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EXHIBIT 12
Madison Gas and Electric Company
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
(In thousands)
Earnings | |
Net income before minority interest | $17,197 |
Equity earnings | (2,233) |
Income distribution from equity investees | 865 |
Minority interest in pretax income | (1,076) |
Amortization of capitalized interest | 132 |
Federal and state income taxes | 10,032 |
Fixed charges | 5,323 |
Total Earnings as Defined | $30,240 |
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Fixed Charges | |
Interest expense on long-term debt and other | $4,835 |
Interest on rentals* | 177 |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 226 |
AFUDC - borrowed funds | 85 |
Total Fixed Charges | $5,323 |
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges | 5.68X |
*Management believes that using one-third of the total rental expense
gives a reasonable approximation for actual interest on rentals.