Exhibit 12.1
ECOLAB INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Dollars in millions, except ratios)
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| September 30, |
| Year Ended December 31, |
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Earnings |
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Pre-tax income from continuing operations before income or loss from equity investees |
| $ | 1,239.9 |
| $ | 1,298.3 |
| $ | 1,012.6 |
| $ | 679.6 |
| $ | 747.7 |
| $ | 620.1 |
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Fixed charges, as computed below |
| 256.8 |
| 343.5 |
| 346.6 |
| 125.4 |
| 105.9 |
| 107.8 |
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Total earnings including fixed charges |
| $ | 1,496.7 |
| $ | 1,641.8 |
| $ | 1,359.2 |
| $ | 805.0 |
| $ | 853.6 |
| $ | 727.9 |
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Fixed Charges |
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Interest expense and amortization of debt premiums and discounts related to indebtedness |
| $ | 202.0 |
| $ | 272.8 |
| $ | 285.6 |
| $ | 82.1 |
| $ | 65.6 |
| $ | 67.5 |
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Appropriate portion (1/3) of rentals representative of the interest factor |
| 54.8 |
| 70.7 |
| 61.0 |
| 43.3 |
| 40.3 |
| 40.3 |
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Total fixed charges |
| $ | 256.8 |
| $ | 343.5 |
| $ | 346.6 |
| $ | 125.4 |
| $ | 105.9 |
| $ | 107.8 |
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges |
| 5.83 |
| 4.78 |
| 3.92 |
| 6.42 |
| 8.06 |
| 6.75 |
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