Ca (CA) 10-Q 2013 Q2 Quarterly report

Exhibit 12.1

CA, Inc.

STATEMENT OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(in millions, except ratios)

	Fiscal Year										Six Months Ended
	2008		2009		2010		2011		2012		September 30, 2012
Earnings available for fixed charges:
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations	$	762	$	1,049	$	1,152	$	1,209	$	1,354	$	697
Add: Fixed charges	248		191		156		121		123		49
Total earnings available for fixed charges	$	1,010	$	1,240	$	1,308	$	1,330	$	1,477	$	746
Fixed charges:
Interest expense(1)	$	169	$	130	$	102	$	68	$	64	$	32
Interest portion of rental expense	79		61		54		53		59		17
Total fixed charges	$	248	$	191	$	156	$	121	$	123	$	49
RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES	4.07		6.49		8.38		10.99		12.01		15.22
Deficiency of earnings to fixed charges	n/a		n/a		n/a		n/a		n/a		n/a

(1) Includes amortization of discount related to indebtedness