EX-12.4 5 dex124.htm GENCO'S STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Genco's Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Exhibit 12.4

Ameren Energy Generating Company

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

(Thousands of Dollars, Except Ratios)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
2009		    Year Ended
      December 31,      
2008

Net income from continuing operations

    $ 46,732    $ 175,450

Add- Taxes based on income

      26,593      100,005
             

Net income before income taxes

      73,325      275,455

Add- fixed charges:

      

Interest on long term debt (1)

      15,882      54,153

Estimated interest cost within rental expense

      68      228

Amortization of net debt premium, discount, and expenses

      212      760
             

Total fixed charges

      16,162      55,141
             

Earnings available for fixed charges

    $ 89,487    $ 330,596
             

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

      5.53      5.99
             

 

(1)

Includes FIN 48 interest expense