EX-12.4 5 dex124.htm GENCO'S STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Genco's Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Exhibit 12.4

Ameren Energy Generating Company

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

(Thousands of Dollars, Except Ratios)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2009		    Year Ended
December 31,
2008

Net income from continuing operations

    $ 119,687    $ 175,450

Add- Taxes based on income

      74,064      100,005
             

Net income before income taxes

      193,751      275,455

Add- fixed charges:

      

Interest on short-term and long-term debt (1)

      42,319      54,153

Estimated interest cost within rental expense

      206      228

Amortization of net debt premium, discount, and expenses

      635      760
             

Total fixed charges

      43,160      55,141
             

Earnings available for fixed charges

    $ 236,911    $ 330,596
             

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

      5.48      5.99
             

 

(1)

Includes FIN 48 interest expense