EARNINGS COVERAGE RATIO

The following consolidated financial ratios for the Bank, are calculated for the 12 months ended October 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020.

12 Months Ended
October 31, 2021
Actual
12 Months Ended
October 31, 2020
Actual
Interest coverage on subordinated indebtedness 53.65 times 24.94 times

In calculating the interest coverage ratios, foreign currency amounts have been converted to Canadian dollars using rates of exchange as at the end of each month. For the 12 month period ending October 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020 the average monthly exchange rates were $1.2554 per US$1.00 and $1.3441 per US$1.00, respectively.

The Bank's earnings before interest on subordinated indebtedness and income tax for the 12 months ended October 31, 2021 were $10,453.18 million, which is 53.65 times the Bank's aggregate interest on subordinated indebtedness requirement for this period. The Bank's earnings before interest on subordinated indebtedness and income tax for the 12 months ended October 31, 2020 were $6,612.76 million, which is 24.94 times the Bank's aggregate interest on subordinated indebtedness requirement for this period.

The amounts and ratios reported above are derived from information in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2021.

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