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EXHIBIT 12.1
Juniper Networks, Inc.
Statements of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(In millions, except ratios)
(In millions, except ratios)
Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||
Earnings for computation of ratio(*): | |||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes and before adjustment for noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries or income from equity investees | $ | 811.8 | $ | 827.4 | $ | 852.2 | $ | (86.3 | ) | $ | 518.4 | ||||||||
Plus: | |||||||||||||||||||
Fixed charges | 113.1 | 109.4 | 98.5 | 83.3 | 76.1 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of capitalized interest | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||
Less: | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest capitalized | — | (0.4 | ) | (2.2 | ) | (2.7 | ) | (1.9 | ) | ||||||||||
Total earnings (loss) | $ | 926.3 | $ | 937.7 | $ | 949.3 | $ | (5.2 | ) | $ | 593.0 | ||||||||
Fixed charges(*): | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | $ | 99.2 | $ | 95.7 | $ | 81.9 | $ | 66.0 | $ | 58.1 | |||||||||
Interest capitalized | — | 0.4 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 1.9 | ||||||||||||||
Amortized premiums, discounts, and capitalized expenses relating to indebtedness | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||
Estimate of interest within rental expense | 11.8 | 11.4 | 13.0 | 13.8 | 15.8 | ||||||||||||||
Total fixed charges | $ | 113.1 | $ | 109.4 | $ | 98.5 | $ | 83.3 | $ | 76.1 | |||||||||
Ratio of earnings (loss) to fixed charges | 8.2x | 8.6x | 9.6x | (0.1)x | 7.8x |
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(*) | For this ratio, both "earnings" and “fixed charges” conform to the calculation required by Item 503(d) of Regulation S-K. |