Exhibit 12
BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
Computation of Ratio of Earnings
to Fixed Charges (Deficiency of Earnings
Available to Cover Fixed Charges)
(Amounts in thousands)
Fiscal Year Ended
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September 30, October 2, October 3,
2000 1999 1998
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Income (loss) before income taxes $ (548,648)$ (47,349)$ 130,012
Interest expense 66,264 58,420 59,544
Imputed interest on rent expense 5,487 5,510 5,096
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Total earnings $ (476,897)$ 16,581 $ 194,652
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Interest expense $ 66,264 $ 58,420 $ 59,544
Imputed interest on rent expense 5,487 5,510 5,096
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Total fixed charges $ 71,751 $ 63,930 $ 64,640
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges N/A N/A 3.0
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Deficiency of earnings available
to cover fixed charges $ 548,648 $ 47,349 N/A
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