
| $ | 1,575 |
| $ | 1,760 |
| $ | 1,080 |
| $ | 1,192 |
| $ | 1,395 |
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Fixed charges |
| 103 |
| 162 |
| 154 |
| 165 |
| 209 |
| 194 |
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| $ | 776 |
| $ | 1,737 |
| $ | 1,914 |
| $ | 1,245 |
| $ | 1,401 |
| $ | 1,589 |
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Fixed Charges: |
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Interest expense and amortized premiums, discounts, and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness |
| $ | 93 |
| $ | 139 |
| $ | 131 |
| $ | 142 |
| $ | 176 |
| $ | 161 |
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Interest component of rental expense |
| 10 |
| 23 |
| 23 |
| 23 |
| 33 |
| 33 |
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| $ | 103 |
| $ | 162 |
| $ | 154 |
| $ | 165 |
| $ | 209 |
| $ | 194 |
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges |
| 7.53 |
| 10.72 |
| 12.43 |
| 7.55 |
| 6.70 |
| 8.19 |
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