Exhibit 12 RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Quarter Ended Quarter Ended March 31, March 31, 2001 2002 ------------- ------------- (in thousands) Net loss ..................................................... $(4,198) $(1,450) Add fixed charges: Interest costs including amortization of debt issuance cost, discount on notes payable and fresh-start adjustment 4,402 3,591 ------- ------- Earnings before fixed charges ................................ $ 204 $ 2,141 Fixed charges: Interest costs including amortization of debt issuance cost, discount on notes payable and fresh-start adjustment 4,402 3,591 ------- ------- Total fixed charges .......................................... $ 4,402 $ 3,591 ------- ------- Deficiency of earnings to cover fixed charges ................ $(4,198) $(1,450) ======= ======= 28