EX-12 2 d20866exv12.htm 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)

         
    39 Weeks Ended
    October 31,
    2004
Income before provision for income taxes
  $ 8,861  
Add: Total fixed charges (per below)
    10,787  
Less:Capitalized interest
    756  
 
   
 
 
Total income before provision for income taxes, plus fixed charges, less capitalized interest
  $ 18,892  
 
   
 
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
    1.75  
Fixed charges:
       
Interest expense **
    3,848  
Capitalized interest
    756  
Estimate of interest included in rental expense ***
    6,183  
 
   
 
 
Total fixed charges
  $ 10,787  
 
   
 
 


**   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).