EX-12.2 4 aee-exhibit122.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AEE-2014 Q2-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)


 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined:
 
Net income
$
174,248

Tax expense based on income
104,550

Fixed charges (a)
116,603

Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined
$
395,401

Fixed charges, as defined:
 
Interest expense on short-term and long-term debt  (a)
$
110,894

Estimated interest cost within rental expense
2,183

Amortization of net debt premium, discount, and expenses
3,526

Total fixed charges, as defined
$
116,603

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
3.39

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

Adjustment to pretax basis
1,026

 
$
2,736

 
 
Combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements
$
119,339

Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements
3.31



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