EX-12.2 6 aee-exhibit122.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AEE-2014 Q1-Exhibit 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)


 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined:
 
Net income
$
48,049

Tax expense based on income
28,928

Fixed charges (a)
57,185

Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined
$
134,162

Fixed charges, as defined:
 
Interest expense on short-term and long-term debt  (a)
$
54,321

Estimated interest cost within rental expense
1,073

Amortization of net debt premium, discount, and expenses
1,791

Total fixed charges, as defined
$
57,185

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
2.35

Earnings required for combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends:
 
Preferred stock dividends
$
855

Adjustment to pretax basis
515

 
$
1,370

 
 
Combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements
$
58,555

Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements
2.29



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