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Exhibit 12.1
LSC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(in millions, except ratios)
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Years ended December 31, |
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2016 |
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2015 |
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2014 |
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2013 |
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2012 |
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Earnings (loss) available for fixed charges: |
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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
$ |
157 |
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$ |
138 |
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$ |
88 |
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$ |
137 |
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$ |
(629 |
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Add: Fixed charges before capitalized interest |
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31 |
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9 |
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8 |
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7 |
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7 |
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Add: Amortization of capitalized interest |
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1 |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Total earnings (loss) available for fixed charges |
$ |
189 |
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$ |
147 |
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$ |
96 |
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$ |
144 |
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$ |
(622 |
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Fixed charges: |
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Interest expense (income) |
$ |
18 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
— |
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Interest portion of rental expense |
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13 |
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10 |
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9 |
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8 |
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8 |
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Total fixed charges before capitalized interest |
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31 |
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10 |
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9 |
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8 |
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8 |
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Capitalized interest |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Total fixed charges |
$ |
31 |
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$ |
10 |
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$ |
9 |
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$ |
8 |
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$ |
8 |
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Ratio of earnings (loss) to fixed charges |
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6.10 |
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14.70 |
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10.67 |
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18.00 |
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(77.75 |
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(a) |
In 2012, earnings (loss) were inadequate to cover fixed charges by $630 million, due to certain charges in the year. |