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EXHIBIT 12.2
Madison Gas and Electric Company
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015
(In thousands)
Earnings | |
Net income before minority interest | $71,465 |
Equity earnings | (7,728) |
Income distribution from equity investees | 6,645 |
Minority interest in pretax income | (3,628) |
Amortization of capitalized interest | 527 |
Federal and state income taxes | 41,406 |
Fixed charges | 21,323 |
Total Earnings as Defined | $130,010 |
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Fixed Charges | |
Interest expense on long-term debt and other | $19,477 |
Interest on rentals* | 709 |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 906 |
AFUDC - borrowed funds | 231 |
Total Fixed Charges | $21,323 |
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges | 6.10X |
*Management believes that using one-third of the total rental expense
gives a reasonable approximation for actual interest on rentals.