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                                                                    Exhibit 12.2




                                                                  FISCAL YEAR ENDED
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                                                         April 29,                APRIL 24,
                                                           2000                    1999
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 EARNINGS:
    Income (loss) before income taxes and minority            52.6                    28.1
          interests
    Interest expense                                          58.2                    55.5
    Amortization of deferred financing costs                   1.9                     2.1
    Rental expense interest component                          3.4                     3.7
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             Earnings                                        116.1                    89.3
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 FIXED CHARGES:
    Interest expense                                          58.2                    55.5
    Amortization of deferred financing costs                   1.9                     2.1
    Rental expense interest component                          3.4                     3.7
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            Fixed charges                                     61.6                    59.1
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 Ratio of earnings to fixed charges                            1.9x                    1.5