Exhibit 12.1
 
 
 
Ratio of Income (Loss) To Combined Fixed Charges And Preferred Stock Dividends
 
The following table sets forth the calculation of our ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock
 
dividends for the periods shown (dollars in thousands):
 
                           
          For the Year Ended         For the period  
     
December 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
from Nov. 21, 2007
through Dec. 31, 2007
                           
Net income (loss) before taxes
  $ 533,607     $ 323,984     $ (119,797 )   $ (2,901 )
Add:
fixed charges (interest expense)
    152,236       35,083       60,544       415  
 
preferred stock dividend
    -       -       -       -  
Income (loss) as adjusted
  $ 685,843     $ 359,067     $ (59,253 )   $ (2,486 )
Fixed charges (interest expense) + preferred stock dividend
  $ 152,236     $ 35,083     $ 60,544     $ 415  
Ratio of income (losses) to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends
    4.51X       10.23X       (0.99X )     (5.99X )