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Exhibit 12.1
Earnings to Fixed Charges
DonJoy,LLC
Computation of Rate of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(dollars in thousands)
Historical Historical Pro Forma Pro Forma
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Years Ended December 31, Six Months Ended 12 Months 6 Months
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1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 06/27/1998 06/29/1998 12/31/1998 06/29/1999
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Income before income
taxes ............... $11,943 $11,440 $ 9,483 $10,904 $8,345 $2,010 $5,819 $ (468) $1,494
Interest ............. - 989 2,459 2,072 - - - 14,029 7,015
Amortization of Debt
Issuance Costs ...... - - - - - - - 802 401
Amortization of
Discount on Sr. Notes - - - - - - - 200 100
1/3 of rental expense-
operating leases .... 377 546 765 775 1,064 772 393 1,064 393
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Earnings ............. $12,320 $12,975 $12,707 $13,751 $9,409 $2,782 $6,212 $15,627 $9,403
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Interest ............. $ - $ 989 $ 2,459 $ 2,072 $ - $ - $ - $14,029 $7,015
Amortization of Debt
Issuance Costs ...... - - - - - - - 802 401
Amortization of
Discount on Sr. Notes - - - - - - - 200 100
1/3 of rental expense-
operating leases .... 377 546 765 775 1,064 772 393 1,064 393
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Fixed Charges ........ $ 377 $ 1,535 $ 3,224 $ 2,847 $1,064 $ 772 $ 393 $16,095 $7,909
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Ratio of Earnings
to Fixed Charges .... 32.71 8.45 3.94 4.83 8.84 3.60 15.79 - 1.19
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