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Exhibit 12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED SHARE DIVIDENDS

Our ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred share dividends for the periods indicated are set forth below. For purposes of calculating the ratios set forth below, earnings represent net income from continuing operations from our consolidated statements of operations, as adjusted for fixed charges; and fixed charges represent interest expense and preferred share dividends from our consolidated statements of operations.

The following table presents our ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred share dividends for the five years ended December 31, 2010 (dollars in thousands):

 

     For the Years Ended December 31  
     2010      2009     2008     2007     2006  

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 110,590       $ (440,141   $ (617,130   $ (435,991   $ 74,704   

Add back fixed charges:

           

Interest expense

     95,658         260,803        489,710        700,460        63,410   
                                         

Earnings before fixed charges and preferred share dividends

     206,248         (179,338     (127,420     264,469        138,114   

Fixed charges and preferred share dividends:

           

Interest expense

     95,658         260,803        489,710        700,460        63,410   

Preferred share dividends

     13,641         13,641        13,641        11,817        10,079   
                                         

Total fixed charges and preferred share dividends

   $ 109,299       $ 274,444      $ 503,351      $ 712,277      $ 73,489   
                                         

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

     2.2x         —   (1)       —   (1)       —   (1)       2.2x   

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred share dividends

     1.9x         —   (2)       —   (2)       —   (2)       1.9x   

 

(1) The dollar amount of the deficiency for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 is $440.1 million, $617.1 million, and $436.0 million, respectively.
(2) The dollar amount of the deficiency for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 is $453.8 million, $630.8 million, and $447.8 million, respectively.

 

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