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BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION
EXHIBIT NO. 12
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(dollars in thousands)
Fiscal Year Ended
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June 29, 1997 June 30, 1996 July 2, 1995
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Net income $ 61,565 $ 92,412 $ 104,805
Add:
Interest 9,880 10,069 8,580
Income tax expense and other taxes on income 37,740 56,640 65,570
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries 668 574 641
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Earnings as defined $ 109,853 $ 159,695 $ 179,596
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Interest $ 9,880 $ 10,069 $ 8,580
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries 668 574 641
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Fixed Charges as defined $ 10,548 $10,643 $ 9,221
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 10.4x 15.0x 19.5x
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