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EXHIBIT 12.1
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For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
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September 30,
2000 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed 9.8x 8.3x 3.1x 2.4x - 12.4x
Charges...................
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The ratio of earnings to fixed
charges is calculated as (i) the sum
of earnings before taxes from
continuing operations plus fixed
charges and amortization of
capitalized interest less interest
capitalized, divided by (ii) fixed
charges, which include amortization
of expenses related to indebtedness,
interest within rental expense and
interest expensed and capitalized.
In the fiscal year ended June 30,
1997, earnings were not adequate to
cover fixed charges by $54.6
million.