EX-12.1 3 ex12_1.htm EXHIBIT 12.1 ex12_1.htm

Exhibit 12.1

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

   
Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2009
   
2010
   
2011
   
2012
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
                             
Earnings:
                             
Earnings available for fixed charges
  $ (38 )   $ (1,596 )   $ 20,184     $ 27,473     $ 5,965  
Add:
                                       
Fixed charges
    231       64       74       -       1  
Total income/(loss) for computation of ratio
  $ 193     $ (1,532 )   $ 20,258     $ 27,473     $ 5,966  
                                         
Fixed charges:
                                       
Total interest expense
  $ 193     $ 47     $ 57     $ 0     $ 1  
Interest factor in rents a
    38       17       17       -       -  
Total fixed charges
  $ 231     $ 64     $ 74     $ 0     $ 1  
                                         
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges b
    0.84       (23.94 )     273.76    
NM
      5,966.00  
 
(a)
Interest component of rental expense is estimated based on interest on tenant improvement loan at 4%, which is considered a reasonable approximation of the interest factor.

(b)
In 2009, earnings were weak from the global financial crisis. In 2011, there was no fixed charge.

NM = ratio not meaningful