| For the nine | ||||
| months ended | ||||
| (dollars in thousands) | September 30, 2011 | |||
Income before loss from unconsolidated entities, income
taxes
and noncontrolling interest |
$ | 147,525 | ||
Interest expense |
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Senior notes payable and other debt |
170,046 | |||
Distributions from unconsolidated entities |
2,138 | |||
Earnings |
$ | 319,709 | ||
Interest |
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Senior notes payable and other debt expense |
$ | 170,046 | ||
Fixed charges |
$ | 170,046 | ||
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges |
1.88 | |||