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Exhibit 12.1
Aurora Foods Inc.
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(dollars in thousands)
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Years Ended
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December 31, December 27,
1998 1997
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(Loss) income before income taxes $(60,132) $ 2,014
Fixed charges:
Interest expense, net 64,493 18,242
Amortization of deferred financing expense 1,872 3,059
Interest portion of rentals 259 83
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Earnings available for fixed charges $ 6,492 $23,398
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Fixed charges:
Interest expense, net 64,493 18,242
Amortization of deferred financing expense 1,872 3,059
Interest portion of rentals 259 83
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Fixed charges $ 66,624 $21,384
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 0.10 1.09
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(1) For the purpose of determining the ratio of earnings to fixed charges,
earnings consist of income before income taxes and fixed charges. Fixed
charges consist of interest expense (net), whether expensed or capitalized,
including amortization of deferred financing expense and the portion (one-
third) of rental expense that management believes is representative of the
interest component of rent expense.
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