EXHIBIT 12.1
SCHEDULE RE: COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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1997 1996 1997 1996
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Income (loss) before provision for
income taxes $(3,526) $4,618 $7,179 $13,329
Interest expense 709 137 948 616
Interest portion of rental expense 221 226 678 663
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Earnings $(2,596) $4,981 $8,805 $14,608
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Interest expense $ 709 $ 137 $ 948 $ 616
Interest portion of rental expense 221 226 678 663
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Fixed Charges $ 930 $ 363 $1,626 $ 1,279
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (2.79) 13.72 5.42 11.42