EX-12.1 31 dex121.txt STATEMENT REGARDING COMPUTATION OF RATIOS EXHIBIT 12.1 Statement re computation of ratios (Thousands of Dollars) Years Ended September 30, 2001 2000 1999 1998 Earnings: Income from continuing operations 49,214 30,356 17,028 -- Amortization of capitalized interest 171 -- -- -- ------------------------------------- Subtotal 49,385 30,356 17,028 -- Add fixed charges: Interest on long-term debt 3,937 -- -- -- Capitalized interest 8,987 2,559 -- -- ------------------------------------- Total Fixed Charges 12,924 2,559 -- -- Total Earnings 62,309 32,915 17,028 Less Interest Capitalized (8,987) (2,559) -- -- ------------------------------------- Revised Earnings Subtotal 53,322 30,356 17,028 -- Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 4.1X 11.9X -- --