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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
/X/ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2000
OR
/ / Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ------------ to ------------------
Commission File Number 1-2313
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CALIFORNIA 95-1240335
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2244 Walnut Grove Avenue
(P.O. Box 800)
Rosemead, California
(Address of principal 91770
executive offices) (Zip Code)
(626) 302-1212
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No ___
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Class Outstanding at May 9, 2000
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Common Stock, no par value 434,888,104
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
INDEX
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No.
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Part I. Financial Information:
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Public Accountants 1
Consolidated Statements of Income -- Three and
Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2000, and 1999 2
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income--
Three and Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2000, and 1999 2
Consolidated Balance Sheets-- March 31, 2000,
December 31, 1999, and March 31, 1999 3
Consolidated Statements of Common Shareholder's
Equity-- Three and Twelve Months Ended
March 31, 2000, and 199 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows--
Three and Twelve Months Ended
March 31, 2000, and 1999 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results
of Operations and Financial Condition 26
Part II. Other Information:
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 35
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 36
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 36
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
Report of Independent Public Accountants
To Southern California Edison Company:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Southern
California Edison Company (SCE) and its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2000,
December 31, 1999, and March 31, 1999, and the related consolidated statements
of income, comprehensive income, common shareholder's equity and cash flows for
each of the three- and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2000, and 1999.
These financial statements are the responsibility of SCE's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of SCE and its subsidiaries as of
March 31, 2000, December 31, 1999, and March 31,1999, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three- and twelve-month periods
ended March 31, 2000, and 1999, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Los Angeles, California
May 8, 2000
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
In thousands
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating revenue $ 1,829,693 $ 1,684,884 $ 7,692,643 $ 7,620,927
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Fuel 55,291 60,363 220,656 265,533
Purchased power-- contracts 428,174 609,906 2,237,415 2,659,300
Purchased power-- PX / ISO-- net 75,961 116,956 718,822 753,299
Provisions for regulatory adjustment clauses-- net 102,954 (279,636) (380,062) (450,619)
Other operating expenses 323,903 406,634 1,486,565 1,641,866
Maintenance 84,474 88,884 359,512 398,118
Depreciation, decommissioning and amortization 376,331 386,618 1,537,450 1,550,282
Income taxes 122,988 82,796 491,442 408,915
Property and other taxes 39,379 38,348 122,659 127,369
Net gain on sale of utility plant (6,224) (2,200) (7,058) (610,609)
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Total operating expenses 1,603,231 1,508,669 6,787,401 6,743,454
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Operating income 226,462 176,215 905,242 877,473
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Allowance for equity funds used during construction 3,616 2,833 13,788 12,231
Interest and dividend income 19,850 14,148 75,091 62,948
Other nonoperating income (deductions)-- net (6,792) 9,018 28,173 (3,359)
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Total other income-- net 16,674 25,999 117,052 71,820
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Income before interest expense 243,136 202,214 1,022,294 949,293
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Interest and amortization on long-term debt 95,244 98,643 389,495 396,147
Other interest expense 32,216 24,134 99,638 71,023
Allowance for borrowed funds used
during construction (3,148) (2,461) (11,975) (8,615)
Capitalized interest (135) (796) (550) (1,933)
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Total interest and amortization expense-- net 124,177 119,520 476,608 456,622
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Net income 118,959 82,694 545,686 492,671
Dividends on preferred stock 5,648 6,199 25,338 24,072
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Earnings available for common stock $ 113,311 $ 76,495 $ 520,348 $ 468,599
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</TABLE>
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
In thousands
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net income $ 118,959 $ 82,694 $ 545,686 $ 492,671
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities-- net 2,814 (6,215) 37,037 (8,050)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income -- (17,371) (28,548) (35,207)
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Comprehensive income $ 121,773 $ 59,108 $ 554,175 $ 449,414
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In thousands
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31, March 31,
2000 1999 1999
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ASSETS
Utility plant, at original cost:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Transmission and distribution $ 12,558,206 $ 12,439,059 $ 11,901,873
Generation 1,736,204 1,717,676 1,692,358
Accumulated provision for depreciation and decommissioning (7,705,363) (7,520,036) (7,129,034)
Construction work in progress 664,606 562,651 629,202
Nuclear fuel, at amortized cost 117,571 132,197 164,489
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Total utility plant 7,371,224 7,331,547 7,258,888
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Nonutility property--less accumulated
provision for depreciation of $7,721, $6,797
and $7,865 at respective dates 100,237 103,644 75,303
Nuclear decommissioning trusts 2,580,656 2,508,904 2,311,082
Other investments 159,811 160,241 140,324
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Total investments and other assets 2,840,704 2,772,789 2,526,709
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Cash and equivalents 131,008 26,046 122,310
Receivables, including unbilled revenue, less
allowances of $23,971, $24,665 and $24,638
for uncollectible accounts at respective dates 990,853 1,013,661 1,048,104
Fuel inventory 40,296 49,989 53,674
Materials and supplies, at average cost 124,595 122,866 118,136
Accumulated deferred income taxes-- net 125,446 188,143 89,832
Regulatory balancing accounts-- net -- -- 283,690
Prepayments and other current assets 55,626 111,151 54,865
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Total current assets 1,467,824 1,511,856 1,770,611
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Unamortized nuclear investment-- net 1,167,340 1,365,848 1,962,973
Income tax-related deferred charges 1,305,704 1,272,947 1,502,897
Regulatory balancing accounts-- net 1,806,882 1,714,973 690,500
Unamortized debt issuance and reacquisition expense 329,278 335,044 341,702
Other deferred charges 1,405,841 1,352,302 1,063,279
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Total deferred charges 6,015,045 6,041,114 5,561,351
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Total assets $ 17,694,797 $ 17,657,306 $ 17,117,559
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In thousands, except share amounts
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31, March 31,
2000 1999 1999
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CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Common shareholder's equity:
Common stock (434,888,104 shares
<S> <C> <C> <C>
outstanding at each date) $ 2,168,054 $ 2,168,054 $ 2,168,054
Additional paid-in capital 335,073 335,038 334,031
Accumulated other comprehensive income 24,365 21,551 15,876
Retained earnings 625,514 608,453 700,146
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3,153,006 3,133,096 3,218,107
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Preferred stock:
Not subject to mandatory redemption 128,755 128,755 128,755
Subject to mandatory redemption 255,700 255,700 255,700
Long-term debt 5,109,691 5,136,681 5,052,393
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Total capitalization 8,647,152 8,654,232 8,654,955
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Current portion of long-term debt 447,841 571,300 716,231
Short-term debt 849,154 795,988 629,197
Accounts payable 424,718 573,919 381,167
Accrued taxes 589,939 500,709 681,366
Accrued interest 83,135 82,554 92,504
Dividends payable 99,474 94,407 94,343
Regulatory balancing accounts-- net 196,201 75,693 --
Deferred unbilled revenue and other current liabilities 1,577,918 1,440,387 1,169,271
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Total current liabilities 4,268,380 4,134,957 3,764,079
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Accumulated deferred income taxes-- net 2,880,022 2,938,661 2,941,112
Accumulated deferred investment tax credits 194,941 205,197 239,351
Customer advances and other deferred credits 815,818 823,992 804,233
Power purchase contracts 538,588 563,459 351,253
Other long-term liabilities 349,554 336,473 362,257
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Total deferred credits and other liabilities 4,778,923 4,867,782 4,698,206
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Minority interest 342 335 319
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Commitments and contingencies
(Notes 2, 10 and 11)
Total capitalization and liabilities $ 17,694,797 $ 17,657,306 $ 17,117,559
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMMON SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
In thousands
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Accumulated Total
Additional Other Common
Common Paid-in Comprehensive Retained Shareholder's
Stock Capital Income Earnings Equity
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1998 $ 2,168,054 $ 334,031 $ 39,462 $ 793,625 $ 3,335,172
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Net income 82,694 82,694
Unrealized gain on securities (8,635) (8,635)
Tax effect 2,420 2,420
Reclassified adjustment for gain
included in net income (29,220) (29,220)
Tax effect 11,849 11,849
Dividends declared on common stock (169,114) (169,114)
Dividends declared on preferred stock (6,199) (6,199)
Stock option appreciation (860) (860)
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Balance at March 31, 1999 $ 2,168,054 $ 334,031 $ 15,876 $ 700,146 $ 3,218,107
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Balance at December 31, 1999 $ 2,168,054 $ 335,038 $ 21,551 $ 608,453 $ 3,133,096
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Net income 118,959 118,959
Unrealized gain on securities 4,733 4,733
Tax effect (1,919) (1,919)
Dividends declared on common stock (95,516) (95,516)
Dividends declared on preferred stock (5,648) (5,648)
Stock option appreciation (734) (734)
Capital stock expense 35 35
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Balance at March 31, 2000 $ 2,168,054 $ 335,073 $ 24,365 $ 625,514 $ 3,153,006
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Balance at March 31, 1998 $ 2,168,054 $ 334,031 $ 59,133 $ 1,408,330 $ 3,969,548
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Net income 492,671 492,671
Unrealized gain on securities (13,541) (13,541)
Tax effect 5,491 5,491
Reclassified adjustment for gain
included in net income (59,221) (59,221)
Tax effect 24,014 24,014
Dividends declared on common stock (1,174,327) (1,174,327)
Dividends declared on preferred stock (24,072) (24,072)
Stock option appreciation (2,455) (2,455)
Reacquired capital stock expense and other (1) (1)
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Balance at March 31, 1999 $ 2,168,054 $ 334,031 $ 15,876 $ 700,146 $ 3,218,107
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Net income 545,686 545,686
Unrealized gain on securities 59,182 59,182
Tax effect (22,145) (22,145)
Reclassified adjustment for gain
included in net income (48,021) (48,021)
Tax effect 19,473 19,473
Dividends declared on common stock (592,286) (592,286)
Dividends declared on preferred stock (25,338) (25,338)
Stock option appreciation (2,693) (2,693)
Reacquired capital stock expense and other (1) (1)
Capital stock expense 1,042 1,042
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Balance at March 31, 2000 $ 2,168,054 $ 335,073 $ 24,365 $ 625,514 $ 3,153,006
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</TABLE>
Authorized common stock is 560 million shares with no par value.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
In thousands
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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Cash flows from operating activities:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net income $ 118,959 $ 82,694 $ 545,686 $ 492,671
Adjustments for non-cash items:
Depreciation, decommissioning and amortization 376,331 386,618 1,537,450 1,550,282
Other amortization 25,496 20,618 99,938 96,785
Deferred income taxes and investment
tax credits (38,955) 82,565 56,079 (113,831)
Other long-term liabilities 12,893 52,523 (8,518) 25,262
Regulatory balancing accounts-- long-term (91,909) (329,097) (1,116,382) (82,862)
Regulatory asset related to sale of generating plants (2) 241 (64) (121,950)
Net loss (gain) on sale of oil and gas plants 19 (1,124) 206 (628,380)
Other-- net (43,143) (24,319) (94,949) (15,375)
Changes in working capital:
Receivables 22,808 64,526 57,251 (296,785)
Regulatory balancing accounts 120,508 3,688 479,891 (396,250)
Fuel inventory, materials and supplies 7,964 (4,252) 6,919 12,932
Prepayments and other current assets 55,525 37,127 (761) (426)
Accrued interest and taxes 89,811 5,087 (100,796) 132,241
Accounts payable and other current liabilities (74,971) 6,622 270,897 331,522
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Net cash provided by operating activities 581,334 383,517 1,732,847 985,836
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Long-term debt issued 248,278 -- 739,118 --
Long-term debt repaid (325,000) -- (687,872) (321,589)
Rate reduction notes repaid (60,952) (70,531) (236,721) (305,011)
Preferred stock redeemed -- -- -- (74,300)
Nuclear fuel financing-- net (14,362) (8,836) (42,814) 16,031
Short-term debt financing-- net 53,166 159,632 219,957 283,956
Dividends paid (100,216) (172,125) (613,822) (1,200,852)
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Net cash used by financing activities (199,086) (91,860) (622,154) (1,601,765)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property and plant (253,206) (231,185) (1,007,643) (924,953)
Proceeds from sale of generating plants -- -- -- 1,173,238
Funding of nuclear decommissioning trusts (23,182) (37,126) (101,994) (160,367)
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities-- net 2,814 (23,586) 8,489 (43,257)
Other-- net (3,712) 41,050 (847) 80,103
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Net cash provided (used) by investing activities (277,286) (250,847) (1,101,995) 124,764
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents 104,962 40,810 8,698 (491,165)
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period 26,046 81,500 122,310 613,475
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Cash and equivalents, end of period $ 131,008 $ 122,310 $ 131,008 $ 122,310
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Cash payments for interest and taxes:
Interest-- net of amounts capitalized $ 74,067 $ 67,618 $ 293,401 $ 256,554
Taxes -- 12 432,612 404,832
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations
Southern California Edison Company (SCE) is a rate-regulated electric utility
which supplies electric energy for nearly 4.4 million customers in central,
coastal and Southern California. SCE also produces electricity. All power
generated by SCE is sold through the California Power Exchange (PX) and
delivered by SCE to its customers. Utility rate-regulation continues to change
as California transitions toward a more competitive utility environment.
Basis of Presentation
SCE's accounting policies conform with generally accepted accounting principles,
including the accounting principles for rate-regulated enterprises which reflect
the rate-making policies of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). As a result of industry
restructuring state legislation and related changes in the rate-recovery of
generation-related assets, SCE accounts for its investment in generation
facilities in accordance with accounting principles applicable to enterprises in
general. Application of such accounting principles to SCE's generation assets
began in 1997 and did not result in any adjustment of their carrying value;
however, the carrying value of SCE's nuclear investments (excluding
decommissioning) was reduced by $2.6 billion and a regulatory asset was
established for the same amount in 1998.
The consolidated financial statements include SCE and its subsidiaries.
Intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior-period amounts
were reclassified to conform to the March 31, 2000, financial statement
presentation.
SCE's outstanding common stock is owned entirely by its parent company, Edison
International.
Estimates
Financial statements prepared in compliance with generally accepted accounting
principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
amounts reported in the financial statements and disclosure of contingencies.
Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain significant estimates
related to regulatory matters, decommissioning and contingencies are further
discussed in Notes 2, 10 and 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements,
respectively.
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents include tax-exempt investments and time deposits and other
investments with maturities of three months or less.
Fuel Inventory
Fuel inventory is valued under the last-in, first-out method for fuel oil and
under the first-in, first-out method for coal.
Revenue
Operating revenue includes amounts for services rendered but unbilled at the end
of each period.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Investments
Net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities are recorded as a separate
component of shareholder's equity under the caption "Accumulated other
comprehensive income." Unrealized gains and losses on decommissioning trust
funds are recorded in the accumulated provision for decommissioning.
All investments are classified as available-for-sale.
Regulation of Utility Business
SCE, which is subject to rate-regulation by the CPUC and the FERC, operates in a
highly regulated environment in which it has an obligation to deliver electric
service to customers in return for an exclusive franchise within its service
territory.
SCE's rates are unbundled into separate charges for energy, transmission,
distribution, the non-bypassable competition transition charge (CTC), public
benefit programs and nuclear decommissioning. The transmission component is
being collected through FERC-approved rates, subject to refund. Revenue related
to distribution operations is being determined through a performance-based
rate-making mechanism, and the distribution assets have the opportunity to earn
a CPUC-authorized 9.49% return. SCE's costs associated with its hydroelectric
plants are also being recovered through a performance-based mechanism. This
mechanism sets the hydroelectric revenue requirement and establishes a formula
for extending it through the duration of the electric industry restructuring
transition period (March 31, 2002), or until market valuation of the
hydroelectric facilities, whichever occurs first. (See Hydroelectric Market
Value Filing discussion in Note 2.) Revenue from hydroelectric facilities in
excess of the hydroelectric revenue requirement is credited against the costs to
transition to a competitive market. Nuclear decommissioning costs are being
recovered through a CPUC-authorized non-bypassable charge.
The CTC provides SCE the opportunity to recover its costs to transition to a
competitive market. Transition costs related to power-purchase contracts are
being recovered through the terms of the contracts while most other transition
costs will be recovered through 2001. A portion of the stranded costs that
residential and small commercial customers would have paid between 1998 and 2001
has been financed by the issuance of rate reduction notes, allowing SCE to
reduce rates by at least 10% to these customers, effective January 1, 1998. The
notes allow for the rate reduction by lowering the carrying cost on a portion of
the transition costs and by deferring recovery of a portion of these transition
costs until after the transition period. Additionally, the restructuring
legislation contained provisions for the recovery (through 2006) of reasonable
employee-related transition costs, incurred and projected, for retraining,
severance, early retirement, outplacement and related expenses.
The CPUC regulates SCE's capital structure, limiting the dividends it may pay
Edison International. At March 31, 2000, SCE had the capacity to pay $81 million
in additional dividends and continue to maintain its authorized capital
structure.
Since April 1, 1998, when the new market structure began, SCE has been selling
all of its electric generation through the PX and scheduling delivery through
the California Independent System Operator (ISO), as mandated by the CPUC's 1995
restructuring decision. Through the PX and ISO, SCE satisfies the electric
energy needs of customers who did not choose an alternative energy provider.
These transactions are reported as "Purchased power -- PX/ISO -- net."
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Transactions through the PX and ISO were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
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In millions 2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Purchases $ 517 $ 399 $ 2,595 $ 2,383
Generation sales 441 282 1,876 1,630
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Purchased power-- PX/ISO-- net $ 76 $ 117 $ 719 $ 753
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</TABLE>
Regulatory Assets and Liabilities
In accordance with accounting principles for rate-regulated enterprises, SCE
records regulatory assets, which represent probable future revenue associated
with certain costs that will be recovered from customers through the rate-making
process, and regulatory liabilities, which represent probable future reductions
in revenue associated with amounts that are to be credited to customers through
the rate-making process. SCE's discontinuance of accounting principles for
rate-regulated enterprises to its generation assets did not result in a
write-off of its generation-related regulatory assets since the CPUC has
approved recovery of these assets through the CTC.
Regulatory assets and liabilities included in the consolidated balance sheets
are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31, March 31,
In millions 2000 1999 1999
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Generation-related:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Unamortized nuclear investment-- net $ 1,167 $ 1,366 $ 1,963
Flow-through taxes 245 306 466
Rate reduction notes-- transition cost deferral 800 707 433
Unamortized loss on sale of plant 107 122 167
Purchased-power settlements 507 531 318
Environmental remediation 16 16 16
Regulatory balancing accounts and other 1,013 1,075 604
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Subtotal 3,855 4,123 3,967
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Other:
Flow-through taxes 1,061 967 1,037
Unamortized loss on reacquired debt 289 295 308
Environmental remediation 106 111 121
Regulatory balancing accounts and other (110) (36) 60
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Subtotal 1,346 1,337 1,526
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Total $ 5,201 $ 5,460 $ 5,493
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</TABLE>
Generation-related regulatory assets and liabilities are being recovered through
the CTC through March 31, 2002, except for the regulatory asset related to the
rate reduction notes which will be recovered over the terms of the rate
reduction notes. The other regulatory assets and liabilities are being recovered
through other components of the unbundled rates.
The unamortized nuclear investment regulatory asset was created during the
second quarter of 1998. SCE reduced its remaining nuclear plant investment by
$2.6 billion (as of June 30, 1998) and recorded a regulatory asset on its
balance sheet for the same amount in accordance with asset impairment accounting
standards. For this impairment assessment, the fair value of the investment was
calculated by discounting expected future net cash flows. This reclassification
had no effect on SCE's results of operations.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
If during the transition period events were to occur that made the recovery of
these generation-related regulatory assets no longer probable, SCE would be
required to write off the remaining balance of such assets (approximately $2.5
billion, after tax, at March 31, 2000) as a one-time, non-cash charge against
earnings.
Regulatory Balancing Accounts
The difference between generation-related revenue and generation-related costs
is being accumulated in the transition cost balancing account. Additionally,
gains resulting from the sale of the 12 generating plants during 1998 were
credited to the transition cost balancing account; the losses are being
amortized over the remaining transition period and accumulated in the transition
cost balancing account. These transition costs are being recovered from utility
customers (with interest) through the CTC mechanism.
Income tax effects on all balancing account changes are deferred.
Nuclear
SCE is recovering its investments in San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Units
2 and 3 and Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station on an accelerated basis, as
authorized by the CPUC. The accelerated recovery will continue through December
2001, earning a 7.35% fixed rate of return. San Onofre's operating costs,
including nuclear fuel and nuclear fuel financing costs, and incremental capital
expenditures, are recovered through an incentive pricing plan which allows SCE
to receive about 4(cent) per kilowatt-hour through 2003. Any differences between
these costs and the incentive price will flow through to the shareholders. Palo
Verde's accelerated plant recovery, as well as operating costs, including
nuclear fuel and nuclear fuel financing costs, and incremental capital
expenditures, are subject to balancing account treatment through 2001.
The San Onofre incentive pricing plan and accelerated plant recovery and the
Palo Verde balancing account are part of the transition cost balancing account.
SCE will be required to share equally with ratepayers the net benefits received
from operation of Palo Verde, beginning in 2002. The benefits of operation of
the San Onofre units will also be shared equally with ratepayers beginning in
2004. Palo Verde's existing nuclear unit incentive procedure will continue only
for purposes of calculating a reward for performance of any unit above an 80%
capacity factor for a fuel cycle.
Utility Plant
Plant additions, including replacements and betterments, are capitalized. Such
costs include direct material and labor, construction overhead and an allowance
for funds used during construction (AFUDC). AFUDC represents the estimated cost
of debt and equity funds that finance utility-plant construction. AFUDC is
capitalized during plant construction and reported in current earnings. AFUDC is
recovered in rates through depreciation expense over the useful life of the
related asset. Depreciation of utility plant is computed on a straight-line,
remaining-life basis.
Replaced or retired property and removal costs less salvage are charged to the
accumulated provision for depreciation. Depreciation expense stated as a percent
of average original cost of depreciable utility plant was 3.7% for both the
three and twelve months ended March 31, 2000, respectively, and 3.8% and 2.3%
for the three and twelve months ended March 31, 1999, respectively.
SCE's net investment in generation-related utility plant was $1.0 billion at
March 31, 2000, and December 31, 1999, and $1.1 billion at March 31, 1999.
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Note 2. Regulatory Matters
FERC Transmission Rate Case
SCE filed its first FERC transmission rate case in March 1997. The filing
proposed a transmission revenue requirement of $211 million. In March 1999, a
proposed FERC decision was issued recommending a return on equity of 9.68%
(compared to SCE's current CPUC rate for distribution of 11.6%) and a lower
revenue requirement. SCE filed comments opposing the proposed decision in May
1999. In response to a FERC ruling, on November 1, 1999, SCE filed additional
evidence regarding return on equity. A final FERC decision is expected by
mid-2000. SCE does not expect the final decision to have a material effect on
its results of operations or financial position.
Generating Plant Divestiture
In October 1999, SCE filed an application with the CPUC to approve an auction
process to sell its 56% interest in the Mohave Generating Station. On April 6,
2000, the CPUC approved the auction process. On May 10, 2000, SCE agreed to sell
its interest in Mohave to The AES Corporation for over $533 million. The
transaction is subject to approval by the CPUC and the FERC. The sale is
expected to close by November 2000.
On April 27, 2000, SCE agreed to sell its 16% interest in Palo Verde and its 48%
interest in Four Corners Generating Station to Pinnacle West Energy for a total
price of $550 million. The sale of assets at Palo Verde will be accompanied by
an assignment of SCE's interest in the related decommissioning fund. Palo Verde
is located in Arizona and Four Corners is located in New Mexico. The
transaction, which is subject to the approval of the CPUC, the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission and other state and federal entities, is expected to close
by mid-2001. For a certain period of time, competing offers may be solicited and
any superior offers received are subject to matching rights by Pinnacle West
Energy.
Hydroelectric Market Value Filing
In December 1999, SCE filed an application with the CPUC establishing a market
value for its hydroelectric generation-related assets at approximately $1.0
billion (almost twice the assets' book value) and proposing to retain and
operate the hydroelectric assets under a performance-based and revenue-sharing
mechanism. The application has broad-based support from labor, ratepayer and
environmental groups. If approved by the CPUC, SCE would be allowed to recover
an authorized, inflation-index operations and maintenance allowance, as well as
a reasonable return on capital investment. A revenue-sharing arrangement would
be activated if revenue from the sale of hydroelectricity exceeds or falls short
of the authorized revenue requirement. SCE would then refund 90% of the excess
revenue to ratepayers or recover 90% of any shortfalls from ratepayers. A final
CPUC decision is expected by the end of 2000.
Note 3. Financial Instruments
Derivative Financial Instruments
SCE's risk management policy allows the use of derivative financial instruments
to manage financial exposure on its investments and fluctuations in interest
rates, but prohibits the use of these instruments for speculative or trading
purposes.
SCE uses the hedge accounting method to record its derivative financial
instruments, except for gas call options and PX block forward transactions.
Hedge accounting requires an assessment that the transaction reduces risk, that
the derivative be designated as a hedge at the inception of the derivative
contract, and that the changes in the market value of a hedge move in an inverse
direction to the item
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being hedged. Under hedge accounting, the derivative itself is not recorded on
SCE's balance sheet.Mark-to-market accounting would be used if the hedge
accounting criteria were not met. Interest rate differentials and amortization
of premiums for interest rate caps are recorded as adjustments to interest
expense. If the derivatives were terminated before the maturity of the
corresponding debt issuance, the realized gain or loss on the transaction would
be amortized over the remaining term of the debt.
SCE has gas call options that mitigate its exposure to increases in natural gas
prices. Increases in natural gas prices tend to increase the price of
electricity purchased from the PX. The options cover various periods through
2001. Additionally, SCE participates in the PX block forward market. The PX
block forward market allows SCE to purchase monthly blocks of energy and
ancillary services for six days a week (excluding Sundays and holidays) for 8 to
16 hours a day. Purchases from the PX forward markets can be made up to 12
months in advance of the delivery date. The CPUC has increased SCE's PX block
forward market participation limits to a maximum of 5,200 MW in any month.
Additional forward products are likely to be available from the PX during summer
of 2000.
SCE uses the mark-to-market accounting method for its gas call options and block
forward purchases. Gains and losses from monthly changes in market prices are
recorded as income or expense. However, costs of the options and the market
price changes are included in the transition cost balancing account. As a
result, the mark-to-market gains or losses have no effect on earnings.
Interest rate swaps are used to reduce the potential impact of interest rate
fluctuations on floating-rate long-term debt. At March 31, 2000, December 31,
1999, and March 31, 1999, SCE had an interest rate swap agreement which fixed
the interest rate at 5.585% for $196 million of debt due 2008. The swap
agreement expires February 28, 2008. The interest rate swap agreement requires
the parties to pledge collateral according to bond rating and market interest
rate changes. At March 31, 2000, SCE had pledged $4 million as collateral due to
a decline in market interest rates. SCE is exposed to credit loss in the event
of nonperformance by the counterparty to the agreement, but does not expect the
counterparty to fail to meet its obligation.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair values of financial instruments were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31, March 31,
In millions 2000 1999 1999
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost Fair Cost Fair Cost Fair
Instrument Basis Value Basis Value Basis Value
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financial assets:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Decommissioning trusts $ 1,673 $ 2,581 $ 1,650 $ 2,509 $ 1,571 $ 2,311
Equity investments -- 38 -- 33 2 29
Gas call options 25 24 28 20 37 23
PX block forward contracts 185 213 118 120 -- --
Financial liabilities:
DOE decommissioning and
decontamination fees 40 35 40 35 45 40
Interest rate swap -- 10 -- 13 -- 21
Long-term debt 5,110 5,020 5,137 5,044 5,052 5,201
Preferred stock subject to
mandatory redemption 256 258 256 259 256 272
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial assets are carried at their fair value based on quoted market prices
for decommissioning trusts and equity investments and on financial models for
gas call options and block forward contracts. Financial liabilities are recorded
at cost. Financial liabilities' fair values are based on: termination costs for
the interest rate swap; brokers' quotes for long-term debt and preferred stock;
and discounted future cash flows for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
decommissioning and decontamination fees. Due to their short maturities, amounts
reported for cash equivalents and short-term debt approximate fair value.
Gross unrealized holding gains on debt and equity investments were:
March 31, December 31, March 31,
In millions 2000 1999 1999
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Decommissioning trusts:
Municipal bonds $ 243 $ 239 $ 208
Stocks 474 454 383
U.S. government issues 148 119 128
Short-term and other 43 47 21
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
908 859 740
Equity investments 38 33 27
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $ 946 $ 892 $ 767
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
There were no unrealized holding losses for the periods presented.
In June 1998, a new accounting standard for derivative instruments and hedging
activities was issued. The new standard, which SCE will be required to implement
on January 1, 2001, requires all derivatives to be recognized on the balance
sheet at fair value. Gains or losses from changes in fair value would be
recognized in earnings in the period of change unless the derivative is
designated as a hedging instrument. Gains or losses from hedges of a forecasted
transaction or foreign currency exposure would be reflected in other
comprehensive income. Gains or losses from hedges of a recognized asset or
liability or a firm commitment would be reflected in earnings for the
ineffective portion of the hedge. SCE anticipates that most of its derivatives
under the new standard would qualify for hedge accounting. SCE expects to
recover in rates any market price changes from its derivatives that could
potentially affect earnings. Accordingly, implementation of this new standard is
not expected to affect earnings.
Note 4. Long-Term Debt
California law prohibits SCE from incurring or guaranteeing debt for its
nonutility affiliates.
Almost all SCE properties are subject to a trust indenture lien. SCE has pledged
first and refunding mortgage bonds as security for borrowed funds obtained from
pollution control bonds issued by government agencies. SCE uses these proceeds
to finance construction of pollution control facilities. Bondholders have
limited discretion in redeeming certain pollution control bonds, and SCE has
arranged with securities dealers to remarket or purchase them if necessary.
Debt premium, discount and issuance expenses are amortized over the life of each
issue. Under CPUC rate-making procedures, debt reacquisition expenses are
amortized over the remaining life of the reacquired debt or, if refinanced, the
life of the new debt.
Commercial paper intended to be refinanced for a period exceeding one year and
used to finance nuclear fuel scheduled to be used more than one year after the
balance sheet date is classified as long-term debt.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Long-term debt maturities and sinking-fund requirements for the five
twelve-month periods following March 31, 2000, are: 2001 - $448 million; 2002 -
$446 million; 2003 - $446 million; 2004 - $371 million and 2005 - $371 million.
In December 1997, $2.5 billion of rate reduction notes were issued on behalf of
SCE by SCE Funding LLC, a special purpose entity. These notes were issued to
finance the 10% rate reduction mandated by state law. The proceeds of the rate
reduction notes were used by SCE Funding LLC to purchase from SCE an enforceable
right known as transition property. Transition property is a current property
right created by the restructuring legislation and a financing order of the CPUC
and consists generally of the right to be paid a specified amount from
non-bypassable rates charged to residential and small commercial customers. The
rate reduction notes are being repaid over 10 years through these non-bypassable
residential and small commercial customer rates which constitute the transition
property purchased by SCE Funding LLC. The notes are secured by the transition
property and are not secured by, or payable from, assets of SCE or Edison
International. SCE used the proceeds from the sale of the transition property to
retire debt and equity securities.
Although, as required by generally accepted accounting principles, SCE Funding
LLC is consolidated with SCE and the rate reduction notes are shown as long-term
debt in the consolidated financial statements, SCE Funding LLC is legally
separate from SCE. The assets of SCE Funding LLC are not available to creditors
of SCE or Edison International and the transition property is legally not an
asset of SCE or Edison International.
Long-term debt consisted of:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31, March 31,
In millions 2000 1999 1999
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
First and refunding mortgage bonds:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
2002 - 2026 (5.625% to 7.25%) $ 1,175 $ 1,400 $ 1,550
Rate reduction notes:
2001 - 2007 (6.17% to 6.42%) 1,909 1,970 2,146
Pollution control bonds:
2008 - 2031 (5.125% to 7.2% and variable) 1,197 1,196 1,201
Funds held by trustees (2) (2) (2)
Debentures and notes:
2001 - 2029 (5.875% to 7.625%) 1,150 1,000 700
Subordinated debentures:
2044 (8.375%) 100 100 100
Commercial paper for nuclear fuel 56 71 99
Long-term debt due within one year (448) (571) (716)
Unamortized debt discount-- net (27) (27) (26)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $ 5,110 $ 5,137 $ 5,052
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Note 5. Short-Term Debt
SCE has lines of credit totaling $1.25 billion (that can be used at negotiated
or bank index rates) with $1 million available for general purpose short-term
debt and $515 million available for the long-term refinancing of certain
variable-rate pollution control debt.
Short-term debt includes commercial paper used to finance fuel inventories and
general cash requirements. Commercial paper intended to finance nuclear fuel
scheduled to be used more than one year after the balance sheet date is
classified as long-term debt in connection with refinancing terms under
five-year term lines of credit with commercial banks. Weighted-average interest
rates were 6.0%, 5.3%, and 4.9% at March 31, 2000, December 31, 1999, and March
31, 1999, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Short-term debt consisted of:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31, March 31,
In millions 2000 1999 1999
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Commercial paper $ 734 $ 696 $ 732
Floating rate notes 175 175 --
Amount reclassified as long-term debt (56) (71) (99)
Unamortized discount (4) (4) (4)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $ 849 $ 796 $ 629
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Note 6. Preferred Stock
Authorized shares of preferred and preference stock are: $25 cumulative
preferred - 24 million; $100 cumulative preferred - 12 million; and preference -
50 million. All cumulative preferred stocks are redeemable. Mandatorily
redeemable preferred stocks are subject to sinking-fund provisions. When
preferred shares are redeemed, the premiums paid are charged to common equity.
Preferred stock redemption requirements for the five twelve-month periods
following March 31, 2000, are: 2001 and 2002 - zero; 2003 - $109 million; 2004 -
$9 million; and 2005 - $9 million.
Cumulative preferred stock consisted of:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31, March 31,
Dollars in millions, except per share amounts 2000 1999 1999
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
March 31, 2000
-----------------------------
Shares Redemption
Outstanding Price
--------------- ----------
Not subject to mandatory redemption:
$25 par value:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
4.08% Series 1,000,000 $ 25.50 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25
4.24 1,200,000 25.80 30 30 30
4.32 1,653,429 28.75 41 41 41
4.78 1,296,769 25.80 33 33 33
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $ 129 $ 129 $129
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subject to mandatory redemption:
$100 par value:
6.05% Series 750,000 $ 100.00 $ 75 $ 75 $ 75
6.45 1,000,000 100.00 100 100 100
7.23 807,000 100.00 81 81 81
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $ 256 $ 256 $ 256
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
In second quarter 1998, 2.2 million shares of Series 5.80% preferred stock and
183,000 shares of Series 7.23% were redeemed. In third quarter 1998, 10,000
shares of Series 7.23% preferred stock were redeemed. There were no preferred
stock issuances for the periods presented.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 7. Income Taxes
SCE and its subsidiaries are included in Edison International's consolidated
federal income tax and combined state franchise tax returns. Under income tax
allocation agreements, each subsidiary calculates its own tax liability.
Income tax expense includes the current tax liability from operations and the
change in deferred income taxes during the year. Investment tax credits are
amortized over the lives of the related properties.
The components of the net accumulated deferred income tax liability were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, December 31, March 31,
In millions 2000 1999 1999
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred tax assets:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Property-related $ 181 $ 184 $ 191
Unrealized gains or losses-- decommissioning 453 453 386
Investment tax credits 105 113 148
Regulatory balancing accounts 77 67 107
Decommissioning-related 127 127 126
Fixed costs 254 247 119
Unbilled revenue 113 122 104
Other 77 92 157
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $ 1,387 $ 1,405 $ 1,338
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property-related $ 2,545 $ 2,629 $ 2,927
Capitalized software costs 231 225 206
Regulatory balancing accounts 476 448 222
Unrealized gains and losses-- decommissioning 351 351 17
Other 539 502 817
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $ 4,142 $ 4,155 $ 4,189
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulated deferred income taxes-- net $ 2,755 $ 2,750 $ 2,851
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Classification of accumulated deferred income taxes:
Included in deferred credits $ 2,880 $ 2,938 $ 2,941
Included in current assets 125 188 90
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The current and deferred components of income tax expense were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
In millions March 31, March 31,
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 2000 1999
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Federal $ 132 $ (6) $ 437 $ 420
State 30 (3) 112 94
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
162 (9) 549 514
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred -- federal and state:
Accrued charges (9) 50 (134) 37
Property related (48) (46) (196) (142)
Investment and energy tax credits-- net (10) (11) (44) (81)
Regulatory assets 1 3 5 38
Regulatory balancing accounts (9) 45 317 112
State tax privilege year 16 35 (11) 3
Unbilled revenue 9 13 (10) (68)
Other 8 8 (6) (5)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(42) 97 (79) (106)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total income tax expense $ 120 $ 88 $ 470 $ 408
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Classification of income taxes:
Included in operating income $ 123 $ 83 $ 491 $ 409
Included in other income (3) 5 (21) (1)
</TABLE>
The composite federal and state statutory income tax rate was 40.551% for all
periods presented.
The federal statutory income tax rate is reconciled to the effective tax rate
below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 2000 1999
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Federal statutory rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
Capitalized software (0.9) (0.8) (2.3) 0.1
Property-related and other 13.5 16.6 9.1 10.7
Investment and energy tax credits (4.4) (6.1) (4.1) (7.9)
State tax-- net of federal deduction 6.8 6.3 8.4 7.2
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Effective tax rate 50.0% 51.0% 46.1% 45.1%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Note 8. Employee Compensation and Benefit Plans
Employee Savings Plan
SCE has a 401(k) defined contribution savings plan designed as a source of
employees' retirement income. The plan received employer contributions of $8
million and $28 million for the three- and twelve-months ended March 31, 2000,
respectively, and $6 million and $19 million for the three- and twelve-months
ended March 31, 1999, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Pension Plan
SCE has a noncontributory, defined-benefit pension plan that covers employees
meeting minimum service requirements. SCE recognizes pension expense as
calculated by the actuarial method used for ratemaking. In April 1999, SCE
adopted a cash balance feature for its pension plan.
Information on plan assets and benefit obligations is shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
3 Months Ended Year Ended 3 Months Ended
March 31, December 31, March 31,
In millions 2000 1999 1999
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in benefit obligation
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Benefit obligation at beginning of period $ 2,075 $ 2,251 $ 2,251
Service cost 16 66 18
Interest cost 39 146 38
Plan amendment -- (22) --
Actuarial loss (gain) -- (224) --
Benefits paid (52) (142) (33)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Benefit obligation at end of period $ 2,078 $ 2,075 $ 2,274
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period $ 3,078 $ 2,552 $ 2,552
Actual return on plan assets 177 620 57
Employer contributions 29 48 21
Benefits paid (52) (142) (33)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fair value of plan assets at end of period $ 3,232 $ 3,078 $ 2,597
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Funded status $ 1,154 $ 1,003 $ 323
Unrecognized net loss (gain) (1,125) (1,018) (379)
Unrecognized transition obligation 27 28 32
Unrecognized prior service cost 128 132 164
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recorded asset $ 184 $ 145 $ 140
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Discount rate 7.75% 7.75% 6.75%
Rate of compensation increase 5.0% 5.0% 5.0%
Expected return on plan assets 7.5% 7.5% 7.5%
</TABLE>
The components of pension expense were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
In millions March 31, March 31,
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 2000 1999
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost $ 16 $ 18 $ 64 $ 63
Interest cost 39 38 147 144
Expected return on plan assets (57) (48) (197) (173)
Net amortization and deferral (8) 3 1 13
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pension expense (benefit ) under
accounting standards (10) 11 15 47
Regulatory adjustment-- deferred 10 2 22 8
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net pension expense recognized $ -- $ 13 $ 37 $ 55
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
Employees retiring at or after age 55 with at least 10 years of service are
eligible for postretirement health and dental care, life insurance and other
benefits.
Information on plan assets and benefit obligations is shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
3 Months Ended Year Ended 3 Months Ended
March 31, December 31, March 31,
In millions 2000 1999 1999
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in benefit obligation
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Benefit obligation at beginning of period $ 1,462 $ 1,545 $ 1,545
Service cost 9 46 11
Interest cost 29 109 26
Actuarial loss (gain) -- (185) --
Benefits paid (15) (53) (15)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Benefit obligation at end of period $ 1,485 $ 1,462 $ 1,567
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period $ 1,283 $ 1,029 $ 1,029
Actual return on plan assets 23 185 19
Employer contributions 21 122 25
Benefits paid (15) (53) (15)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fair value of plan assets at end of period $ 1,312 $ 1,283 $ 1,058
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Funded status $ (173) $ (179) $ (509)
Unrecognized net loss (gain) (206) (207) 84
Unrecognized transition obligation 342 349 369
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recorded asset (liability) $ (37) $ (37) $ (56)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Discount rate 8.0% 8.0% 6.75%
Expected return on plan assets 7.5% 7.5% 7.5%
</TABLE>
Expense components were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
In millions March 31, March 31,
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 2000 1999
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost $ 9 $ 11 $ 44 $ 43
Interest cost 29 26 112 99
Expected return on plan assets (23) (19) (83) (65)
Net amortization and deferral 6 7 26 27
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total expense $ 21 $ 25 $ 99 $ 104
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The assumed rate of future increases in the per-capita cost of health care
benefits is 11.75% for 2000, gradually decreasing to 5.0% for 2008 and beyond.
Increasing the health care cost trend rate by one percentage point would
increase the accumulated obligation as of March 31, 2000, by $231 million and
annual aggregate service and interest costs by $28 million. Decreasing the
health care cost trend rate by one percentage point would decrease the
accumulated obligation as of March 31, 2000, by $186 million and annual
aggregate service and interest costs by $22 million.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Stock Option Plans
In 1998, Edison International shareholders approved the Edison International
Equity Compensation Plan. The plan replaces the Long-Term Incentive Compensation
Program, consisting of officer, director, and management plans, which was
adopted by Edison International shareholders in 1992. No new awards will be made
under the prior program; however, it will remain in effect as long as any awards
remain outstanding under the prior program.
The prior program participated in the use of 8.2 million shares of parent
company common stock reserved for potential issuance under various stock
compensation programs to directors, officers and senior managers of Edison
International and its affiliates. Under these programs, options on 1.7 million
shares of Edison International common stock are currently outstanding to
officers and senior managers of SCE.
The new plan authorizes the annual issuance of shares equal to one percent of
the issued and outstanding shares of Edison International common stock as of
December 31 of the prior year. This authorization is cumulative so that to the
extent shares are not needed to meet new plan requirements in any year, the
excess authorized shares will carry over to subsequent years until plan
termination. One percent of the issued and outstanding Edison International
common stock on December 31, 1999, and December 31, 1998, was 3.5 million shares
each year. Under the new plan, options on 4.9 million shares of Edison
International common stock are currently outstanding to officers and senior
managers of SCE.
Each option may be exercised to purchase one share of Edison International
common stock, and is exercisable at a price equivalent to the fair market value
of the underlying stock at the date of grant. Edison International stock options
include a dividend equivalent feature. Generally, for options issued before
1994, amounts equal to dividends accrue on the options at the same time and at
the same rate as would be payable on the number of shares of Edison
International common stock covered by the options. The amounts accumulate
without interest. For Edison International stock options issued after 1993,
dividend equivalents are subject to reduction unless certain shareholder return
performance criteria are met. Beginning with the 1999 Edison International stock
option awards, only some stock options include a dividend equivalent feature.
The 2000 awards do not include a dividend equivalent feature. The 2000 awards do
include performance shares comprising a combination of Edison International
common stock and cash.
The new plan's stock options have a 10-year term with one-fourth of the total
award vesting after each of the first four years of the award term. The prior
program's stock options have a 10-year term with one-third of the total award
vesting after each of the first three years of the award term. If an optionee
retires, dies or is permanently and totally disabled during the vesting period,
the unvested options will vest and be exercisable to the extent of 1/36 (prior
program) or 1/48 (the new plan) of the grant for each full month of service
during the vesting period.
Unvested options of any person who has served in the past on the Edison
International or SCE Management Committee (which was dissolved in 1993) will
vest and be exercisable upon the member's retirement, death or permanent and
total disability. Upon retirement, death or permanent and total disability, the
vested options may continue to be exercised within their original terms by the
recipient or beneficiary. If an optionee is terminated other than by retirement,
death or permanent and total disability, options which had vested as of the
prior anniversary date of the grant are forfeited unless exercised within 180
days of the date of termination. All unvested options are forfeited on the date
of termination.
The value of performance shares are accrued ratably over a three-year
performance period. Performance shares are valued based on Edison
International's stock performance relative to the stock performance of other
such entities comprising the Dow Jones Electric Utility Index.
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SCE measures compensation expense related to stock-based compensation by the
intrinsic value method. Compensation expense recorded under the
stock-compensation programs was $1 million and $5 million for the three and
twelve months ended March 31, 2000, respectively, and $2 million and $7 million
for the three and twelve months ended March 31, 1999, respectively.
Stock-based compensation expense under the fair-value method of accounting would
have resulted in pro forma earnings of $118 million and $544 million for the
three and twelve months ended March 31, 2000, respectively, and $83 million and
$493 million for the three and twelve months ended March 31, 1999, respectively.
The fair value for each option granted, reflecting the basis for the above pro
forma disclosures, was determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model. The following assumptions were used in determining fair
value through the model:
12 Months Ended
March 31,
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2000 1999
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Expected life 7 - 10 years 7 years
Risk-free interest rate 5.0% - 5.6% 4.7% - 5.6%
Expected volatility 17% - 24% 17%
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The application of fair-value accounting to calculate the pro forma disclosures
above is not an indication of future income statement effects. The pro forma
disclosures do not reflect the effect of fair-value accounting on stock-based
compensation awards granted prior to 1995.
Note 9. Jointly Owned Utility Projects
SCE owns interests in several generating stations and transmission systems for
which each participant provides its own financing. SCE's share of expenses for
each project is included in the consolidated statements of income.
The investment in each project, as included in the consolidated balance sheet as
of March 31, 2000, was:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Original Accumulated
Cost of Depreciation and Under Ownership
In millions Facility Amortization Construction Interest
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Transmission systems:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Eldorado $ 41 $ 11 $ 1 60%
Pacific Intertie 239 79 9 50%
Generating stations:
Four Corners Units 4 and 5 (coal) 459 339 5 48%
Mohave (coal) 325 232 2 56%
Palo Verde (nuclear)(1) 1,608 1,214 22 16%
San Onofre (nuclear)(1) 4,282 3,396 15 75%
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Total $ 6,954 $ 5,271 $ 54 --
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(1) Reported as "Unamortized nuclear investment-- net."
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Note 10. Commitments
Leases
SCE has operating leases, primarily for vehicles with varying terms, provisions
and expiration dates.
Estimated remaining commitments for noncancelable leases at March 31, 2000,
were:
Year ended December 31, In millions
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2000 $ 11
2001 12
2002 8
2003 7
2004 5
Thereafter 12
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Total future commitments $ 55
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Nuclear Decommissioning
Decommissioning is estimated to cost $2.1 billion in current-year dollars, based
on site-specific studies performed in 1998 for San Onofre and Palo Verde.
Changes in the estimated costs, timing of decommissioning, or the assumptions
underlying these estimates could cause material revisions to the estimated total
cost to decommission in the near term. SCE estimates that it will spend
approximately $8.6 billion through 2060 to decommission its nuclear facilities.
This estimate is based on SCE's current dollar decommissioning costs, escalated
at rates ranging from 0.3% to 10.0% (depending on the cost element) annually.
These costs are expected to be funded from independent decommissioning trusts,
which, effective 1999, receive contributions of approximately $25 million per
year. SCE estimates annual after-tax earnings on the decommissioning funds of
3.9% to 4.9%.
SCE plans to decommission its nuclear generating facilities by a prompt removal
method authorized by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Decommissioning is
expected to begin after the plants' operating licenses expire. The operating
licenses expire in 2022 for San Onofre Units 2 and 3, and 2028 for Palo Verde.
Decommissioning costs, which are recovered through non-bypassable customer
rates, are recorded as a component of depreciation expense.
Decommissioning of San Onofre Unit 1 (shutdown in 1992 per CPUC agreement)
commenced in 1999 and will continue through 2008. All of SCE's San Onofre Unit 1
decommissioning costs will be paid from its nuclear decommissioning trust funds.
Decommissioning expense was $23 million and $108 million for the three and
twelve months ended March 31, 2000, respectively, and $39 million and $164
million for the three and twelve months ended March 31, 1999. The accumulated
provision for decommissioning, excluding San Onofre Unit 1, was $1.3 billion at
March 31, 2000, at December 31, 1999, and at March 31, 1999. The estimated costs
to decommission San Onofre Unit 1 (approximately $350 million) are recorded as a
liability.
Decommissioning funds collected in rates are placed in independent trusts,
which, together with accumulated earnings, will be utilized solely for
decommissioning.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Trust investments (cost basis) include:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Maturity March 31, December 31, March 31,
In millions Dates 2000 1999 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Municipal bond 2000 - 2033 $ 661 $ 684 $ 581
Stocks -- 482 482 538
U.S. government issues 2000 - 2030 419 351 396
Short-term and other 2002 - 2040 122 133 56
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Total $ 1,684 $ 1,650 $ 1,571
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</TABLE>
Trust fund earnings (based on specific identification) increase the trust fund
balance and the accumulated provision for decommissioning. Net earnings were $9
million and $53 million for the three and twelve months ended March 31, 2000,
respectively, and $14 million and $61 million for the three and twelve months
ended March 31, 1999, respectively. Proceeds from sales of securities (which are
reinvested) were $1.7 billion and $4.0 billion for the three and twelve months
ended March 31, 2000, respectively, and $379 million and $1.4 billion for the
three and twelve months ended March 31, 1999, respectively. Approximately 90% of
the trust fund contributions were tax-deductible.
Other Commitments
SCE has fuel supply contracts which require payment only if the fuel is made
available for purchase. Additionally, SCE's gas and coal fuel contracts require
payment of certain fixed charges whether or not gas or coal is delivered.
SCE has power-purchase contracts with certain qualifying facilities
(cogenerators and small power producers) and other utilities. These contracts
provide for capacity payments if a facility meets certain performance
obligations and energy payments based on actual power supplied to SCE. There are
no requirements to make debt-service payments. As a result of the utility
industry restructuring, SCE has entered into purchased-power settlements to end
its contract obligations with certain qualifying facilities. The settlements are
reported as long-term liabilities. Settlement payments are being recovered
through the CTC.
SCE has unconditional purchase obligations for part of a power plant's
generating output, as well as firm transmission service from another utility.
Minimum payments are based, in part, on the debt-service requirements of the
provider, whether or not the plant or transmission line is operable. SCE's
minimum commitment under both contracts is approximately $166 million through
2017. The purchased-power contract (approximately $30 million) is expected to
provide approximately 5.5% of current or estimated future operating capacity,
and is reported as a long-term liability. The transmission service contract
requires a minimum payment of approximately $6 million a year.
Certain commitments for the years 2000 through 2004 are estimated below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
In millions 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Projected construction expenditures $ 1,115 $ 1,033 $ 910 $ 902 $ 889
Fuel supply contracts 189 124 132 142 123
Purchased-power capacity payments 626 630 628 624 623
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</TABLE>
Note 11. Contingencies
In addition to the matters disclosed in these notes, SCE is involved in other
legal, tax and regulatory proceedings before various courts and governmental
agencies regarding matters arising in the ordinary
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
course of business. SCE believes the outcome of these proceedings will not
materially affect its results of operations or liquidity.
Environmental Protection
SCE is subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations, which require it
to incur substantial costs to operate existing facilities, construct and operate
new facilities, and mitigate or remove the effect of past operations on the
environment.
SCE records its environmental liabilities when site assessments and/or remedial
actions are probable and a range of reasonably likely cleanup costs can be
estimated. SCE reviews its sites and measures the liability quarterly, by
assessing a range of reasonably likely costs for each identified site using
currently available information, including existing technology, presently
enacted laws and regulations, experience gained at similar sites, and the
probable level of involvement and financial condition of other potentially
responsible parties. These estimates include costs for site investigations,
remediation, operations and maintenance, monitoring and site closure. Unless
there is a probable amount, SCE records the lower end of this reasonably likely
range of costs (classified as other long-term liabilities at undiscounted
amounts).
SCE's recorded estimated minimum liability to remediate its 46 identified sites
is $159 million. The ultimate costs to clean up SCE's identified sites may vary
from its recorded liability due to numerous uncertainties inherent in the
estimation process, such as: the extent and nature of contamination; the
scarcity of reliable data for identified sites; the varying costs of alternative
cleanup methods; developments resulting from investigatory studies; the
possibility of identifying additional sites; and the time periods over which
site remediation is expected to occur. SCE believes that, due to these
uncertainties, it is reasonably possible that cleanup costs could exceed its
recorded liability by up to $281 million. The upper limit of this range of costs
was estimated using assumptions least favorable to SCE among a range of
reasonably possible outcomes. In 1998, SCE sold all of its gas- and oil-fueled
generation plants but has retained some liability associated with the divested
properties.
The CPUC allows SCE to recover environmental-cleanup costs at 42 of its sites,
representing $88 million of its recorded liability, through an incentive
mechanism (SCE may request to include additional sites). Under this mechanism,
SCE will recover 90% of cleanup costs through customer rates; shareholders fund
the remaining 10%, with the opportunity to recover these costs from insurance
carriers and other third parties. SCE has successfully settled insurance claims
with all responsible carriers. Costs incurred at SCE's remaining sites are
expected to be recovered through customer rates. SCE has recorded a regulatory
asset of $122 million for its estimated minimum environmental-cleanup costs
expected to be recovered through customer rates.
SCE's identified sites include several sites for which there is a lack of
currently available information, including the nature and magnitude of
contamination, and the extent, if any, that SCE may be held responsible for
contributing to any costs incurred for remediating these sites. Thus, no
reasonable estimate of cleanup costs can now be made for these sites.
SCE expects to clean up its identified sites over a period of up to 30 years.
Remediation costs in each of the next several years are expected to range from
$5 million to $15 million. Recorded costs for the twelve-month period ended
March 31, 2000, were $8 million.
Based on currently available information, SCE believes it is unlikely that it
will incur amounts in excess of the upper limit of the estimated range and,
based upon the CPUC's regulatory treatment of environmental-cleanup costs, SCE
believes that costs ultimately recorded will not materially affect its results
of operations or financial position. There can be no assurance, however, that
future developments, including
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
additional information about existing sites or the identification of new sites,
will not require material revisions to such estimates.
Nuclear Insurance
Federal law limits public liability claims from a nuclear incident to $9.5
billion. SCE and other owners of San Onofre and Palo Verde have purchased the
maximum private primary insurance available ($200 million). The balance is
covered by the industry's retrospective rating plan that uses deferred premium
charges to every reactor licensee if a nuclear incident at any licensed reactor
in the U.S. results in claims and/or costs which exceed the primary insurance at
that plant site. Federal regulations require this secondary level of financial
protection. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission exempted San Onofre Unit 1 from
this secondary level, effective June 1994. The maximum deferred premium for each
nuclear incident is $88 million per reactor, but not more than $10 million per
reactor may be charged in any one year for each incident. Based on its ownership
interests, SCE could be required to pay a maximum of $175 million per nuclear
incident. However, it would have to pay no more than $20 million per incident in
any one year. Such amounts include a 5% surcharge if additional funds are needed
to satisfy public liability claims and are subject to adjustment for inflation.
If the public liability limit above is insufficient, federal regulations may
impose further revenue-raising measures to pay claims, including a possible
additional assessment on all licensed reactor operators.
Property damage insurance covers losses up to $500 million, including
decontamination costs, at San Onofre and Palo Verde. Decontamination liability
and property damage coverage exceeding the primary $500 million also has been
purchased in amounts greater than federal requirements. Additional insurance
covers part of replacement power expenses during an accident-related nuclear
unit outage. These policies are issued by a mutual insurance company owned by
utilities with nuclear facilities. If losses at any nuclear facility covered by
the arrangement were to exceed the accumulated funds for these insurance
programs, SCE could be assessed retrospective premium adjustments of up to $19
million per year. Insurance premiums are charged to operating expense.
Spent Nuclear Fuel
Under federal law, the DOE is responsible for the selection and development of a
facility for disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.
Such a facility was to be in operation by January 1998. However, the DOE did not
meet its obligation. It is not certain when the DOE will begin accepting spent
nuclear fuel from San Onofre or from other nuclear power plants.
SCE has primary responsibility for the interim storage of its spent nuclear fuel
at San Onofre. Current capability to store spent fuel is estimated to be
adequate through 2005. Meeting spent-fuel storage requirements beyond that
period would require additional on-site storage capability, the costs for which
have not been determined. Extended delays by the DOE could lead to consideration
of costly alternatives involving siting and environmental issues. SCE has paid
the DOE the required one-time fee applicable to nuclear generation at San Onofre
through April 6, 1983, (approximately $24 million, plus interest). SCE is also
paying the required quarterly fee equal to one mill per kilowatt-hour of
nuclear-generated electricity sold after April 6, 1983.
Palo Verde on-site spent fuel storage capacity will accommodate needs until 2003
for Unit 2, and until 2004 for Units 1 and 3. Arizona Public Service Company,
operating agent for Palo Verde, is constructing an interim fuel storage facility
that is expected to be completed in 2002.
SCE and other owners of nuclear power plants may be able to recover interim
storage costs arising from DOE delays in the acceptance of utility spent nuclear
fuel by pursuing relief under the terms of the contracts, as directed by the
courts, or through other court actions.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and
Financial Condition
Results of Operations
Earnings
Southern California Edison Company's (SCE) earnings for the three and
twelve months ended March 31, 2000, were $113 million and $520 million,
respectively, compared with $76 million and $469 million for the same periods in
1999. The $37 million quarterly increase was primarily due to a planned
refueling outage in 1999 at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station and higher
kilowatt-hour sales in 2000. The $51 million increase for the twelve months
ended March 31, 2000, over the prior-year period was mainly the result of higher
kilowatt-hour sales and superior operating performance at San Onofre.
Operating Revenue
As a result of industry restructuring, customers have an option to buy power
from SCE or directly from the California Power Exchange (PX), thus becoming
direct access customers. Most direct access customers continue to be billed by
SCE, but are also given a credit for the generation portion of their bills.
Operating revenue increased during the first quarter of 2000, compared with the
same period in 1999, as retail sales volume increased 8%. For the twelve months
ended March 31, 2000, operating revenue increased less than 1%. Over 92% of
operating revenue was from retail sales. Retail rates are regulated by the
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and wholesale rates are regulated
by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Due to warmer weather during the summer months, operating revenue during the
third quarter of each year is significantly higher than other quarters.
Operating Expenses
Fuel expense decreased 17% for the twelve months ended March 31, 2000, compared
with the same period in 1999, primarily due to the sale of the generating plants
in 1998.
Purchased-power expense -- contracts decreased for both the three and twelve
months ended March 31, 2000, compared to the year-earlier periods, primarily due
to SCE entering into settlements to end its contractual obligations with certain
nonutility generators (known as qualifying facilities, or QFs) and the terms in
some of the QF contracts reverting to lower prices. Prior to April 1998, SCE was
required under federal law and CPUC orders to enter into contracts to purchase
power from QFs at CPUC-mandated prices even though energy and capacity prices
under many of these contracts are generally higher than other sources. For the
twelve months ended March 31, 2000, SCE paid about $1.3 billion (including
energy and capacity payments) more for these power purchases than the cost of
power available from other sources. SCE is continuing to purchase power under
existing contracts from certain QFs and from other utilities. Power purchases
from QFs and other utilities are sold through the PX.
Since April 1, 1998, SCE has been required to sell all of its generated power
through the PX, schedule delivery of the power through the California
Independent System Operator (ISO) and acquire all of its power from the PX to
distribute to its retail customers. These transactions with the PX and ISO are
reported net. For the quarter ended March 31, 2000, PX/ISO purchased-power
expense decreased 35%, mainly due to the realization of hydroelectric-related
ISO revenue which had been previously deferred awaiting regulatory approval. For
the twelve months ended March 31, 2000, the PX/ISO purchased-power expense
decrease also reflects a lower volume of sales through the PX in 1999, which was
the result of less generation at SCE (San Onofre refueling outages in 1999,
divestiture of 12 generating plants in 1998 and reduced hydroelectric
generation) and fewer purchases from QFs.
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Provisions for regulatory adjustment clauses increased for both the three and
twelve months ended March 31, 2000, compared to the year-earlier periods. The
quarterly increase reflects overcollections related to the difference between
generation-related revenue and generation-related costs, as well as
overcollections related to the administration of public-purpose funds. The
twelve-months-ended increase in the provision reflects overcollections related
to the administration of public-purpose funds, almost completely offset by
undercollections related to the difference between generation-related revenue
and generation-related costs, as well as undercollections related to the
rate-making treatment of the rate reduction notes. This rate-making treatment
has allowed for the deferral of the recovery of a portion of the
transition-related costs, from a four-year period to a 10-year period.
Other operating expenses decreased for both the three and twelve months ended
March 31, 2000, compared to the prior-year periods, primarily due to a decrease
in mandated transmission service (known as must-run reliability services)
expense, which was caused by SCE being contractually obligated for fewer
must-run units in 2000, compared to 1999. The twelve-months-ended decrease also
reflects decreases in PX and ISO costs incurred by SCE, as well as a decrease in
expenses related to SCE's direct access activities.
Income tax expense increased for the both three and twelve months ended March
31, 2000. The quarterly increase is due to higher pre-tax income. The
twelve-months-ended increase primarily reflects higher pre-tax income during the
current period and a one-time cumulative benefit for accelerated amortization of
deferred investment tax credits in October 1998, partially offset by a one-time
benefit in fourth quarter 1999 due to an Internal Revenue Service ruling.
Net gain on sale of utility plant resulted from the sale of SCE's generating
plants in 1998. Gains were used to reduce stranded costs. Losses will be
recovered from customers over the transition period through the competition
transition charge (CTC) mechanism.
Other Income
Interest and dividend income increased for both the three months and twelve
months ended March 31, 2000, primarily due to increases in interest earned on
higher balancing account undercollections. The twelve-months ended increase was
partially offset by lower interest income related to investment balances during
the period.
Other nonoperating income decreased for the quarter ended March 31, 2000,
compared to the same period in 1999, primarily due to gains on sales of equity
investments in first quarter 1999. Other nonoperating income increased for the
twelve months ended March 31, 2000, compared to the same period in 1999, mainly
due to the one-time adjustment in fourth quarter 1999, resulting from an
Internal Revenue Service ruling that allowed SCE to record a tax benefit,
partially offset by the absence of the gains on sales of equity investments
discussed above.
Interest Expense
Other interest expense increased for both the quarter and twelve-months ended
March 31, 2000, compared to the same periods in 1999, mostly due to higher
overall short-term debt balances necessary to meet general cash requirements
during the periods. The twelve-months ended increase also reflects higher
interest expense related to balancing account overcollections.
Financial Condition
SCE's liquidity is primarily affected by debt maturities, dividend payments and
capital expenditures. Capital resources include cash from operations and
external financings.
Edison International's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to
$2.8 billion of its outstanding shares of common stock. In the first quarter of
2000, Edison International repurchased more
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than 9 million shares (approximately $150 million) of its common stock. These
repurchases were the first to occur since first quarter 1999. Edison
International has now repurchased approximately 110 million shares ($2.6
billion) between January 1, 1995, and March 31, 2000, funded by dividends from
its subsidiaries.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $581 million and $1.7 billion,
respectively, for the three and twelve months ended March 31, 2000, compared
with $384 million and $986 million for the same periods in 1999. For the first
quarter of 2000, SCE's cash flow coverage of dividends was 5.8 times compared to
2.2 times for the year-earlier period. In January 1999, SCE made a special
dividend payment of $75 million to Edison International. For the twelve months
ended March 31, 2000, the cash flow coverage of dividends was 2.8 times compared
to 0.8 times for the same period in 1999. SCE made special dividend payments of
$350 million in the second quarter of 1998 and $330 million in the third quarter
of 1998 to Edison International.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
At March 31, 2000, SCE had total credit lines of $1.25 billion, with $1 million
available for general purpose, short-term debt and $515 million available for
the long-term refinancing of its variable-rate pollution-control bonds. These
unsecured lines of credit are at negotiated or bank index rates and expire in
2002.
Short-term debt is used to finance fuel inventories and general cash
requirements. Long-term debt is used mainly to finance capital expenditures.
External financings are influenced by market conditions and other factors,
including limitations imposed by SCE's articles of incorporation and trust
indenture. As of March 31, 2000, SCE could issue approximately $11.6 billion of
additional first and refunding mortgage bonds and $2.8 billion of preferred
stock at current interest and dividend rates.
California law prohibits SCE from incurring or guaranteeing debt for its
nonutility affiliates. Additionally, the CPUC regulates SCE's capital structure,
limiting the dividends it may pay Edison International. At March 31, 2000, SCE
had the capacity to pay $81 million in additional dividends and continue to
maintain its authorized capital structure.
In December 1997, $2.5 billion of rate reduction notes were issued on behalf of
SCE by SCE Funding LLC, a special purpose entity. These notes were issued to
finance the 10% rate reduction mandated by state law. The proceeds of the rate
reduction notes were used by SCE Funding LLC to purchase from SCE an enforceable
right known as transition property. Transition property is a current property
right created by the restructuring legislation and a financing order of the CPUC
and consists generally of the right to be paid a specified amount from
non-bypassable rates charged to residential and small commercial customers. The
rate reduction notes are being repaid over 10 years through these non-bypassable
residential and small commercial customer rates which constitute the transition
property purchased by SCE Funding LLC. The remaining series of outstanding rate
reduction notes have scheduled maturities beginning in 2001 and ending in 2007,
with interest rates ranging from 6.17% to 6.42%. The notes are secured by the
transition property and are not secured by, or payable from, assets of SCE or
Edison International. SCE used the proceeds from the sale of the transition
property to retire debt and equity securities.
Although, as required by generally accepted accounting principles, SCE Funding
LLC is consolidated with SCE and the rate reduction notes are shown as long-term
debt in the consolidated financial statements, SCE Funding LLC is legally
separate from SCE. The assets of SCE Funding LLC are not available to creditors
of SCE or Edison International and the transition property is legally not an
asset of SCE or Edison International.
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Cash flows from investing activities are affected by additions to property and
plant, proceeds from the sale of plant and funding of nuclear decommissioning
trusts. Decommissioning costs are recovered in rates. SCE estimates that it will
spend approximately $8.6 billion through 2060 to decommission its nuclear
facilities. This estimate is based on SCE's current-dollar decommissioning costs
($2.1 billion), escalated at rates ranging from 0.3% to 10.0% (depending on the
cost element) annually. These costs are expected to be funded from independent
decommissioning trusts which receive SCE contributions of approximately $25
million per year.
Market Risk Exposures
SCE's primary market risk exposures arise from fluctuations in energy prices and
interest rates. SCE's risk management policy allows the use of derivative
financial instruments to manage its financial exposures, but prohibits the use
of these instruments for speculative or trading purposes.
A 10% increase in market interest rates would result in a $7 million increase in
the fair value of SCE's interest rate hedge agreement. A 10% decrease in market
interest rates would result in a $7 million decline in the fair market value of
SCE's interest rate hedge agreement. A 10% increase in natural gas prices would
result in a $29 million increase in the fair market value of gas call options. A
10% decrease in natural gas prices would result in a $15 million decline in the
fair market value of gas call options. A 10% change in market rates is expected
to have an immaterial effect on SCE's other financial instruments.
As a result of the rate freeze established in the 1996 restructuring legislation
(Statute), SCE's transition costs are recovered as the residual component of
rates once the costs for distribution, transmission, public purpose programs,
nuclear decommissioning and the cost of supplying power to its customers through
the PX and ISO have already been recovered. Accordingly, more revenue will be
available to cover transition costs when market prices in the PX and ISO are low
than when PX and ISO prices are high. The PX and ISO market prices to date have
generally been consistent, although some irregular price spikes have occurred.
The ISO has responded to price spikes in the market for reliability services
(referred to as ancillary services) by imposing a price cap on the market for
such services until certain actions have been completed to improve the
functioning of those markets. Similarly, the ISO currently maintains a cap on
its market for imbalance energy until adequate measures to improve the efficient
operation of the market have been implemented. The caps in these markets
mitigate the risk of costly price spikes that would reduce the revenue available
to SCE to pay transition costs. The price cap instituted by the ISO in the
summer of 1998 was $250/MWh. In October 1999, that cap was raised to $750/MWh
and will remain at that level through November 15, 2000. SCE has entered into
gas call options to mitigate high natural gas prices, since increases in natural
gas prices tend to raise the price of electricity.
In July 1999, SCE began participating in forward purchases through a PX block
forward market. In the PX block forward market, SCE can purchase monthly blocks
of energy or ancillary services for six days a week (excluding Sundays and
holidays) for 8 to 16 hours a day. These purchases can be made up to 12 months
in advance of the delivery date. The CPUC originally limited SCE's use of the PX
block forward market to a maximum of approximately 2,000 MW in any month. The PX
requested and was granted authority from the FERC to sell other forward products
including a peak product, six days a week, for eight hours a day. SCE requested
rate-making treatment from the CPUC for its use of these additional products,
and requested an expansion of the limits from all forward PX products up to
5,200 MW in summer months. These requests were granted in March 2000. SCE
requested permission from the CPUC to begin a demand responsiveness program that
would allow customers to be paid to curtail their load during times of very high
prices. The CPUC approved SCE's request for this program in April 2000.
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Projected Capital Requirements
SCE's projected construction expenditures for the next five years are: 2000 --
$1.1 billion; 2001 -- $1.0 billion; 2002 -- $910 million; 2003 -- $902 million;
and 2004 -- $889 million.
Long-term debt maturities and sinking fund requirements for the five
twelve-month periods following March 31, 2000, are: 2001 -- $448 million; 2002
- -- $446 million; 2003 -- $446 million; 2004 -- $371 million; and 2005 -- $371
million.
Preferred stock redemption requirements for the five twelve-month periods
following March 31, 2000, are: 2001 and 2002 -- zero; 2003 -- $109 million; 2004
- -- $9 million; and 2005 -- $9 million.
Regulatory Environment
SCE currently operates in a highly regulated environment in which it has an
obligation to deliver electric service to customers in return for an exclusive
franchise within its service territory. This regulatory environment continues to
change as California moves toward a more competitive climate. SCE continues to
recover its stranded costs associated with generation-related assets through the
CTC. The Statute included provisions to finance a portion of the stranded costs
that residential and small commercial customers would have paid between 1998 and
2001, which allowed SCE to reduce rates by at least 10% to these customers,
effective January 1, 1998. The Statute mandated other rates to remain frozen at
June 1996 levels (system average of 10.1(cent) per kilowatt-hour), including
those for large commercial and industrial customers, and included provisions for
continued funding for energy conservation, low-income programs and renewable
resources. Despite the rate freeze, SCE expects to be able to recover its
revenue requirement during the transition period.
Revenue and Cost-Recovery Mechanisms
Revenue is determined by various mechanisms depending on the utility operation.
Revenue related to distribution operations is being determined through a
performance-based rate-making (PBR) mechanism and the distribution assets have
the opportunity to earn a CPUC-authorized 9.49% return. The distribution PBR
will extend through December 2001. Key elements of the distribution PBR include:
distribution rates indexed for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index less
a productivity factor; adjustments for cost changes that are not within SCE's
control; a cost-of-capital trigger mechanism based on changes in a bond index;
standards for customer satisfaction; service reliability and safety; and a net
revenue-sharing mechanism that determines how customers and shareholders will
share gains and losses from distribution operations. Transmission revenue is
being determined through FERC-authorized rates that are subject to refund.
SCE's transition costs are being recovered through a non-bypassable CTC. This
charge applies to all customers who were using or began using utility services
on or after the CPUC's December 1995 restructuring decision date. SCE's
transition costs arise from QF contracts, which are the direct result of prior
legislative and regulatory mandates, costs pertaining to certain generating
assets (including the 1998 sale of SCE's generating plants) and regulatory
commitments consisting of costs incurred (whose recovery has been deferred by
the CPUC) to provide service to customers. Such commitments include the recovery
of income tax benefits previously flowed through to customers, postretirement
benefit transition costs, accelerated recovery of San Onofre Units 2 and 3 and
the Palo Verde units, and certain other costs. Transition costs related to
power-purchase contracts are being recovered through the terms of the contracts
while most of the remaining transition costs will be recovered through 2001.
During 1998, SCE sold all of its gas- and oil-fueled generation plants for $1.2
billion, over $500 million more than the combined book value. Net proceeds of
the sales were used to reduce stranded costs, which otherwise were expected to
be collected through the CTC mechanism. If events occur during the restructuring
process that result in all or a portion of the transition costs being improbable
of recovery, SCE could have write-offs associated with these costs if they are
not recovered through another regulatory mechanism.
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Revenue from generation-related operations is being determined through the
market and the CTC mechanism, which now includes the nuclear rate-making
agreements. The portion of revenue related to fossil and hydroelectric
generation operations that is made uneconomic by electric industry restructuring
is recovered through the CTC mechanism. The portion that is economic is
recovered through the market. SCE's costs associated with its hydroelectric
plants are being recovered through a performance-based mechanism. The mechanism
sets the hydroelectric revenue requirement and establishes a formula for
extending it through the duration of the electric industry restructuring
transition period, or until market valuation of the hydroelectric facilities,
whichever occurs first. The mechanism provides that power sales revenue from
hydroelectric facilities in excess of the hydroelectric revenue requirement be
credited against the costs to transition to a competitive market. In 2000,
fossil and hydroelectric generation assets have the opportunity to earn a 7.22%
return. SCE has filed an application with the CPUC regarding the market
valuation of its hydroelectric facilities. See additional discussions below
regarding hydroelectric valuation, Mohave Generating Station auction and pending
Four Corners Generating Station sale.
SCE is recovering its investment in its nuclear facilities on an accelerated
basis in exchange for a lower authorized rate of return. SCE's nuclear assets
are earning an annual rate of return of 7.35%. In addition, the San Onofre plan
authorizes a fixed rate of approximately 4(cent) per kilowatt-hour generated for
operating costs including incremental capital costs, and nuclear fuel and
nuclear fuel financing costs. The San Onofre plan commenced in April 1996, and
ends in December 2001 for the accelerated recovery portion, and in December 2003
for the incentive-pricing portion. Palo Verde's operating costs, including
incremental capital costs, and nuclear fuel and nuclear fuel financing costs,
are subject to balancing account treatment. The Palo Verde plan commenced in
January 1997 and ends in December 2001. Beginning January 1, 1998, both the San
Onofre and Palo Verde rate-making plans became part of the CTC mechanism. SCE
has entered into an agreement to sell its investment in Palo Verde (see further
discussion below).
In March 1997, SCE filed its first FERC transmission rate case. In March 1999, a
proposed FERC decision was issued which recommended a reduced rate of return on
equity of 9.68% (compared to SCE's current CPUC rate for distribution of 11.6%)
and a reduced return on transmission assets of 8.41% (compared to the current
rate of 9.43% being earned on transmission assets). SCE filed comments opposing
the proposed decision in May 1999. In response to a recent FERC ruling, in
November 1999, SCE filed additional evidence regarding return on equity. A final
FERC decision is expected by mid-2000. SCE does not expect the final decision to
have a material effect on its results of operations or financial position.
In October 1999, SCE filed an application with the CPUC to approve an auction
process to sell its 56% interest in the Mohave Generating Station. On April 6,
2000, the CPUC approved the auction process. On May 10, 2000, SCE agreed to sell
its interest in Mohave to The AES Corporation for over $533 million. The
transaction is subject to approval by the CPUC and the FERC. The sale is
expected to close by November 2000.
In December 1999, SCE filed an application with the CPUC establishing a market
value for its hydroelectric generation-related assets at approximately $1.0
billion (almost twice the assets' book value) and proposing to retain and
operate the hydroelectric assets under a performance-based and revenue-sharing
mechanism. The application has broad-based support from labor, ratepayer and
environmental groups. If approved by the CPUC, SCE would be allowed to recover
an authorized, inflation-index operations and maintenance allowance, as well as
a reasonable return on capital investment. A revenue-sharing arrangement would
be activated if revenue from the sale of hydroelectricity exceeds or falls short
of the authorized revenue requirement. SCE would then refund 90% of the excess
revenue to ratepayers or recover 90% of any shortfalls from ratepayers. A final
CPUC decision is expected by the end of 2000.
On January 7, 2000, SCE filed an application with the CPUC proposing rates that
would go into effect when the current rate freeze ends on March 31, 2002, or
earlier, depending on the pace of CTC recovery. The proposal seeks CPUC approval
of a rate redesign that will result in reduced rates for most customers when SCE
completes the first phase of recovery of its transition costs. The proposed new
rates are
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expected to reduce SCE's system average rates by about 17% from current frozen
rate levels, based on certain assumptions about competitive energy prices. In
addition, SCE's filing proposes to redesign and establish separate transmission
and distribution rates to better reflect the actual costs to deliver electricity
and serve customers. This pricing approach is consistent with CPUC policies
requiring California's major utilities to move toward cost-based transmission
and distribution rates.
On April 27, 2000, SCE agreed to sell its 16% interest in Palo Verde and its 48%
interest in Four Corners Generating Station to Pinnacle West Energy for a total
price of $550 million. The sale of assets at Palo Verde will be accompanied by
an assignment of SCE's interest in the related decommissioning fund. Palo Verde
is located in Arizona and Four Corners is located in New Mexico. The
transaction, which is subject to the approval of the CPUC, the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission and other state and federal entities, is expected to close
by mid-2001. For a certain period of time, competing offers may be solicited and
any superior offers received are subject to matching rights by Pinnacle West
Energy.
Accounting for Generation-Related Assets
As the CPUC's electric industry restructuring plan continues as described above,
SCE is allowed to recover its transition costs through non-bypassable charges to
its distribution customers (although its investment in certain generation assets
is subject to a lower authorized rate of return). In 1997, SCE discontinued
application of accounting principles for rate-regulated enterprises for its
generation assets based on new accounting guidance. The new guidance did not
require SCE to write off any of its generation-related assets, including related
regulatory assets because the restructuring plan referred to above makes
probable their recovery through a non-bypassable charge to distribution
customers. The regulatory assets are comprised of accelerated income tax
benefits previously flowed through to customers, purchased power contract
termination payments and unamortized losses on reacquired debt. The new
accounting guidance also permits the recording of new generation-related
regulatory assets during the transition period that are probable of recovery
through the CTC mechanism.
During the second quarter of 1998, additional guidance was developed related to
the application of asset impairment standards to these assets. Using this
guidance, SCE reduced its remaining nuclear plant investment by $2.6 billion (as
of June 30, 1998) and recorded a regulatory asset on its balance sheet for the
same amount. For this impairment assessment, the fair value of the investment
was calculated by discounting expected future net cash flows. This
reclassification had no effect on SCE's results of operations.
If during the transition period events were to occur that made the recovery of
these generation-related regulatory assets no longer probable, SCE would be
required to write off the remaining balance of such assets (approximately $2.5
billion, after tax, at March 31, 2000) as a one-time, non-cash charge against
earnings. At this time, SCE cannot predict what other revisions will ultimately
be made during the restructuring process in subsequent proceedings or the
effect, after the transition period, that competition will have on its results
of operations or financial position.
Environmental Protection
SCE is subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations, which require it
to incur substantial costs to operate existing facilities, construct and operate
new facilities, and mitigate or remove the effect of past operations on the
environment.
As further discussed in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, SCE
records its environmental liabilities when site assessments and/or remedial
actions are probable and a range of reasonably likely cleanup costs can be
estimated. SCE's recorded estimated minimum liability to remediate its 46
identified sites is $159 million. One of SCE's sites, a former pole-treating
facility, is considered a federal Superfund site and represents 40% of its
recorded liability. SCE believes that, due to the uncertainties inherent in the
estimation process, it is reasonably possible that cleanup costs could exceed
its recorded liability by up to
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$281 million. In 1998, SCE sold all of its gas- and oil-fueled power plants but
has retained some liability associated with the divested properties.
The CPUC allows SCE to recover environmental-cleanup costs at 42 of its sites,
representing $88 million of its recorded liability, through an incentive
mechanism, which is discussed in Note 11. SCE has recorded a regulatory asset of
$122 million for its estimated minimum environmental-cleanup costs expected to
be recovered through customer rates.
SCE's identified sites include several sites for which there is a lack of
currently available information. As a result, no reasonable estimate of cleanup
costs can be made for these sites. SCE expects to clean up its identified sites
over a period of up to 30 years. Remediation costs in each of the next several
years are expected to range from $5 million to $15 million. Recorded costs for
the twelve months ended March 31, 2000, were $8 million.
Based on currently available information, SCE believes it is unlikely that it
will incur amounts in excess of the upper limit of the estimated range and,
based upon the CPUC's regulatory treatment of environmental-cleanup costs, SCE
believes that costs ultimately recorded will not materially affect its results
of operations or financial position. There can be no assurance, however, that
future developments, including additional information about existing sites or
the identification of new sites, will not require material revisions to such
estimates.
The 1990 Federal Clean Air Act requires power producers to have emissions
allowances to emit sulfur dioxide. Power companies receive emissions allowances
from the federal government and may bank or sell excess allowances. SCE expects
to have excess allowances under Phase II of the Clean Air Act (2000 and later).
A study was undertaken to determine the specific impact of air contaminant
emissions from the Mohave Generating Station on visibility in Grand Canyon
National Park. The final report on this study, which was issued in March 1999,
found negligible correlation between measured Mohave station tracer
concentrations and visibility impairment. The absence of any obvious
relationship cannot rule out Mohave station contributions to haze in Grand
Canyon National Park, but strongly suggests that other sources were primarily
responsible for the haze. In June 1999, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding assessment of
visibility impairment at the Grand Canyon. SCE filed comments on the proposed
rulemaking in November 1999. In 1998, several environmental groups filed suit
against the co-owners of the Mohave station regarding alleged violations of
emissions limits. In order to accelerate resolution of key environmental issues
regarding the plant, the parties filed, in concurrence with SCE and the other
station owners, a consent decree, which was approved by the court in December
1999. In a letter to SCE, the EPA has expressed its belief that the controls
provided in the consent decree will likely resolve the potential Clean Air Act
visibility concerns. The EPA is considering incorporating the decree into the
visibility provisions of its Federal Implementation Plan for Nevada.
SCE's projected environmental capital expenditures are $850 million for the
2000--2004 period, mainly for undergrounding certain transmission and
distribution lines.
San Onofre Steam Generator Tubes
The San Onofre Units 2 and 3 steam generators have performed relatively well
through the first 16 years of operation. The steam generator design allows for
the removal of up to 10% of the tubes before the rated capacity of the unit must
be reduced. Increased tube degradation was found during routine inspections in
1997. To date, 7.5% of Unit 2's tubes and 5.4% of Unit 3's tubes have been
removed from service. A decreasing (favorable) trend in degradation has been
observed in more recent inspections.
New Accounting Rule
In June 1998, a new accounting standard for derivative instruments and hedging
activities was issued. The new standard, which SCE will be required to implement
on January 1, 2001, requires all derivatives to
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be recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. Gains or losses from changes
in fair value would be recognized in earnings in the period of change unless the
derivative is designated as a hedging instrument. Gains or losses from hedges of
a forecasted transaction or foreign currency exposure would be reflected in
other comprehensive income. Gains or losses from hedges of a recognized asset or
liability or a firm commitment would be reflected in earnings for the
ineffective portion of the hedge. SCE anticipates that most of its derivatives
under the new standard would qualify for hedge accounting. SCE expects to
recover in rates any market price changes from its derivatives that could
potentially affect earnings. Accordingly, implementation of this new standard is
not expected to affect earnings.
Forward-looking Information
In the preceding Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations
and Financial Condition and elsewhere in this quarterly report, the words
estimates, expects, anticipates, believes, and other similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking information that involves risks and
uncertainties. Actual results or outcomes could differ materially as a result of
such important factors as further actions by state and federal regulatory bodies
setting rates and implementing the restructuring of the electric utility
industry; the effects, unfavorable interpretations and implementations of new or
existing laws and regulations relating to restructuring, taxes and other
matters; the effects of increased competition in the electric utility business
and other energy-related businesses, including direct customer access to retail
energy suppliers and the unbundling of revenue cycle services such as metering
and billing; changes in prices of electricity and fuel costs; changes in
financial market conditions; the ability to sell or retain electric generation
assets; new or increased environmental liabilities; the ability to create and
expand new businesses such as telecommunications; and other unforeseen events.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Geothermal Generators' Litigation
On June 9, 1997, SCE filed a complaint in Los Angeles County Superior Court
against an independent power producer of geothermal generation and six of its
affiliated entities (Coso parties). SCE alleges that in order to avoid power
production plant shutdowns caused by excessive noncondensable gas in the
geothermal field brine, the Coso parties routinely vented highly toxic hydrogen
sulfide gas from unmonitored release points beginning in 1990 and continuing
through at least 1994, in violation of applicable federal, state, and local
environmental law. According to SCE, these violations constituted material
breaches by the Coso parties of their obligations under their contracts with SCE
and applicable law. SCE seeks damages for excess power purchase payments made to
the Coso parties and other relief. The Coso parties' motion to transfer venue to
Inyo County Superior Court was granted on August 31, 1997.
The Coso parties filed a cross-complaint against SCE, The Mission Group, and
Mission Power Engineering Company (Mission parties), which contains claims for
breach of contract, unfair competition, interference with contract, defamation,
breach of an earlier settlement agreement between the Mission parties and the
Coso parties, and other claims. As against SCE, the cross-complaint seeks
restitution, compensatory damages in excess of $115 million, punitive damages in
an amount not less than $400 million, interest, attorney's fees, declaratory
relief, and injunctive relief. As against the Mission parties, the
cross-complaint seeks damages for breach of warranty of authority with respect
to the settlement agreement, and for equitable indemnity. Edison International
was named as a cross-defendant, allegedly as an alter ego of SCE and the Mission
parties. The Coso parties voluntarily dismissed the claims against Edison
International.
Three of the Coso Parties also filed a separate action in the Inyo County
Superior Court against SCE and Edison International, alleging claims for unfair
competition, false advertising and for violations of Public Utilities Code ss.
2106, and seeking injunctive relief, restitution, and punitive damages. The
Court ordered this action consolidated with the SCE action.
Effective February 8, 2000, the parties entered into confidential agreements
resolving all claims in the consolidated action and calling for dismissals with
prejudice and releases. The settlement is subject to the approval of the CPUC.
On February 10, 2000, the Court approved a stipulation staying all proceedings
during the period required to obtain CPUC approval. On April 26, 2000, SCE filed
an application to obtain such approval. The settlement is not expected to have a
material financial effect on SCE.
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Election of Directors
At SCE's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 20, 2000, shareholders elected
twelve nominees to the Board of Directors. The number of broker non-votes for
each nominee was zero. The number of votes cast for and withheld from each
Director-nominee were as follows:
Number of Votes
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Name For Withheld
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Warren Christopher 461,477,174 334,336
Stephen E. Frank 461,520,334 301,176
Joan C. Hanley 461,511,412 310,098
Carl F. Huntsinger 461,510,066 311,444
Charles D. Miller 461,508,314 313,196
Luis G. Nogales 461,509,174 312,336
Ronald L. Olson 461,520,214 301,296
James M. Rosser 461,505,778 351,732
Robert H. Smith 461,513,422 308,088
Thomas C. Sutton 461,519,134 302,376
Daniel M. Tellep 461,519,452 302,058
Edward Zapanta 461,518,810 302,700
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
3.1 Certificate of Amendment and Restated Articles of Incorporation of SCE
effective June 1, 1993 (File No. 1-2313, Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1993)*
3.2 Certificate of Correction of Restated Articles of Incorporation of SCE
dated June 23, 1997 (File No. 1-2313, Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 1997)*
3.3 Amended Bylaws of Southern California Edison Company as adopted by the
Board of Directors on February 17, 2000 (File No. 1-2313, filed as Exhibit
3.3 to Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 1999)*
10.1 Form of Agreement for 2000 Employee Awards under the Equity Compensation
Plan
10.2 Resolution regarding the computation of disability and survivor benefits
prior to age 55 for Alan J. Fohrer
23. Consent of Independent Public Accountants
27. Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
January 19, 2000 Item 5. Other Events--$250 Million Notes Due 2010
Reports on Form 8-K/A:
January 19, 2000 Item 5. Other Events--Amendment to
January 19, 2000 8-K regarding
$250 Million Notes Due 2010
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* Incorporated by reference pursuant to Rule 12b-32.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
(Registrant)
By THOMAS M. NOONAN
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THOMAS M. NOONAN
Vice President and Controller
By KENNETH S. STEWART
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KENNETH S. STEWART
Assistant General Counsel and
Assistant Secretary
May 11, 2000
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EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN
2000 AWARD CERTIFICATE
This award is made by Edison International to [name]("Employee") as of
[date], pursuant to the Equity Compensation Plan. Edison International hereby
grants to Employee, as a matter of separate agreement and not in lieu of salary
or any other compensation for services the following:
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The right and option to purchase [ ]
shares of authorized Edison International
Common Stock at an exercise price of $[ ]
per share.
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A target grant of [ ] Performance
Shares at an initial value of [ ] per
share, the final number and value of
which will be contingent upon Edison's
relative Total Shareholder return and
stock price.
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This award is made subject to the conditions contained in the 2000 Long-Term
Incentives Terms and Conditions statement which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Edison International
By: Theodore F. Craver, Jr.
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Theodore F. Craver, Jr.
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EDISON INTERNATIONAL
2000 Long-Term Incentives
Terms and Conditions
Long-term incentives (LTI) for the year 2000 for eligible persons (Holders) at
Edison International (EIX) or its participating affiliates (the Companies, or
individually, the Company) include EIX nonqualified stock options to purchase
EIX common stock (EIX Options) to be awarded under the Equity Compensation Plan
(Plan) and contingent EIX Performance Shares, 50% of which will be payable as
Stock Grants under the Plan and 50% of which will be payable in cash outside of
the Plan. The LTI are subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. PRICE
The exercise price of an EIX Option stated in the award certificate is the
average of the high and low sales prices of EIX Common Stock as reported in the
Western Edition of The Wall Street Journal for the New York Stock Exchange
Composite Transactions for the date of the award.
2. VESTING
(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 3, EIX Options may only be exercised or
paid to the extent vested. The initial vesting date will be January 2nd of the
year following the date of the grant, or six months after the date of the grant,
whichever date is later. The EIX Options will vest as follows:
o On the initial vesting date, one-fourth of the EIX Options will vest.
o On January 2nd of the following year, an additional one-fourth of the EIX
Options will vest.
o On January 2nd of the following year, an additional one-fourth of the EIX
Options will vest
o On January 2nd of the fourth year following the date of grant, the balance
of the EIX Options will vest.
(b) The vested portions of the EIX Options will accumulate to the extent not
exercised, and be exercisable by the Holder subject to the provisions of Section
3, in whole or in part, in any subsequent period but not later than the first
business day of the 10th calendar year following the date of the award.
(c) One-half of the Performance Shares will vest and become payable to the
extent earned at the end of the second year of the Performance Period (defined
in Section 4) (first payment date). The remaining one-half of the Performance
Shares will vest and become payable to the extent earned at the end of the full
three-year Performance Period (second payment date).
(d) If, during the vesting period or a Performance Period, the Holder retires,
terminates employment while on leave with a permanent and total disability, or
dies, then the vesting and exercise provisions of this Section 2(d) will apply.
The EIX Options will vest to the extent necessary to cause the aggregate amount
of vested EIX Options (including any previously exercised) to equal the product
of 1/48th of the number of shares granted times the number of full months of
service the Holder has completed during the vesting period, and such vested
options will be exercisable for the full original term. The Performance Shares
will vest on a pro rata basis based on each full month of service the Holder
completes during the first two years of the Performance Period for the first
payment date, and during the full three-year Performance Period for the second
payment date. Performance Shares will be payable to the Holder on such pro rata
basis on the applicable payment date to the extent of the EIX total shareholder
return (TSR) ranking achieved as specified in Section 4. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the LTI of a Holder who served as a member of the Southern California
Edison Company Management Committee (which was dissolved in 1993) will fully
vest upon his or her retirement or death, or upon employment termination while
on leave of absence with a permanent and total disability.
(e) Upon termination of employment during the EIX Option term for any reason
other than those specified in Section 2(d), only those EIX Options that have
vested as of the prior vesting date may be exercised, and they will be forfeited
unless they are exercised within 180 days following the date of termination or
by the end of the applicable EIX Option term, if that date is earlier. If such
termination occurs (i) during the first two years of the Performance Period, all
Performance Shares will be forfeited, or (iii) during the third year of the
Performance Period, those Performance Shares subject to payment at the end of
the three-year Performance Period will be forfeited.
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(f) Notwithstanding the foregoing, LTI may vest in accordance with Section 3.4
of the Plan as a result of certain events, including liquidation of EIX or
merger, reorganization or consolidation of EIX as a result of which EIX is not
the surviving corporation. Upon a change of control of EIX following the
occurrence of a Distribution Date, as that term is defined in the Rights
Agreement approved by the EIX Board of Directors on November 20, 1996, as
amended, the LTI will vest and EIX Options will remain exercisable for at least
two years following the Distribution Date. During that period, (i) the Plan may
not be terminated, (ii) individual awards may not be cashed out, terminated, or
modified without the Holder's consent, and (iii) valuation procedures and
exercise periods will occur on a basis consistent with past practice.
3. EIX OPTION EXERCISE
(a) The Holder may exercise an EIX Option by providing written notice to EIX on
the form prescribed by EIX for this purpose accompanied by full payment of the
applicable exercise price. Payment must be in cash, or its equivalent, including
EIX Common Stock valued on the exercise date at a per share price equal to the
average of the high and low sales prices of EIX Common Stock as reported in the
Western Edition of The Wall Street Journal for the New York Stock Exchange
Composite Transactions acceptable to EIX. A "cashless" exercise may be
accommodated for EIX Options at the discretion of EIX. Until payment is
accepted, the Holder will have no rights in the optioned stock. EIX Options may
be exercised at any time after they have vested through the first business day
of the 10th calendar year following the date of the award except as otherwise
provided in Sections 2(e) and 8.
(b) The Holder agrees that any securities acquired by him or her hereunder are
being acquired for his or her own account for investment and not with a view to
or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof and that he or she
understands that such securities may not be sold, transferred, pledged,
hypothecated, alienated, or otherwise assigned or disposed of without either
registration under the Securities Act of 1933 or compliance with the exemption
provided by Rule 144 or another applicable exemption under such act.
(c) The Holder will have no right or claim to any specific funds, property or
assets of EIX as a result of the award.
4. PERFORMANCE SHARES
(a) Performance Shares are EIX stock-based units subject to a performance
measure based on the percentile ranking of EIX total shareholder return (TSR)
compared to the TSR for each stock in the Dow Jones Electric Utilities Group
Index over all or part of a three-calendar-year period commencing on January 1st
of the year the Performance Shares are granted ("Performance Period"). TSR is
calculated using a 20-day trading average on the measurement dates. A target
number of contingent Performance Shares will be awarded during the first two
months of the Performance Period. The actual amount of Performance Shares to be
paid will depend on the EIX TSR percentile ranking. The target number of
Performance Shares will be paid if the EIX TSR rank is at the 60th percentile.
Payment may range from nothing if the EIX TSR is below the 40th percentile to
three times the target number of Performance Shares if the EIX TSR percentile
ranking is at the 90th percentile or higher. The payment multiples for the
various EIX TSR rankings are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Performance Share Payment
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EIX TSR Rank Payment Multiple(1)
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<S> <C> <C>
Above 90th Percentile 3 times
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75th to 89th Percentile Between 2 and 3 times
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60th to 74th Percentile Between 1 and 2 times
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40th to 59th Percentile Between 0.25 and 1 times
- ------------------------------- -----------------------------
Below 40th Percentile 0 times
- ------------------------------- -----------------------------
(1) The multiple is interpolated for performance between
the points indicated.
</TABLE>
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(b) There will be two performance measurement dates and payment dates during the
three-year Performance Period for the initial grant of Performance Shares in the
year 2000, each covering one-half of the contingent target Performance Shares
awarded. The first measurement and payment date covering the first two years of
performance will be the last business day of the second year of the Performance
Period, the second measurement and payment date will be the last business day of
the Performance Period covering all three years of performance. The applicable
target multiple earned as provided in the table above for one-half of the
Performance Shares will be paid for each Performance Period to the extent of the
EIX TSR percentile ranking achieved on the date of measurement.
(c) Each Performance Share earned will be worth one share of EIX Common Stock.
One-half of the earned Performance Shares will be paid in EIX Common Stock as a
Stock Payment under the Plan. The remaining one-half of the earned Performance
Shares will be paid in cash and the value of each Performance Share will be
equal to the average of the high and low sales prices per share of EIX Common
Stock as reported in the Western Edition of The Wall Street Journal for the New
York Stock Exchange Composite Transactions for the measurement date. The shares
of EIX Common Stock and the cash payable for the earned Performance Shares will
be delivered within 30 days following the end of the Performance Periods
described in Section 4(b).
5. DELAYED PAYMENT OR DELIVERY OF LTI GAINS
Notwithstanding the terms of any LTI, Holders who are eligible to defer salary
under the EIX Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (EDCP) may irrevocably elect
to alternatively exercise all or part of any vested EIX Option pursuant to the
terms of the Option Gain Deferral Program (OGDP), and/or may irrevocably elect
to defer receipt of all or a part of the cash portion of any Performance Shares
pursuant to the terms of the EDCP. To make such an election, the Holder must
submit a signed agreement in the form approved by the Administrator at least six
months prior to the expiration date of the EIX Option, or the payment date of a
Performance Share. An EIX Option may not be exercised for six months thereafter
except under the limited circumstances specified in the OGDP. Any subsequent
exercises or payments will be subject to the terms, conditions and restrictions
of the OGDP or the EDCP, as applicable.
6. TRANSFER AND BENEFICIARY
(a) The LTI will not be transferable by the Holder. During the lifetime of the
Holder, the LTI will be exercisable only by him or her. The Holder may designate
a beneficiary who, upon the death of the Holder, will be entitled to exercise
the then vested portion of the LTI during the remaining term subject to the
provisions of the Plan and these terms and conditions.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, EIX Options of the CEOs of EIX, Edison
Mission Energy, Edison Capital and Edison Enterprises, the COO of Southern
California Edison and the EVPs of EIX are transferable to a spouse, children or
grandchildren, or trusts or other vehicles established exclusively for their
benefit. Any transfer request must specifically be authorized by EIX in writing
and shall be subject to any conditions, restrictions or requirements as the
administrator may determine.
8. TERMINATION OF LONG TERM INCENTIVES
As set forth in Section 2(e), in the event of termination of the employment of
the Holder for any reason other than retirement, permanent and total disability
or death of the Holder, EIX Options will terminate 180 days from the date on
which such employment terminated, and Performance Shares will be forfeited. In
addition, the LTI may be terminated if EIX elects to substitute cash awards as
provided under Section 12.
9. TAXES
EIX will have the right to retain and withhold the amount of taxes required by
any government to be withheld or otherwise deducted and remitted with respect to
the exercise of any LTI. In its discretion, EIX may require the Holder to
reimburse EIX for any such taxes required to be withheld by EIX and may withhold
any distribution in whole or in part until EIX is so reimbursed. In lieu
thereof, EIX will have the right to withhold from any other cash amounts due
from EIX to the Holder an amount equal to such taxes required to be withheld by
EIX, or to retain and withhold a number of shares of EIX Common Stock having a
market value equal to such taxes and cancel (in whole or in part) the shares, or
to repurchase such shares from the Holder within six months after the shares of
Common Stock were acquired by the Holder. Shares withheld or repurchased to
reimburse EIX for federal and state income and payroll taxes shall be limited to
the number of shares which have a Fair Market Value on the date of withholding
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or repurchase equal to the aggregate amount of such tax liabilities based on the
minimum statutory withholding rates that are applicable to such supplemental
taxable income.
Each recipient of an EIX Option must attach a statement to his or her federal
and state tax returns for the year in which the EIX Option was granted
containing certain information specified in tax regulations. A sample statement
is attached.
10. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT
Nothing in the award certificate or this Statement of Terms and Conditions will
be deemed to confer on the Holder any right to continue in the employ of EIX or
an EIX affiliate or interfere in any way with the right of the employer to
terminate his or her employment at any time.
11. NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF SHARES AND SECTION 16
(a) Holder agrees that if he or she should dispose of any shares of stock
acquired on the exercise of EIX Options, including a disposition by sale,
exchange, gift or transfer of legal title within six months from the date such
shares are transferred to the Holder, the Holder will notify EIX promptly of
such disposition.
(b) If an LTI is granted to a person who later becomes subject to the provisions
of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Section 16"),
the LTI will immediately and automatically become subject to the requirements of
Rule 16b-3(d)(3) ("Rule") and may not be exercised, paid or transferred until
the Rule has been satisfied. In its sole discretion, the Administrator may take
any action to assure compliance with the requirements of the Rule, including
withholding delivery to Holder (or any other person) of any security or of any
other payment in any form until the requirements of the Rule have been
satisfied. The Secretary of Edison International may waive compliance with the
requirements of the Rule if he or she determines the transaction to be exempt
from the provisions of paragraph (b) of Section 16.
12. AMENDMENT
The LTI are subject to the terms of the Plan as amended from time to time. EIX
reserves the right to substitute cash awards substantially equivalent in value
to the LTI. The LTI may not otherwise be restricted or limited by any Plan
amendment or termination approved after the date of the award without the
Holder's consent.
13. FORCE AND EFFECT
The various provisions herein are severable in their entirety. Any determination
of invalidity or unenforceability of any one provision will have no effect on
the continuing force and effect of the remaining provisions.
14. GOVERNING LAW
The terms and conditions of the LTI will be construed under the laws of the
State of California.
15. NOTICE
Unless waived by EIX, any notice required under or relating to the LTI must
be in writing, with postage prepaid, addressed to: Edison International,
Attn: Corporate Secretary, P.O. Box 800, Rosemead, CA 91770.
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
Theodore F. Craver, Jr
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Theodore F. Craver, Jr.
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STATEMENT PURSUANT TO INCOME TAX
REGULATION SECTION 1.61-15(c)
This statement is attached to my income tax return in compliance with
the requirements of Income Tax Regulation ss.1.61-15(c) relative to a
nonqualified stock option I received on ------------------.
(1) Name and address of the taxpayer:
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(2) Description of Securities subject to the option:
On ------------------, I was granted a nonqualified stock option covering
- -------- shares of Edison International common stock.
(3) Period during which the option is exercisable:
The option vests and becomes exercisable as to one-fourth of the
covered shares on January 2nd of the first year after the date of grant (or six
months after the date of grant if later) and as to an additional one-fourth on
January 2nd of each of the three years thereafter. To the extent vested, the
option may be exercised at any time through the first business day of the 10th
calendar year following the date of the award.
(4) Whether the option had an ascertainable market value:
The option did not have a readily ascertainable fair market value on the
date of the grant.
(5) Whether the option was granted as compensation:
The option was granted as compensation and is subject to Reg.ss.1.61-15(a).
Respectfully Submitted,
RESOLUTION OF THE COMPENSATION AND EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF
EDISON INTERNATIONAL AND
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
Adopted: February 17, 2000
RE: Plan Deviation
WHEREAS, Alan J. Fohrer has been elected as chief executive officer of
Edison Mission Energy; and
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the benefits that would be payable under
the nonqualified executive benefit plans of the companies in the event Mr.
Fohrer's employment is terminated prior to age 55 as a result of his death or
disability be determined as if he had attained age 55, and the members of the
Committees having conferred thereon;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the nonqualified executive benefit
plans of the companies in which Mr. Fohrer participates shall be administered
and applied with respect to him as provided above.
Charles D. Miller
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Charles D. Miller
Chairman of the Committees
M. D. McDonald
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M. D. McDonald
Counsel
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference of our report included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended March 31, 2000, of Southern California Edison Company into the
previously filed Registration Statements which follow:
Registration Form File No. Effective Date
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Form S-3 33-53288 November 6, 1992
Form S-3 33-50251 September 21, 1993
Form S-3 333-00497 February 2, 1996
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
May 11, 2000
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