EX-12 2 d16057exv12.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)

         
    13 Weeks Ended
    May 2,
    2004
Income before provision for income taxes
   $ 5,482  
Add: Total fixed charges (per below)
     3,751  
Less:Capitalized interest
     73  
 
    
 		  
Total income before provision for income taxes, plus fixed charges, less capitalized interest
   $ 9,160  
 
    
 		  
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
     2.44  
Fixed charges:
        
Interest expense **
     1,609  
Capitalized interest
     73  
Estimate of interest included in rental expense ***
     2,069  
 
    
 		  
Total fixed charges
   $ 3,751  
 
    
 		  

** 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 (one-third of rent expense under operating leases).