EXHIBIT 12 Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ----------------- ------------------ 1999 2000 1999 2000 ------- -------- -------- -------- (in thousands) Net loss................................. $(6,256) $(12,445) $(22,922) $(20,057) Add fixed charges: Interest expense including amortization of debt issuance cost.. 3,962 4,128 11,058 12,246 ------- -------- -------- -------- Loss..................................... $(2,294) $ (8,317) $(11,864) $ (7,811) ------- -------- -------- -------- Fixed Charges Interest expense including amortization of debt............................... $ 3,962 $ 4,128 $ 11,058 $ 12,246 Capitalized interest................... 258 -- 1,858 -- ------- -------- -------- -------- Total Fixed Charges...................... $ 4,220 $ 4,128 $ 12,916 $ 12,246 ------- -------- -------- -------- Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges....... -- -- -- -- Deficiency of Earnings to Cover Fixed Charges................................. $ 6,514 $ 12,445 $ 24,780 $ 20,057