Exhibit 12
Three months ended Year ended September 30, December 31, 2002 2001 ------------------ ------------ Income from continuing operations 11,643 47,356 Add back: Fixed charges 7,104 27,071 Deduct: Capitalized interest (36) 0 Earnings available for fixed charges and preferred dividends 18,711 74,427 Fixed charges Interest expense 7,104 27,071 Capitalized interest (36) 0 Total fixed charges 7,068 27,071 Preferred dividends 0 0 Total fixed charges 7,068 27,071 Ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred dividends 2.64 2.75