EX-99.2 3 exhibit99-2_022708.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES exhibit99-2_022708.htm
Exhibit 99.2


RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

Our ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the periods indicated is as follows:

Nine Months Ended
 
Fiscal Year
Dec. 28, 2007
 
Dec. 29, 2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
3.53
 
2.28
 
2.81
 
4.08
 
3.43
 
3.43
 
3.55

In calculating the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings represent the sum of (i) income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest (ii) (income)/loss for equity method investees, (iii) fixed charges, (iv) amortization of capitalized interest, (v) distributed income of equity method investees and (vi) our share of pre-tax losses in equity method investees, minus interest capitalized.  Fixed charges represent the sum of (i) interest expensed and capitalized, (ii) amortized premiums, discounts and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness, (iii) estimated interest within rental expense and (iv) preference security dividend requirements of consolidated subsidiaries.