EXHIBIT 12.1
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
Set forth below is information concerning our ratio of earnings to fixed charges on a consolidated basis for the periods indicated. This ratio shows the extent to which our business generates enough earnings after the payment of all expenses other than interest to make the required interest payments on the notes.
For purposes of computing the ratios of earnings to fixed charges, “earnings” consist of income from continuing operations before income taxes and fixed charges. “Fixed charges” consist of interest on all indebtedness and an interest factor attributable to rentals.
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Fixed Charges: |
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Interest expense, including amortization of debt issuance costs |
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$ |
204 |
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$ |
381 |
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$ |
4,015 |
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$ |
3,061 |
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$ |
2,803 |
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$ |
75 |
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Portion of rental expense deemed to represent interest |
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100 |
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158 |
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574 |
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793 |
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852 |
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495 |
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Total fixed charges |
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$ |
304 |
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$ |
539 |
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$ |
4,589 |
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$ |
3,854 |
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$ |
3,655 |
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$ |
570 |
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Earnings: |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
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$ |
2,727 |
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(3,719 |
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$ |
10,602 |
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$ |
780 |
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$ |
14,278 |
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$ |
16,155 |
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Fixed charges |
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304 |
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539 |
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4,589 |
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3,854 |
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3,655 |
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570 |
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Total earnings (loss) for computation of ratio |
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$ |
3,031 |
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$ |
(3,180 |
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$ |
15,191 |
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$ |
4,634 |
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$ |
17,933 |
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$ |
16,725 |
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges |
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10.0 |
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3.3 |
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1.2 |
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4.9 |
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29.3 |
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The pre-tax loss from continuing operations for the year ended July 31, 2000 was not sufficient to cover fixed charges by a total of approximately $3.7 million. As a result, the ratio of earnings to fixed charges has not been computed for this period.
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