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EXHIBIT 12
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
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September 26, September 27,
1999 1998
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Net income $ 25,703 $ 4,441
Add:
Interest 3,127 3,410
Income tax expense and other taxes on income 15,090 2,660
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries 86 40
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Earnings as defined $ 44,006 $ 10,551
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Interest $ 3,127 $ 3,410
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries
86 40
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Fixed charges as defined $ 3,213 $ 3,450
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
13.70 x 3.1 x
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