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EXHIBIT 12
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBISIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Dollars in thousands)
Six Months Ended
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December 31, December 26,
2000 1999
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Net income $ 13,624 $ 66,847
Add:
Interest 12,885 8,335
Income tax expense and other taxes on income 8,000 39,250
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries - 71
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Earnings as defined $ 34,509 $ 114,503
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Interest $ 12,885 $ 8,335
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries - 71
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Fixed charges as defined $ 12,885 $ 8,406
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.68 x 13.62 x
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