EXHIBIT 12 Statement re Computation of Ratios Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for 4-Sight Limited Three Months Ended --------------------- 8/31/96 9/30/97 12/31/96 12/31/97 -------- -------- Income before income taxes 2084 2,504 93 942 Interest expense 48 55 33 5 1/3 operating leases 6 6 2 2 --------------------------------------------- 2138 2,565 128 949 Fixed charges: Interest 48 55 33 5 Leases 6 6 2 2 --------------------------------------------- 54 61 35 7 Ratio 39.6 42.0 3.7 135.6 Page 1