Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Exhibit 12.1
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Year Ended December 31,
Nine Months
Ended
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1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
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Fixed charges:
Interest expense, other 436 433 1,199 9,395 21,586 31,200
Rent expense (interest factor) 326 363 716 3,494 8,806 13,245
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Total fixed charges 762 796 1,915 12,889 30,392 44,445
Income before income taxes 5,436 5,021 5,998 29,640 72,974 99,881
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Income before income taxes & fixed charges 6,198 5,817 7,913 42,529 103,366 144,326
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 8.1x 7.3x 4.1x 3.3x 3.4x 3.2x
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