Form: 10-K

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

March 30, 2007

 

Exhibit 12.1
THE HILLMAN COMPANIES, INC.
Computation of Ratio of Income to Fixed Charges
Year Ended December 31, 2006

(Dollars in thousands)
         
Income from Operations
  $ 41,320  
Depreciation
    17,132  
Amortization
    7,748  
Stock compensation expense
    1,239  
Non-recurring expense
    881  
Extinguishment of debt
    726  
 
     
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”)
  $ 69,046  
Capital Expenditures
    14,653  
Interest on junior subordinated notes
    12,231  
Cash Interest
    24,303  
Scheduled Debt Payments
    2,263  
Cash Taxes
    245  
 
     
Fixed Charges
  $ 53,695  
 
     
Ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to Fixed Charges
    1.29