EXHIBIT 12.1
Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
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SIX MONTHS ENDED YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
JUNE 30, 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
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Fixed Charges:
Interest charges $ 9,669 $21,446 $ 6,838 $ 6,632 $ 8,068 $ 11,020
Interest Portion of Rent Expense 41 56 15 30 22 32
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Total Fixed Charges $ 9,710 $21,502 $ 6,853 $ 6,662 $ 8,090 $ 11,052
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Earnings:
Earnings $ 5,001 $ 1,870 $15,528 $ 7,782 $ 4,306 $ (5,513)
Interest Charges 9,669 21,446 6,838 6,632 8,068 11,020
Interest Portion of Rent Expense 41 56 15 30 22 32
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Total Earnings $14,711 $23,372 $22,381 $14,444 $12,396 $ 5,539
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 1.5x 1.1x 3.3x 2.2x 1.5x --
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