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Exhibit 12

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

We have computed the following ratio of earnings to fixed charges for each of the following periods on a consolidated basis. You should read the following ratio in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes to those financial statements.

   
Year Ended March 31,
 
   
2016
   
2015
   
2014
 
   
(amounts in thousands)
 
Earnings before provision for income taxes
 
$
75,751
   
$
78,313
   
$
60,098
 
Fixed charges
   
2,014
     
2,601
     
2,150
 
Earnings before provision for income taxes plus fixed charges
 
$
77,765
   
$
80,914
   
$
62,248
 
                         
                         
Fixed charges:
                       
Interest expensed
 
$
1,778
   
$
2,379
   
$
1,948
 
Estimate of interest included in  rent expense
   
235
     
221
     
202
 
Fixed charges
 
$
2,014
   
$
2,601
   
$
2,150
 
                         
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (1)
   
38.61
     
31.10
     
28.96
 

1. In calculating the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, “earnings” consist of pretax income (loss) plus fixed charges. “Fixed charges” represent interest incurred (whether expensed or capitalized) and an estimate of the interest within rental expense.