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EXHIBIT 12.2
Madison Gas and Electric Company
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2009
(In thousands)
Earnings | |
Net income before minority interest | $49,752 |
Equity earnings | (8,157) |
Income distribution from equity investees | 6,285 |
Minority interest in pre-tax income | (10,540) |
Amortization of capitalized interest | 102 |
Interest capitalized | (3,351) |
Federal and state income taxes | 27,311 |
Fixed charges | 23,480 |
Total Earnings as Defined | $84,882 |
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Fixed Charges | |
Interest expense on long-term debt and other | $15,834 |
Interest on rentals* | 3,554 |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 547 |
AFUDC - borrowed funds | 194 |
Capitalized interest | 3,351 |
Total Fixed Charges | $23,480 |
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges | 3.62x |
*Management believes that using one-third of the total rental expense
gives a reasonable approximation for actual interest on rentals.