EX-12.1 2 aee-2018q1xexhibit121.htm RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Exhibit


Exhibit 12.1
Ameren Corporation
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(Millions of Dollars, Except Ratio)



 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined:
 
Net income attributable to Ameren Corporation
$
151

Loss from equity investee
1

Tax expense based on income
42

Fixed charges excluding subsidiary preferred stock dividends tax adjustment
108

Earnings available for fixed charges, as defined
$
302

Fixed charges, as defined:
 
Interest expense on short-term and long-term debt
$
100

Estimated interest cost within rental expense
1

Amortization of net debt premium, discount, and expenses
5

Subsidiary preferred stock dividends
2

Adjust subsidiary preferred stock dividends to pretax basis
1

Total fixed charges, as defined
$
109

Consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges
2.8