Exhibit 12.1 Foster Wheeler Ltd. Statement of Computation of Consolidated Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Combined Fixed Charges ($000's) Unaudited Three Months Ended Earnings: March 28, 2003 March 29, 2002 - --------- -------------- -------------- (Restated) Net loss $ (19,820) $ (25,610) Taxes on income 7,458 5,884 Total fixed charges 23,964 24,268 Capitalized interest (308) (238) Capitalized interest amortized 568 555 Equity loss/(earnings) of non-consolidated associated companies accounted for by the equity method, net of dividends (3,506) 6,076 --------------- -------------- $ 8,356 $ 10,935 =============== ============== Fixed Charges: - -------------- Interest expense (includes dividend on preferred security of $4,372 in 2003 and $4,012 in 2002) $ 21,794 $ 20,916 Capitalized interest 308 238 Imputed interest on non-capitalized lease payment* 1,862 3,114 -------------- -------------- $ 23,964 $ 24,268 ============== ============== Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges -** -** ============== ============== * The percent of rent included in the calculation is a reasonable approximation of the interest factor. ** Earnings are inadequate to cover fixed charges. The coverage deficiency is $15,608 and $13,333 for the quarters ended 2003 and 2002, respectively. The Company's condensed consolidated statement of earnings and comprehensive income and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three month period ended March 29, 2002 have been revised to account for the liabilities and results of operations associated with one of its postretirement medical plans in accordance with SFAS 106, "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions." Note: There were no preferred shares outstanding during the period indicated and, therefore, the consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges and combined fixed charges and preferred share dividend requirements would have been the same as the consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges and combined fixed charges for the period indicated.