EX-12.1 4 dex121.htm COMPUTATIONS OF CONSOLIDATED RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Computations of Consolidated Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Exhibit 12.1

Fifth Third Bancorp

Computations of Consolidated Ratios Of Earnings To Fixed Charges

($ in millions)

 

    

Three months ended

9/30/07

  

Nine months ended

9/30/07

Excluding Interest on Deposits

     

Fixed Charges:

     

Interest Expense (excluding interest on deposits)

   $ 264    734

One-Third of Rents, Net of Income from Subleases

     6    18
           

Total Fixed Charges

   $ 270    752
           

Earnings:

     

Income Before Income Taxes

   $ 443    1,473

Fixed Charges

     270    752
           

Total Earnings

   $ 713    2,225
           

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges,

     

Excluding Interest On Deposits

     2.64x    2.96x
           

Including Interest on Deposits

     

Fixed Charges:

     

Interest Expense

   $ 775    2,248

One-Third of Rents, Net of Income from Subleases

     6    18
           

Total Fixed Charges

   $ 781    2,266
           

Earnings:

     

Income Before Income Taxes

   $ 443    1,473

Fixed Charges

     781    2,266
           

Total Earnings

   $ 1,224    3,739
           

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges,

     

Including Interest On Deposits

     1.57x    1.65x