EX-12.2 4 aee-exhibit122.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AEE-2015 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,
 
2015
Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined:
 
Net income
$
42,353

Tax expense based on income
25,838

Fixed charges (a)
58,399

Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined
$
126,590

Fixed charges, as defined:
 
Interest expense on short-term and long-term debt  (a)
$
55,810

Estimated interest cost within rental expense
930

Amortization of net debt premium, discount, and expenses
1,659

Total fixed charges, as defined
$
58,399

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
2.17

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

Adjustment to pretax basis
522

 
$
1,377

 
 
Combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements
$
59,776

Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements
2.12



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