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 30, December 31,
2001 2000
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Net (loss) income $(15,045) $ 13,624
Add:
Interest 21,523 12,885
Income tax (benefit) expense and other taxes on income (8,104) 8,000
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries -- --
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(Loss) earnings as defined $ (1,626) $ 34,509
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Interest $ 21,523 $ 12,885
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries -- --
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Fixed charges as defined $ 21,523 $ 12,885
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges* -- x 2.68 x
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* Earnings were inadequate to cover fixed charges by $ 23.1 million for the six
months ended December 30, 2001.