RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
The following table sets forth our consolidated ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges for each of the periods indicated. For the purpose of calculating the consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges, “earnings” represents pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations plus fixed charges, and less any interest capitalized. “Fixed charges” consists of interest expense, whether expensed or capitalized, amortization of debt financing costs, and one-third of lease expense. You should read these ratios in connection with our consolidated financial statements, including the notes to those statements, incorporated by reference in this prospectus.
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| Year Ended September 30, |
| 2011 | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 |
Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges | 1.2 | | 1.1 | | 1.2 | | 1.6 | | (a) |
Deficiency of (loss) earnings to fixed charges (a) | | | | | | | | | $(440.8) |
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(a) | Due to losses the year ended September 30, 2015, the coverage ratio was less than 1:1. We would have needed to generate additional earnings of $440.8 million in this period in order to achieve ratio of 1:1. |
USE OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive any cash proceeds from the issuance of the exchange notes. We are making this exchange offer solely to satisfy our obligations under the Registration Rights Agreements. In consideration for issuing the exchange notes, we will receive initial notes in a like and corresponding aggregate principal amount.
