EX-12.2 4 aee-exhibit122.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AEE-2013-6-30-10QExhibit 12.2


Exhibit 12.2
Union Electric Company
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Combined
Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements
(Thousands of Dollars, Except Ratios)


 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined:
 
Net income
$
125,344

Tax expense based on income
68,148

Fixed charges (a)
125,119

Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined
$
318,611

Fixed charges, as defined:
 
Interest expense on short-term and long-term debt  (a)
$
119,580

Estimated interest cost within rental expense
1,784

Amortization of net debt premium, discount, and expenses
3,755

Total fixed charges, as defined
$
125,119

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
2.55

Earnings required for combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends:
 
Preferred stock dividends
$
1,710

Adjustment to pretax basis
930

 
$
2,640

 
 
Combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements
$
127,759

Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements
2.49



(a)
Includes interest expense related to uncertain tax positions.