Attached files
| file | filename |
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| EX-31.(B) - EX-31.(B) - HEINZ H J CO | l37749exv31wxby.htm |
| EX-31.(A) - EX-31.(A) - HEINZ H J CO | l37749exv31wxay.htm |
| EX-32.(B) - EX-32.(B) - HEINZ H J CO | l37749exv32wxby.htm |
| EX-32.(A) - EX-32.(A) - HEINZ H J CO | l37749exv32wxay.htm |
| EX-10.(A)(I) - EX-10.(A)(I) - HEINZ H J CO | l37749exv10wxayxiy.htm |
| 10-Q - FORM 10-Q - HEINZ H J CO | l37749e10vq.htm |
Exhibit 12
H. J.
HEINZ COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
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Six Months |
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Ended |
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October 28, |
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| 2009 | ||||
| (Thousands of Dollars) | ||||
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Fixed Charges:
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Interest expense*
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$ | 165,043 | ||
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Capitalized interest
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— | |||
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Interest component of rental expense
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17,615 | |||
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Total fixed charges
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$ | 182,658 | ||
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Earnings:
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes
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$ | 641,425 | ||
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Add: Interest expense*
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165,043 | |||
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Add: Interest component of rental expense
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17,615 | |||
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Add: Amortization of capitalized interest
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185 | |||
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Earnings as adjusted
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$ | 824,268 | ||
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
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4.51 | |||
| * | Interest expense includes amortization of debt expense and any discount or premium relating to indebtedness. |