EXHIBIT 12.1
SCHEDULE RE: COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996
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Income before provision for income taxes............... $ 964 $5,551
Interest expense, including amortization of
debt issuance costs.................................. 2,971 113
Interest portion of rental expense..................... 194 203
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Earnings............................................... $4,129 $5,867
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Interest expense, including amortization of debt
issuance costs....................................... $2,971 $ 113
Interest portion of rental expense..................... 194 203
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Fixed Charges.......................................... $3,165 $ 316
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges..................... 1.3 18.6