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Exhibit 12
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
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Thirteen Weeks Ended
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August 27, 2000 August 29, 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
Consolidated Earnings from Operations Before Income Taxes.... $ 87,838 $ 73,227
Plus Fixed Charges........................................... 12,005 9,865
Less Capitalized Interest.................................... (833) (441)
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Consolidated Earnings from Operations Before Income
Taxes Available to Cover Fixed Charges.................... $ 99,010 $ 82,651
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Ratio of Consolidated Earnings to Fixed Charges.............. 8.25 8.38
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