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EXHIBIT 12.1
SOLA INTERNATIONAL INC.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Year Ended March 31,
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2000 1999 1998
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Fixed charges:
Interest expense........................................... $20,282 $18,015 $16,988
Interest capitalized during period......................... -- 167 666
Amortization of financing costs............................ 478 457 429
Interest portion of rental expense......................... 2,605 2,391 2,607
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Total fixed charges......................................... $23,365 $21,030 $20,690
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Earnings:
Income from continuing operations before
income taxes............................................. $ 1,065 $20,192 $75,952
Fixed charges per above..................................... 23,365 21,030 20,690
Less interest capitalized during the period................. -- (167) (666)
Current period amortization of interest capitalized
in prior periods......................................... 60 27 --
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Earnings as adjusted........................................ $24,490 $41,082 $95,976
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges.......................... 1.05 1.95 4.64
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