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EXHIBIT 12.1
EDISON MISSION HOLDINGS CO.
COMPUTATION OF THE RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
DECEMBER 31, -------------------
1999 2000 1999
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(IN THOUSANDS)
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EARNINGS:
Income before taxes and extraordinary item.................. $ 53,735 $ 9,534 $ (810)
Adjustments:
Fixed charges, as below................................... 55,433 20,370 2,076
Interest capitalized...................................... (1,779) (1,480) --
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Earnings as adjusted........................................ $107,389 $28,424 $1,266
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FIXED CHARGES:
Interest on indebtedness (expense and capitalized).......... $ 55,433 $20,370 $2,076
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.......................... 1.94 1.40 0.61
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