March 27, 2009 - EX-12.1 - 10-K: Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Exhibit 12.1

THE HILLMAN COMPANIES, INC.
Computation of Ratio of Income to Fixed Charges
Year Ended December 31, 2008
(dollars in thousands)


Income before Income Taxes	$	3,858
Add fixed charges:
Interest expense		44,245
Amortization of debt expense		2,283
Interest portion of rent expense		3,162


Adjusted income	$	53,548

Fixed charges:
Interest expense		44,245
Amortization of debt expense		2,283
Interest portion of rent expense		3,162


Fixed Charges	$	49,690



Ratio of earnings to Fixed Charges (1)		1.08


(1)		The ratio of earnings to fixed charges has been computed by adding income before income taxes and fixed charges to derive adjusted income, and dividing adjusted income by fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense on debt (including the amortization of debt expense) and one-third (the proportion deemed representative of the interest portion) of rent expense.