EX-12 3 d14276exv12.htm COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES exv12
 

Exhibit 12

DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS
TO FIXED CHARGES

(dollars in thousands, except ratios)

         
    Year to Date
    Ended
    February 1, 2004
Income before provision for income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in an accounting principle
  $ 16,650  
Fixed charges:
       
Interest expense **
    7,443  
Capitalized interest
    171  
Estimate of interest included in rental expense ***
    8,332  
 
   
 
 
Total fixed charges
  $ 15,946  
Income before provision for income taxes and cumulative effect of a change in an accounting principle, less capitalized interest
  $ 32,425  
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges:
    2.03  

**   Interest expense includes interest in association with debt and amortization of debt issuance costs.
 
***   Fixed charges include our estimate of interest included in rental payments made under operating leases.