1 EXHIBIT 12 COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF INCOME TO FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDEND REQUIREMENTS THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------------ MARCH 31, 2001 2000 ------------------------------ Net income $739,061 $685,041 Fixed charges: Income before fixed charges $739,061 $685,041 Fixed charges, as above Preferred stock dividend requirements $450,225 $450,225 Fixed charges including preferred stock dividends $450,225 $450,225 Ratio of income to fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements 1.64 1.52 12