EX-12.1 4 dex121.htm STATEMENT RE: COMPUTATION OF RATIOS Statement re: Computation of Ratios

Exhibit 12.1

Kopin Corporation

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

(dollar amounts in thousands except for ratio)

(excludes discontinued operations for all periods)

 

     Fiscal Years Ended December
     2004     2005    2006     2007     2008

Earnings:

           

(Loss) income from continuing operations, before taxes

   $ (16,744   $ 7,995    $ (7,461   $ (10,254   $ 4,188

Interest expense(1)

     146        148      148        154        147
                                     

Total Earnings:

     (16,598     8,143      (7,313     (10,100     4,335
                                     

Fixed Charges:

           

Interest expense (1)

     146        148      148        154        147
                                     

Total Fixed Charges:

   $ 146      $ 148    $ 148      $ 154      $ 147
                                     

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

     N/A        55.2      N/A        N/A        29.4

Excess (deficiency) of earnings to Fixed Charges

   $ (16.568   $ 8,143    $ (7,313   $ (10,100   $ 4,335

 

(2) Kopin Corporation has no debt beyond normal trade payables. Interest expense represents an estimate of the interest portion of our rent expense incurred under operating leases.