Exhibit 99
THE BLACK & DECKER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Computation of Ratios
(Millions of Dollars)
October 1, 1995
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A. Cash Flow Coverage Ratio
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1. EBITDA (Earnings before income taxes for such period as set forth on BDC's
consolidated statements of earnings for such period, minus [or plus] other
income [or expense] for such period to the extent included in earnings before
income taxes, plus Consolidated Net Interest Expense, plus all charges
in such period for depreciation and amortization as set forth in BDC's
consolidated statements of cash flows for such period, minus net income
of BFS to the extent such net income is derived from any business activity
unrelated to BDC or any subsidiary of BDC) for the period from October 3, 1994,
to October 1, 1995, the Reporting Date. $ 680.6
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2. Consolidated Net Interest Expense (Total interest expense [including the
interest component of capital leases and Discount accrued during such
period] of BDC and its Subsidiaries for such period, plus all dividends
declared in such period on Mandatorily Redeemable Stock, minus total interest
income of BDC and its Subsidiaries) for the same period. $ 194.9
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3. Quotient obtained by dividing Line 1 by Line 2 3.49
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The calculation of the Cash Flow Coverage Ratio excludes all effects of FAS 106,
FAS 109, and FAS 112 and unusual or non-recurring credits or charges.
B. Leverage Ratio
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1. The sum, without duplication, of all Reported Debt less cash and cash
equivalents of BDC and its Consolidated Subsidiaries at such time, plus
all outstanding Mandatorily Redeemable Stock of BDC and its Subsidiaries
at such time, determined on a consolidated basis, plus all outstanding
obligations of other Persons for money borrowed (except employee obligations
not exceeding $10,000 in aggregate at such time outstanding) Guaranteed by,
or secured by a Lien on any assets of, BDC and its Subsidiaries at such
time, determined on a consolidated basis, plus the book value on the books
of the purchasers thereof of accounts receivable sold by BDC and its
Subsidiaries (other than to BDC or any of its Subsidiaries). $2,599.2
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2. Consolidated Net Worth at such time, minus cumulative consolidated net
income of BFS to the extent such net income is derived from any business
activity unrelated to BDC or any Subsidiary of BDC minus (or plus) the
amount by which the equity adjustment for foreign currency translations
used in determining Consolidated Net Worth at such time exceeds (is less
than) the amount thereof used in determining Consolidated Net Worth as
at September 27, 1992. $1,678.5
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3. Quotient obtained by dividing Line 1 by Line 2 1.55
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The calculation of the Leverage Ratio excludes all effects of FAS 106,
FAS 109 and FAS 112 and unusual or non-recurring credits or charges after
September 27, 1992.
Note: The information described herein is as of the last day of the
fiscal quarter ended October 1, 1995 (the Reporting Date).
Capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings set forth
in the Credit Facility, dated as of November 18, 1992.