EX-12.2 4 aee-exhibit122.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AEE-2014 Q2-Exhibit 12.2 (1)


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)


 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined:
 
Net income
$
397,702

Tax expense based on income
234,369

Fixed charges (a)
174,736

Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined
$
806,807

Fixed charges, as defined:
 
Interest expense on short-term and long-term debt  (a)
$
166,262

Estimated interest cost within rental expense
3,294

Amortization of net debt premium, discount, and expenses
5,180

Total fixed charges, as defined
$
174,736

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
4.62

Earnings required for combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends:
 
Preferred stock dividends
$
2,565

Adjustment to pretax basis
1,512

 
$
4,077

 
 
Combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements
$
178,813

Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements
4.51



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