EX-12.1 2 exh_121.htm EXHIBIT 12.1

Exhibit 12.1

 

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

 

 

The following table sets forth the Company’s historical ratio of earnings to fixed charges, or deficiency of earnings, for each of the periods indicated:

 

 

   Fiscal Year Ended
                
   February 27,  February 28,  March 1,  March 2,  February 25,
   2016  2015  2014  2013  2012
                          
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (1)   5.93x   7.25x   9.32x   9.93x   11.39x

 

 

(1)For purposes of calculating these ratios: (i) “earnings” consist of the sum of: (x) the Company’s pretax income from continuing operations and (y) fixed charges; and (ii) “fixed charges” consist of interest expense and the portion of rental expenses considered to represent an interest factor.