EX-7.1 3 dex71.htm STATEMENT REGARDING RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Statement regarding ratio of earnings to fixed charges

Exhibit 7.1

 

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

 

Years ended December 31,

        2007    2006    2005    2004    2003

For the Allianz Group (IFRS)

      2.5    2.6    2.1    1.8    1.5

Years ended December 31,

        2007    2006    2005    2004    2003
          € mn    € mn    € mn    € mn    € mn

For the Allianz Group (IFRS)

  

Income before income taxes and minority interests in earnings

   11,568    10,323    7,829    5,044    3,812
   Add: Fixed charges    7,586    6,639    7,165    6,448    7,600
                           
  

Income before income taxes and minority interests in earnings before fixed charges

   19,154    16,962    14,994    11,492    11,412
   Fixed charges:               
  

Interest expense

   6,672    5,759    6,377    5,688    6,871
  

Interest component of net periodic benefit cost

   785    725    693    676    640
  

Interest component of rental expenses

   129    155    95    84    89
                           
   Total fixed charges    7,586    6,639    7,165    6,448    7,600
   Ratio of earnings to fixed charges    2.5    2.6    2.1    1.8    1.5