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Exhibit 12.1

TIFFANY & CO.

STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

 
Three months ended
April 30,
(dollars in millions)
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
$
136.1

 
$
123.1

Fixed charges, less capitalized interest
31.0

 
31.4

Total earnings as defined
$
167.1

 
$
154.5

 
 
 
 
Fixed Charges:
 
 
 
Interest expense before capitalization of interest a
$
9.9

 
$
11.3

Estimated interest portion of rent expense
21.2

 
20.5

Total fixed charges b
$
31.1

 
$
31.8

 
 
 
 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
5.4
x
 
4.9
x

a 
Interest expense does not include interest related to uncertain tax positions and other non-third party indebtedness.

b 
Fixed charges represent interest expense (before interest is capitalized), amortization of deferred financing costs and an appropriate interest factor on operating leases.