NBTY INC - FORM 10-K - EX-12.1 - November 17, 2015

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Exhibit 12.1


NBTY INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

 
   Fiscal year ended September 30,  
(Dollars in thousands)
  2015   2014   2013   2012   2011  

EARNINGS AVAILABLE TO COVER FIXED CHARGES:

                                

Income (loss) before income taxes

   $ 87,505   $ (34,007 ) $ 184,358   $ 234,783   $ 43,688  

Less:

                                

Interest capitalized

     (765 )   (1,611 )   (3,219 )   (1,349 )   —  

Add:

                                

Fixed charges deducted from earnings (see below)

     179,719     184,482     193,468     204,125     238,596  
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Earnings available to cover fixed charges

   $ 266,459   $ 148,864   $ 374,607   $ 437,559   $ 282,284  
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FIXED CHARGES:

                                

Interest expensed and capitalized and amortized premiums, discounts and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness

   $ 133,695   $ 137,649   $ 150,319   $ 159,933   $ 195,566  

Appropriate portion (1/3) of rentals representing interest

     46,024     46,833     43,149     44,192     43,030  
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Fixed charges

   $ 179,719   $ 184,482   $ 193,468   $ 204,125   $ 238,596  
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

     1.48     0.81     1.94     2.14     1.18  
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