EX-7 2 a18-18019_1ex7.htm EX-7

 

Exhibit 7

 

Computation of consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges

 

The following table sets out the calculation of the ratios of earnings to fixed charges (unaudited) for the periods indicated.

 

 

Year Ended 30 September

(in $AUD millions, unless otherwise indicated)

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

Profit before income tax

11,731

11,515

10,644

11,416

10,740

Add fixed charges

16,277

15,932

16,881

18,223

18,894

Less minority interest in subsidiaries that have not incurred fixed charges

(4)

(7)

(15)

(56)

(64)

Earnings before tax and fixed charges

28,004

27,440

27,510

29,583

29,570

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

16,066

15,716

16,674

18,028

18,706

Portion of rent estimated to represent interest expense

211

216

207

195

188

Fixed charges

16,277

15,932

16,881

18,223

18,894

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (%)

1.72

1.72

1.63

1.62

1.57