Exhibit 12
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
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November 26, November 27, November 26, November 27,
2006 2005 2006 2005
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Consolidated earnings from operations
before income taxes .............................. $ 85,732 $ 80,869 $ 216,309 $ 208,867
Plus fixed charges:
Gross interest expense ........................... 10,892 13,617 21,777 26,219
40% of restaurant and equipment minimum
rent expense ................................... 7,206 6,595 14,283 13,129
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Total fixed charges .......................... 18,098 20,212 36,060 39,348
Less capitalized interest ........................... (502) (871) (1,043) (1,606)
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Consolidated earnings from operations
before income taxes available to cover
fixed charges .................................... $ 103,328 $ 100,210 $ 251,326 $ 246,609
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Ratio of consolidated earnings to fixed
charges .......................................... 5.71 4.96 6.97 6.27
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