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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,
 
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
    (amounts in thousands)  
Earnings before provision for income taxes
 
$
86,112
   
$
75,751
   
$
78,313
 
Fixed charges
   
1,809
     
2,014
     
2,601
 
Earnings before provision for income taxes plus fixed charges
 
$
87,921
   
$
77,765
   
$
80,914
 
                         
Fixed charges:
                       
Interest expensed
 
$
1,543
   
$
1,778
   
$
2,379
 
Estimate of interest included in  rent expense
   
266
     
236
     
222
 
Fixed charges
 
$
1,809
   
$
2,014
   
$
2,601
 
                         
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (1)
   
48.60
     
38.61
     
31.10
 

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.