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 29, September 30,
2002 2001
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Net loss $ (7,027) $(17,424)
Add:
Interest 10,089 10,422
Income tax benefit and other taxes on income (3,620) (9,385)
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries - -
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Loss as defined $ (558) $(16,387)
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Interest $ 10,089 $ 10,422
Fixed charges of unconsolidated subsidiaries - -
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Fixed charges as defined $ 10,089 $ 10,422
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges* - -
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* Earnings were inadequate to cover fixed charges by $10,647 and $26,809
for the quarter ended September 29, 2002 and September 30, 2001,
respectively.