Heinz H J (HNZ) 10-Q 2012 Q2 Quarterly report

Exhibit 12

H. J. HEINZ COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

	Six Months Ended
	October 26, 2011
	(Thousands of Dollars)
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense*	$	148,095
Capitalized interest	178
Interest component of rental expense	23,052
Total fixed charges	$	171,325
Earnings:
Income before income taxes	$	599,098
Add: Interest expense*	148,095
Add: Interest component of rental expense	23,052
Add: Amortization of capitalized interest	404
Earnings as adjusted	$	770,649
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges	4.50

* Interest expense includes amortization of debt expense and any discount or premium relating to indebtedness.