EXHIBIT 12.1
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
For the Nine Months Ended
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31-May March 3, March 2, March 2,
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Historical Pro Forma Historical Historical Pro Forma
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1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002
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Income (loss) before income taxes $(15.9) $(15.4) $(12.6) $(1.0) $16.8 $29.8 $26.2 $33.8 $37.4
Interest expense 33.6 35.0 33.0 33.9 34.8 24.1 27.1 19.7 18.1
Interest portion of rentals 2.8 3.1 2.9 2.6 3.2 3.2 2.4 3.2 3.2
Amortization of deferred financing fees 3.0 4.8 7.0 2.7 3.2 0.9 2.3 2.7 0.7
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Total fixed charges 39.4 42.9 42.9 39.2 41.2 28.2 31.8 25.6 22.0
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Earnings available for fixed charges $ 23.5 $ 27.5 $ 30.3 $38.2 $58.0 $58.0 $58.0 $59.4 $59.4
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 0.6 0.6 0.7 1.0 1.4 2.1 1.8 2.3 2.7
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Excess (deficiency) to cover fixed charges $(15.9) $(15.4) $(12.6) $(1.0) $16.8 $29.8 $26.2 $33.8 $37.4
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