EX-12.2 3 aee-exhibit122.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Exhibit


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,
 
2017
Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined:
 
Net income
$
126,538

Tax expense based on income
74,922

Fixed charges
114,665

Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined
$
316,125

Fixed charges, as defined:
 
Interest expense on short-term and long-term debt
$
109,323

Estimated interest cost within rental expense
2,277

Amortization of net debt premium, discount, and expenses
3,065

Total fixed charges, as defined
$
114,665

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
2.76

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

Adjustment to pretax basis
1,013

 
$
2,723

 
 
Combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements
$
117,388

Ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividend requirements
2.69