EXHIBIT 12.1
SCHEDULE RE: COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997
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Income (loss) before provision for income taxes.............. $(3,159) $ 6,985
Interest expense............................................. 5,191 2,565
Interest portion of rental expense........................... 1,015 487
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Earnings..................................................... $ 3,047 $ 10,037
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Interest expense............................................. $ 5,191 $ 2,565
Interest portion of rental expense........................... 1,015 487
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Fixed charges................................................ $ 6,206 $ 3,052
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges........................... 0.5x 3.3x