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EXHIBIT 12.1
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
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Six Months Year Ended December 31 Year
Ended ---------------------------------- Ended
June 30, 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 April 30, 1996
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(unaudited) (unaudited)
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EARNINGS
Income before income taxes 13,778 15,848 6,754 4,042 767 2,128
Add: fixed charges 5,735 1,902 192 253 209 225
Less: capitalized interest 0 (24) 0 0 0 0
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19,513 17,726 6,946 4,295 976 2,353
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FIXED CHARGES
Interest expensed 5,650 1,708 165 226 185 201
Interest capitalized 0 24 0 0 0 0
Interest portion of rentals 85 170 27 27 24 24
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5,735 1,902 192 253 209 225
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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES 3.4 9.3 36.1 17.0 4.7 10.5
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