EX-12.1 4 aee-exhibit121.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AEE-2013-9-30-10Q-Exhibit 12.1 (1)


Exhibit 12.1
Ameren Corporation
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(Thousands of Dollars, Except Ratios)



 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined:
 
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Ameren Corporation
$
464,324

Tax expense based on income
288,102

Fixed charges excluding capitalized interest and subsidiary preferred stock dividends tax adjustment (a)(b)
345,990

Amortization of capitalized interest (b)
1,378

Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined
$
1,099,794

Fixed charges, as defined:
 
Interest expense on short-term and long-term debt  (a)
$
315,969

Capitalized interest  (b)(c)
13,863

Estimated interest cost within rental expense
6,117

Amortization of net debt premium, discount, and expenses
19,071

Subsidiary preferred stock dividends
4,833

Adjust subsidiary preferred stock dividends to pretax basis
3,027

Total fixed charges, as defined
$
362,880

Consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges
3.03



(a)
Includes interest expense related to uncertain tax positions.    
(b)
All capitalized interest is associated with discontinued operations.
(c)
Excludes allowance for funds used during construction.