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 Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
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November 26, November 28, November 26, November 28,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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Consolidated Earnings from Operations
Before Income Taxes..................... $ 45,311 $ 37,965 $ 133,149 $ 111,192
Plus Fixed Charges......................... 13,617 10,488 25,622 20,353
Less Capitalized Interest.................. (892) (458) (1,725) (899)
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Consolidated Earnings from Operations
Before Income Taxes Available to
Cover Fixed Charges..................... $ 58,036 $ 47,995 $ 157,046 $ 130,646
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Ratio of Consolidated Earnings to Fixed
Charges................................. .426 4.58 6.13 6.42
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