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EXHIBIT 12
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Dollars in thousands)
Six Months Ended
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December 26, December 27,
1999 1998
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Net income $ 66,847 $ 29,078
Add:
Interest 8,335 8,158
Income tax expense and other taxes on income 39,250 17,440
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries 71 153
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Earnings as defined $ 114,503 $ 54,829
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Interest $ 8,335 $ 8,158
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries 71 153
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Fixed charges as defined $ 8,406 $ 8,311
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 13.62 x 6.60 x
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