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EXHIBIT 12
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(In thousands)
Quarter Ended
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September 28, September 29,
1997 1996
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Net loss $ (2,632) $ (5,262)
Add:
Interest 3,794 1,952
Income tax credit and other taxes on income (1,610) (3,220)
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries 139 168
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Loss as defined $ (309) $ (6,362)
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Interest $ 3,794 $ 1,952
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries 139 168
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Fixed charges as defined $ 3,933 $ 2,120
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges* - -
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* For the quarter ended September 28, 1997 and September 29, 1996, earnings
were inadequate to cover fixed charges by $4,242,000 and $8,482,000,
respectively