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EXHIBIT 12.1
DONJOY, LLC
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF
EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Historical
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Years ended December 31, 12 Months
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1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2000
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Income before income taxes ............... $ 9,483 $10,904 $8,345 $ 9,515 $ 5,159 $ 5,118
Interest ................................. 2,459 2,072 -- 7,057 15,876 17,626
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs ...... -- -- -- 409 877 913
Amortization of Discount on Sr. Notes..... -- -- -- 102 205 205
1/3 of rental expense-operating leases.... 765 775 1,064 895 1,064 1,064
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Earnings ................................. $12,707 $13,751 $9,409 $17,978 $23,181 $24,926
Interest ................................. $ 2,459 $ 2,072 $ -- $ 7,057 $15,876 $17,626
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs ...... -- -- -- 409 877 913
Amortization of Discount on Sr. Notes..... -- -- -- 102 205 205
1/3 of rental expense-operating leases.... 765 775 1,064 895 1,064 1,064
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Fixed Charges ............................ $ 3,224 $ 2,847 $1,064 $ 8,463 $18,022 $19,808
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges ....... 3.94 4.83 8.84 2.12 1.29 1.26
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