Exhibit 12.1
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
The following table sets forth our ratio of earnings to fixed charges for each of the periods indicated using financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS.
| | Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
| | (in thousands Euros) | | | |
Computation of Fixed charges | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Interest expense (1) | | 225,035 | | 239,991 | | 284,117 | | 200,562 | | 49,660 | |
Add: Interest capitalized | | 5,153 | | 9,131 | | 7,344 | | 7,612 | | 2,399 | |
Add: Estimated rental expense | | 8,753 | | 6,955 | | 6,799 | | 3,610 | | 1,927 | |
Add: Preference security dividend requirement | | 1,307 | | 1,307 | | 0 | | 0 | | 0 | |
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Total Fixed Charges | | 238,941 | | 256,077 | | 298,260 | | 211,784 | | 53,986 | |
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Computation of Earnings | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Profit / (loss) before tax from continuing operations before share of profit or loss of associates | | 596,262 | | 498,701 | | 389,355 | | 81,087 | | 158,663 | |
Add: Fixed charges | | 238,941 | | 256,077 | | 298,260 | | 211,784 | | 53,986 | |
Less: Preference security dividend requirement | | (1,307 | ) | (1,307 | ) | 0 | | 0 | | 0 | |
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Total earnings | | 835,203 | | 754,778 | | 687,615 | | 292,871 | | 212,649 | |
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges | | 3.4954 | | 2.9475 | | 2.3054 | | 1.3829 | | 3.9390 | |
(1) Includes amortized premiums, discounts and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness
(2) Imputed interest on operating leases is estimated to be 10% of rent expense