EX-12.02 13 compofratio.htm COMPUTATION OF RATIOS Computation of Ratios
 

Exhibit 12.02

SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC & GAS COMPANY
CALCULATION OF RATIOS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
(Dollars in Millions)

CALCULATION OF BOND RATIO:

Net earnings (1)
     
$749.8
 
Divide by annualized interest charges on:
             
Bonds outstanding under SCE&G's bond indenture dated April 1, 1993 (Mortgage)
 
$
105.1
       
Other indebtedness (1)
   
2.1
       
Total annualized interest charges
         
10.7.2
 
Bond Ratio
         
6.99
 

(1) As defined in the Mortgage.


CALCULATION OF PREFERRED STOCK RATIO:

Net earnings (2)
     
$227.3
 
Divide by annualized interest charges on:
             
Bonds outstanding under SCE&G's mortgage bond indentures
 
$
107.2
       
Preferred dividend requirements
   
7.3
       
Total annualized interest charges
         
114.5
 
Preferred Stock Ratio
         
1.99
 

(2) As defined under SCE&G's Restated Articles of Incorporation.


CALCULATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES:
 
   
Years Ended December 31,
 
Dollars in Millions
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
2002
 
Fixed Charges as defined:
                     
Interest on long-term debt
 
$
144.1
 
$
143.0
 
$
144.2
 
$
141.9
 
$
132.0
 
Amortization of debt premium, discount and expense (net)
   
3.8
   
4.2
   
4.2
   
3.5
   
3.1
 
Interest component on rentals
   
4.3
   
3.9
   
3.3
   
2.9
   
2.7
 
Preference security dividend requirement of consolidated subsidiary
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
1.7
   
3.8
 
Total Fixed Charges
 
$
152.2
 
$
151.1
 
$
151.7
 
$
150.0
 
$
141.6
 
Preference security dividend as defined:
   
11.8
   
11.8
   
11.9
   
11.9
   
11.9
 
Total Fixed Charges and Preference Security Dividend (A)
   
164.0
   
162.9
   
163.6
   
161.9
   
153.5
 
Earnings as defined:
                               
Pretax income from continuing operations
 
$
331.5
 
$
113.7
 
$
362.8
 
$
338.3
 
$
341.5
 
Total fixed charges
   
152.2
   
151.1
   
151.7
   
150.0
   
141.6
 
Pre-tax equity in losses of investees
   
21.8
   
77.2
   
1.3
   
1.1
   
0.6
 
Preference security dividend requirements of consolidated subsidiary
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(1.7
)
 
(3.8
)
Total Earnings (B)
 
$
505.5
 
$
342.0
 
$
515.8
 
$
487.7
 
$
479.9
 
                                 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (B/A)
   
3.08
   
2.10
   
3.15
   
3.01
   
3.13