Exhibit 12.1
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(In millions, except ratio information) 31-May
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Historical Pro Forma
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1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2002
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Income (loss) before income taxes $(15.4) $ (12.6) $ (1.0) $ 16.8 $ 27.2 $ 29.7
Interest expense 35.0 33.0 33.9 34.8 26.1 23.6
Interest portion of rentals 3.1 2.9 2.6 3.2 4.7 4.7
Amortization of deferred financing fees 4.8 7.0 2.7 3.2 3.1 3.1
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Total fixed charges 42.9 42.9 39.2 41.2 33.9 31.4
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Earnings available for fixed charges $ 27.5 $ 30.3 $ 38.2 $ 58.0 $ 61.1 $ 61.1
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 0.6 0.7 1.0 1.4 1.8 1.9
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Excess (deficiency) to cover fixed charges $(15.4) $ (12.6) $ (1.0) $ 16.8 $ 27.2 $ 29.7
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