EXHIBIT 12.1
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
We have computed the ratio of earnings to fixed charges for each of the following periods on a consolidated basis. For purposes of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, “earnings” consist of pretax income (loss) before adjustment for minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries or income or loss from equity investees, plus fixed charges (excluding capitalized interest), plus distributed income of equity investees. “Fixed charges” represent interest incurred (whether expensed or capitalized), amortization of debt expense and an estimate of the interest within rental expense. You should read the ratio of earnings to fixed charges in conjunction with our consolidated and condensed financial statements that are incorporated by reference in this prospectus.
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EARNINGS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | 147,980 | $ | (163,751 | ) | $ | 261,992 | $ | (493,466 | ) | $ | 515,501 | ||||||||
Less capitalized interest | (1,277 | ) | (12,474 | ) | (48,119 | ) | (42,125 | ) | (31,790 | ) | ||||||||||
Deduct equity (income) loss of less than 50% owned subsidiaries | (22,215 | ) | (19,469 | ) | (32,329 | ) | (31,854 | ) | (19,573 | ) | ||||||||||
Add distributed income of less than 50% owned subsidiaries | 26,180 | 30,008 | 32,750 | 48,500 | 37,800 | |||||||||||||||
Add fixed charges | 106,772 | 107,709 | 118,699 | 148,286 | 120,974 | |||||||||||||||
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| $ | 257,440 | $ | (57,977 | ) | $ | 332,993 | $ | (370,659 | ) | $ | 622,912 | |||||||||
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FIXED CHARGES: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of capitalized amounts | 97,875 | 86,710 | 57,656 | 94,864 | 75,962 | |||||||||||||||
Capitalized interest | 1,277 | 12,474 | 48,119 | 42,125 | 31,790 | |||||||||||||||
Interest portion of rent expense | 7,620 | 8,525 | 12,924 | 11,297 | 13,222 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Fixed Charges | $ | 106,772 | $ | 107,709 | $ | 118,699 | $ | 148,286 | $ | 120,974 | ||||||||||
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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES | 2.4 | — | (a) | 2.8 | — | (a) | 5.1 | |||||||||||||
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| (a) | For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2008, Helix recorded losses. As a result, Helix’s ratio coverage was less than 1:1. Helix would have needed to generate additional earnings of $165.7 million and $518.9 million in 2010 and 2008, respectively, to achieve coverage of 1:1 in each of those respective years. |