Exhibit 12.1

 

Statements re Computation of Ratios

 

    

For the Years Ended December 31,

    

For the

Quarters Ended

December 31,

  
     2003
     2002
     2001
     2000
     1999
     2004
     2003
  

Interest Expense per Financial Statements

    6,762     6,216     6,956     3,095     1,605     2,802     1,173  

Interest Expense related to Rent

    421     553     548     262     138     0     128  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 

Total Fixed Charges

    7,183     6,769     7,504     3,357     1,743     2,802     1,301  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 

Net Income per Financial Statements

    58,389     50,422     42,141     42,591     32,014     14,104     10,045  

Interest Expense

    6,762     6,216     6,956     3,095     1,605     2,802     1,173  

Minority Loss

    400     1,040     420     0     0     0     291  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 

Total Earnings

    65,551     57,678     49,517     45,686     33,619     16,906     11,509  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

    9.1 x   8.5 x   6.6 x   13.6 x   19.3 x   6.0 x   8.8 x