EX-12 2 d31140exv12.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)
         
    39 Weeks Ended  
    October 30,  
    2005  
Income before provision for income taxes
  $ 168  
 
       
Add: Total fixed charges (per below)
    14,106  
 
       
Less: Capitalized interest
    340  
 
       
Total income before provision for income taxes, plus fixed charges, less capitalized interest
  $ 13,934  
 
     
 
       
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
    0.99  
 
       
Fixed charges:
       
Interest expense **
    5,357  
 
       
Capitalized interest
    340  
 
       
Estimate of interest included in rental expense ***
    8,409  
 
     
 
       
Total fixed charges
  $ 14,106  
 
     
 
**   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).