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EXHIBIT 12
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(in thousands)
Six Months Ended
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December 28, December 29,
1997 1996
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Net income $ 7,662 $ 11,432
Add:
Interest 9,042 4,360
Income tax expense and other taxes on income 4,700 7,000
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries 271 324
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Income as defined $ 21,675 $ 23,116
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Interest $ 9,042 $ 4,360
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries 271 324
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Fixed charges as defined $ 9,313 $ 4,684
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.33 x 4.94 x
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