Form: 10-K

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

February 21, 2017



Exhibit 12.1

Ratio of Earnings 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:

 
For the Year Ended
(In Thousands, Except Ratios)
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2012
Net income before taxes
$
552,026

$
250,350

$
589,207

$
362,688

$
327,768

Add: Fixed charges (interest expense) (1)
375,963

306,590

200,430

123,856

146,781

Preferred stock dividend
2,449





Income as adjusted
$
930,438

$
556,940

$
789,637

$
486,544

$
474,549

Fixed charges (interest expense) + preferred stock dividend
$
378,412

$
306,590

$
200,430

$
123,856

$
146,781

Ratio of income (losses) to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends
2.46
x
1.82x

3.94x

3.93x

3.23x

Deficiency
$

$

$

$

$

(1) Includes effect of realized losses on interest rate swaps.