Volcano Corp - FORM 10-K - EX-12.1 - RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES - March 5, 2010

Attached files

file	filename
EX-21.1 - SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT - Volcano Corp	dex211.htm
EX-31.1 - CERTIFICATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TORULE 13A-14A - Volcano Corp	dex311.htm
EX-23.1 - CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM - Volcano Corp	dex231.htm
EX-10.29 - SEVERANCE AGREEMENT AND RELEASE - Volcano Corp	dex1029.htm
EX-10.27 - ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF SUBLEASE, AND CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION - Volcano Corp	dex1027.htm
EX-10.23 - NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER CASH COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS - Volcano Corp	dex1023.htm
EX-10.26 - OFFICE LEASE, DATED DECEMBER 28, 2009, BY AND BETWEEN THE REGISTRANT AND KILROY - Volcano Corp	dex1026.htm
EX-32.2 - CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. - Volcano Corp	dex322.htm
EX-32.1 - CERTIFICATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. - Volcano Corp	dex321.htm
10-K - FORM 10-K - Volcano Corp	d10k.htm
EX-31.2 - CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14A/15D-14A - Volcano Corp	dex312.htm

Exhibit 12.1

Volcano Corporation

Computation of Earnings to Fixed Charges Ratio

(Unaudited—in thousands)


		Years Ended December 31,
		2009				2008				2007				2006				2005
Net loss
Loss before provision for income taxes		$	(27,767	)		$	(13,085	)		$	(26,052	)		$	(8,305	)		$	(15,191	)
Fixed charges			1,118				758				668				4,356				5,586

Total			(26,649	)			(12,327	)			(25,384	)			(3,949	)			(9,605	)

Fixed Charges
Interest expense on indebtedness and amortization of deferred financing costs		$	5			$	113			$	199			$	4,013			$	5,311
Interest component of rentals (1)			1,113				645				469				343				275

Total		$	1,118			$	758			$	668			$	4,356			$	5,586

Deficiency of earnings available to cover fixed charges		$	(27,767	)		$	(13,085	)		$	(26,052	)		$	(8,305	)		$	(15,191	)

(1)	Represents the estimated portion of operating lease rental expense that is considered by us to be representative of interest and amortization of discount related to indebtedness.