Exhibit 12
DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS
TO FIXED CHARGES
(dollars in thousands, except ratios)
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS
TO FIXED CHARGES
(dollars in thousands, except ratios)
39 Weeks Ended | ||||
October 30, | ||||
2005 | ||||
Income before provision for income taxes | $ | 168 | ||
Add: Total fixed charges (per below) | 14,106 | |||
Less: Capitalized interest | 340 | |||
Total income before provision for income taxes, plus fixed charges, less capitalized interest | $ | 13,934 | ||
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges | 0.99 | |||
Fixed charges: | ||||
Interest expense ** | 5,357 | |||
Capitalized interest | 340 | |||
Estimate of interest included in rental expense *** | 8,409 | |||
Total fixed charges | $ | 14,106 | ||
** | Interest expense includes interest in association with debt and amortization of debt issuance costs. | |
*** | Fixed charges include our estimate of interest included in rental payments (one-third of rent expense under operating leases). |