COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
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EXHIBIT 12.1 NIKE, Inc. Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges | ||||
The following disclosure reflects the Company's continuing operations:
Year Ended May 31, |
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(In millions) |
2016 |
2015 |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
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Income before income taxes |
$ |
4,623 |
$ |
4,205 |
$ |
3,544 |
$ |
3,256 |
$ |
3,011 |
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Capitalized interest, net of amortization |
(3 |
) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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Adjusted income before income taxes |
4,620 |
4,205 |
3,544 |
3,256 |
3,011 |
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Add fixed charges: |
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Interest expense(1)(2)
|
74 |
60 |
58 |
23 |
31 |
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Interest component of leases(3)
|
66 |
59 |
53 |
48 |
42 |
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Total Fixed Charges |
140 |
119 |
111 |
71 |
73 |
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Earnings before income taxes and fixed charges |
$ |
4,760 |
$ |
4,324 |
$ |
3,655 |
$ |
3,327 |
$ |
3,084 |
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Ratio of earnings to total fixed charges |
34.0 |
36.3 |
32.9 |
46.9 |
42.2 |
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(1)
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Interest expense includes interest both expensed and capitalized and amortization of premiums, discounts and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness. |
(2) |
Interest expense does not include interest related to uncertain tax positions. |
(3)
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Interest component of leases includes one-tenth of rental expense which approximates the interest component of operating leases. |