10-K: Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Published on February 17, 2006

 


Exhibit 12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

The following table sets forth our ratio of earnings to fixed charges on a reported basis for the periods indicated. Earnings consist of income (loss) from continuing operations plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs. We have calculated the ratio of earnings to fixed charges by adding net income (loss) from continuing operations to fixed charges and dividing that sum by such fixed charges.

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO
FIXED CHARGES
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
     
2001
 
 
2002
 
 
2003
 
 
2004
 
2005
(Loss) income from continuing operations
 
$
(22,253
)
$
(4,335
)
$
27,396
 
$
10,069
 
 
$30,151
Interest expense 
   
33,204
   
34,381
   
23,388
   
44,008
 
34,771
Income before fixed charges 
 
$
10,951
 
$
30,046
 
$
50,784
 
$
54,077
 
$64,922
                             
Interest expense
 
$
33,204
 
$
34,381
 
$
23,388
 
$
44,008
 
$34,771
Total fixed charges
 
$
33,204
 
$
34,381
 
$
23,388
 
$
44,008
 
$34,771
 
Earnings / fixed charge coverage ratio
   
*
   
*
   
2.2x
   
1.2x
 
1.9x

* Our earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $22,253 and $4,335 in 2001 and 2002, respectively. In addition, our ratio of earnings to fixed charges has been revised to reflect the impact of the implementation of the Statement of Accounting Standard No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.