EXHIBIT 12
Statement of Computation of Ratios
Quarter Ended April 30, Fiscal years ended
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1999 1998 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Income before income taxes 1,803 1,364 7,323 5,719 4,877 4,359 4,258
Capitalized interest (10) (8) (41) (33) (44) (50) (70)
Minority interest (33) (31) (153) (78) (27) (13) 4
Adjusted profit before tax 1,760 1,325 7,129 5,608 4,806 4,296 4,192
Fixed Charges
Debt Interest 127 122 529 555 629 692 520
Capital lease interest 64 72 268 229 216 196 186
Capitalized interest 10 8 41 33 44 50 70
Interest componet of Rent 143 131 523 477 449 425 383
Total fixed expense 344 333 1,361 1,294 1,338 1,363 1,159
Profit before taxes and fixed expenses 2,104 1,658 8,490 6,902 6,144 5,659 5,351
Fixed charge coverage 6.11 4.98 6.24 5.33 4.59 4.15 4.62
Operating rent expense 179 164 654 596 561 531 479
Interest portion ratio 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80%
Interest portion of rents 143 131 523 477 449 425 383