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EXHIBIT 12.1


Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Nine months ended September 30, (dollars in millions)
  2009
2008
Earnings:            
   Net loss attributable to common shareholders(1) $ (3,157.1 ) $ (2,658.9 )
   Loss from discontinued operation       2,109.4  
   Benefit for income taxes   (12.4 )   (281.5 )
 
 
 
   Loss before provision for income taxes   (3,169.5 )   (831.0 )
 
 
 
Fixed charges:            
   Interest and debt expenses on indebtedness   1,984.5     2,344.5  
   Interest factor: one-third of rentals on real and personal properties   13.6     13.9  
 
 
 
   Total fixed charges   1,998.1     2,358.4  
 
 
 
Total earnings before provision for income taxes and fixed charges $ (1,171.4 ) $ 1,527.4  
 
 
 
Ratios of earnings to fixed charges     (1)     (1)
 
 
 

(1)      Earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $3,169.5 million and $831.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively.