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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,
 
   
2018
   
2017
   
2016
 
         
(amounts in thousands)
 
Earnings before provision for income taxes
 
$
83,891
   
$
86,112
   
$
75,751
 
Fixed charges
   
1,586
     
1,809
     
2,014
 
Earnings before provision for income taxes plus fixed charges
 
$
85,477
   
$
87,921
   
$
77,765
 
                         
                         
Fixed charges:
                       
Interest expensed
 
$
1,195
   
$
1,543
   
$
1,778
 
Estimate of interest included in  rent expense
   
391
     
266
     
236
 
Fixed charges
 
$
1,586
   
$
1,809
   
$
2,014
 
                         
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (1)
   
53.89
     
48.60
     
38.61
 
 
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.