The Coca-Cola Company (KO) 10-Q 2013 Q3 Quarterly report

Exhibit 12.1

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

	Nine Months Ended September 27, 2013			Year Ended December 31,
				2012			2011			2010			2009			2008
(In millions except ratio)
EARNINGS:
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	9,249		$	11,809		$	11,458		$	14,207		$	8,902		$	7,525
Fixed charges	383			486			505			792			422			513
Less:
Capitalized interest, net	(1		)	(1		)	(1		)	(1		)	(4		)	(7		)
Equity (income) loss — net of dividends	(270		)	(426		)	(269		)	(671		)	(359		)	1,128
Adjusted earnings	$	9,361		$	11,868		$	11,693		$	14,327		$	8,961		$	9,159
FIXED CHARGES:
Gross interest incurred	$	315		$	398		$	418		$	734		$	359		$	445
Interest portion of rent expense	68			88			87			58			63			68
Total fixed charges	$	383		$	486		$	505		$	792		$	422		$	513
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges	24.4			24.4			23.2			18.1			21.2			17.9

As of September 27, 2013, the Company was contingently liable for guarantees of indebtedness owed by third parties, including certain variable interest entities, in the amount of $639 million. Fixed charges for these contingent liabilities have not been included in the computation of the above ratios, as the amounts are immaterial and, in the opinion of management, it is not probable that the Company will be required to satisfy the guarantees. The interest amount in the above table does not include interest expense associated with unrecognized tax benefits.