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EXHIBIT 12
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Dollars in thousands)
Nine Months Ended
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March 26, 2000 March 28, 1999
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Net income $ 108,903 $ 70,891
Add:
Interest 15,151 13,183
Income tax expense and other taxes on income 63,960 42,543
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries 89 226
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Earnings as defined $ 188,103 $ 126,843
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Interest $ 15,151 $ 13,183
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries 89 226
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Fixed charges as defined $ 15,240 $ 13,409
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 12.34 x 9.46 x
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