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EXHIBIT 12
HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(in millions, except ratio amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||
Earnings: | |||||||
Income before taxes | $ | 313 | $ | 207 | |||
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | |||
309 | 203 | ||||||
Add: | |||||||
Fixed charges | 175 | 187 | |||||
Distributed income of equity method investees | 12 | 2 | |||||
Subtract: | |||||||
Interest capitalized | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | |||
Earnings available for fixed charges | $ | 495 | $ | 391 | |||
Fixed Charges: | |||||||
Interest expense(1) | $ | 144 | $ | 153 | |||
Interest capitalized | 1 | 1 | |||||
Estimated interest included in rent expense | 30 | 33 | |||||
Total Fixed Charges | $ | 175 | $ | 187 | |||
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges | 2.8 | 2.1 |
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(1) Includes the amortization of debt discounts, premiums and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness.