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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO - 10-K - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
Highlights of Operating Results
Edison International is the parent holding company of SCE. SCE is an
investor-owned public utility primarily engaged in the business of supplying
electricity. Edison International is also the parent company of subsidiaries
that are engaged in competitive businesses related to the delivery or use of
electricity. Such competitive business activities are currently not material to
report as a separate business segment. References to Edison International refer
to the consolidated group of Edison International and its subsidiaries.
References to Edison International Parent and Other refer to Edison
International Parent and its nonutility subsidiaries, including EME. Unless
otherwise described all of the information contained in this annual report
relates to both filers.
(in millions) 2012 2011 2012 vs 2011 Change 2010
Net Income (Loss) attributable to Edison
International
SCE $ 1,569 $ 1,085 $ 484 $ 1,040
Edison International Parent and Other
Continuing operations (66 ) (44 ) (22 ) 52
Discontinued operations (1,686 ) (1,078 ) (608 ) 164
Edison International (183 ) (37 ) (146 ) 1,256
Less: Non-Core Items
SCE:
2012 General Rate Case - repair deductions
(2009 - 2011) 231 - 231 -
Global Settlement - - - 95
Tax impact of health care legislation - - - (39 )
Edison International Parent and Other:
Consolidated state deferred tax impacts
related to EME (37 ) (19 ) (18 ) 21
Gain on sale of Beaver Valley lease interest 31 - 31 -
Write-down of net investment in aircraft
leases - (16 ) 16 -
Global Settlement - - - 43
EME discontinued operations (1,686 ) (1,078 ) (608 ) 164
Total Non-Core Items (1,461 ) (1,113 ) (348 ) 284
Core Earnings (Losses)
SCE 1,338 1,085 253 984
Edison International Parent and Other (60 ) (9 ) (51 ) (12 )
Edison International $ 1,278 $ 1,076 $ 202 $ 972
Edison International's earnings are prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles used in the United States. Management uses core
earnings internally for financial planning and for analysis of performance. Core
earnings (losses) are also used when communicating with investors and analysts
regarding Edison International's earnings results to facilitate comparisons of
the Company's performance from period to period. Core earnings (losses) are a
non-GAAP financial measure and may not be comparable to those of other
companies. Core earnings (losses) are defined as earnings attributable to Edison
International shareholders less income or loss from discontinued operations and
income or loss from significant discrete items that management does not consider
representative of ongoing earnings, such as: exit activities, including lease
terminations, sale of certain assets, early debt extinguishment costs and other
activities that are no longer continuing; asset impairments and certain tax,
regulatory or legal settlements or proceedings. On December 17, 2012, EME and
certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief
under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. Edison International
considers EME to be an abandoned asset under generally accepted accounting
principles, and, as a result, the operations of EME prior to December 17, 2012
and for all prior years, are reflected as discontinued operations.
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SCE's 2012 core earnings increased $253 million for the year primarily due to
rate base growth and lower income taxes which reflect the implementation of the
2012 CPUC General Rate Case ("GRC") decision. SCE also incurred incremental
inspection and repair costs related to the outages at San Onofre of $66 million,
net of SCE's share of amounts received from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Inc.
("MHI"), and $112 million in severance costs. Severance costs are related to
employee reductions at San Onofre, as planned in the 2012 GRC, and approved
employee reductions for 2013 as SCE works to optimize its cost structure and to
minimize impacts on customer rates. These costs were partially offset by other
operations and maintenance cost reductions.
Edison International Parent and Other 2012 core losses increased $51 million as
a result of income tax benefits in 2011. Core losses in 2012 also reflect higher
income taxes, a write-down of an investment and higher operating expenses and
interest costs.
Consolidated non-core items for 2012 and 2011 for Edison International included:
• An after-tax earnings charge of $1.3 billion during the fourth quarter of 2012
due to the full impairment of the investment in EME as a result of the
deconsolidation of EME, recognition of losses previously deferred in
accumulated other comprehensive income, a provision for losses from the EME
bankruptcy and tax impacts related to the expected future tax deconsolidation
and separation of EME from Edison International. See "Item 8. Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 17. Discontinued Operations" for
further information.
• An after-tax earnings benefit of $231 million recorded in 2012 resulting from
the regulatory treatment of 2009 - 2011 income tax repair deductions for
income tax purposes as adopted in the 2012 GRC decision. See "Results of
Operations-SCE-Income Taxes" for further discussion.
• An after-tax earnings charge of $37 million recorded in 2012 and $19 million
recorded in 2011 resulting from Edison International's update to its estimated
long-term California apportionment rate applicable to deferred income taxes as
a result of changes related to EME.
• An after-tax earnings benefit of $31 million ($65 million pre-tax gain)
recorded in 2012 attributable to Edison Capital's sale of its lease interest
in Unit No. 2 of the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant to a third party for
$108 million.
• An after-tax earnings charge of $16 million recorded in 2011 attributable to
the write-down of a net investment in aircraft leases with American Airlines.
See "Results of Operations" for discussion of SCE and Edison International
Parent and Other results of operations, including a comparison of 2011 results
to 2010.
2012 CPUC General Rate Case
In November 2012, the CPUC approved a final decision in SCE's 2012 GRC,
authorizing a base rate revenue requirement of approximately $5.7 billion. The
decision results in an increase of approximately $470 million, excluding revenue
related to nuclear refueling outages, over currently authorized revenue. The
decision approves San Onofre costs subject to refund and reasonableness review
and includes a requirement to track those costs in a memorandum account. See
"-San Onofre Outage, Inspection and Repair Issues" below for further
information. In addition, SCE's proposed ratemaking treatment of repair
deductions for income taxes was reflected in the revenue requirement adopted in
the decision. See "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 7.
Income Taxes" for further discussion.
The decision allows a ratemaking methodology that escalates capital additions by
3.05% for 2013 and 2.93% for 2014. The decision also allows operations and
maintenance expense to be escalated for 2013 and 2014 through the use of various
annual escalation factors for labor, non-labor and medical expenses. The
methodology adopted in the decision and the 2013 escalation factors results in a
2013 revenue requirement of approximately $5.8 billion. SCE estimates that the
2014 revenue requirement would be approximately $6.2 billion using the decision
methodology, estimated escalation factors and the reduction in the cost of
capital discussed below.
San Onofre Outage, Inspection and Repair Issues
Two replacement steam generators were installed at San Onofre in each of Units 2
and 3 in 2010 and 2011, respectively. In the first quarter of 2012, a water leak
suddenly occurred in one of the heat transfer tubes in San Onofre's Unit 3 steam
generators and the Unit was safely taken off-line. At the time, Unit 2 was
off-line for a planned outage when areas of unexpected tube to support structure
wear were found. Both Units have remained off-line for extensive inspections,
testing and analysis of their steam generators. Each Unit will be restarted only
when and if SCE determines that it is safe to do so
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and when start-up has been approved by the NRC pursuant to the terms of a
Confirmatory Action Letter ("CAL") issued by the NRC in March 2012.
Tube Leak and Repairs
The Unit 3 steam generator water leak was caused by unexpected excessive wear
resulting from tube-to-tube contact in the area of the leak. Unit 2's steam
generators were re-inspected using a more sensitive inspection method than had
previously been employed, and similar wear from tube-to-tube contact was found
on two tubes in one of the steam generators at wear levels below the detection
capability of initial inspections. In contrast, Unit 3 experienced extensive
tube to tube wear in a number of tubes. Both Unit 2 and Unit 3 also had
tube-to-support structure wear.
As a result of these findings, SCE has plugged and removed from service all
tubes showing excessive wear in each of the steam generators. In addition, SCE
preventively plugged all tubes in contact with retainer bars or in the area of
the tube bundles where tube-to-tube contact occurred. Each steam generator has
over 9,700 heat transfer tubes and is designed to include sufficient tubes to
accommodate removal of some tubes from service for a variety of reasons, and the
tubes that have been removed from service are within this margin.
A team of outside experts was assembled to assist SCE and MHI, the manufacturer
of the steam generators, to analyze the causes of the tube-to-tube wear and
potential remedial actions. As a result of their work, SCE understands that the
tube-to-tube contact arises from excessive vibration of the tubes in certain
areas of the steam generators. The excessive vibration that caused the
tube-to-tube wear in Unit 3 resulted from a phenomenon called fluid elastic
instability. This phenomenon arises from a combination of thermal hydraulic
conditions (steam velocity and moisture content of the steam), and
ineffectiveness of the tube supports in the areas where the vibration occurs.
Unit 2 is susceptible to the same thermal hydraulic conditions as Unit 3, but
the Unit 2 tube supports largely remained effective for the entire time that it
operated as compared to Unit 3.
SCE's Unit 2 restart plans and its response to the CAL are based on work done by
engineering groups of three independent firms with expertise in steam generator
design and manufacturing. Restart plans were submitted only for Unit 2 because
it did not experience the extensive tube-to-tube wear that Unit 3 did. Using
different methodologies, each independent outside engineering group agreed that
it would be safe to restart Unit 2 and operate at a reduced power level (70%)
for approximately five months, followed by a mid-cycle scheduled outage and
inspection. In addition to these requirements, the restart plan covers repairs,
corrective actions and operating parameters and also includes additional
monitoring, detection and response activities. Inasmuch as Unit 3 had much more
tube-to-tube wear than Unit 2, it remains unclear whether Unit 3 will be able to
restart without additional repairs and corrective actions. The ability to
restart Unit 3 may also be affected by the operating experience of Unit 2. Each
Unit will only be restarted when any necessary repairs and appropriate
mitigation plans for that Unit are completed in accordance with the CAL, and the
NRC and SCE are satisfied that it is safe to do so.
SCE has also been engaged in the analysis of what repairs, if any, could be
undertaken to restore the steam generators on both Units to their originally
specified capabilities safely, and has been advised by MHI that a possible
course of action would be replacement of significant portions of the steam
generators, a process that could take more than five years.
NRC Processes
The CAL requires NRC permission to restart Unit 2 and Unit 3 and outlines
actions SCE must complete before permission to restart either Unit may be
sought. In October 2012, SCE submitted to the NRC a response to the CAL and
restart plans for Unit 2. The timing of restart of the Units will be affected by
the nature of and schedule for regulatory processes required by the NRC. There
is no set or predetermined time period for approval of Unit 2's proposed
restart, and, accordingly, there can be no assurance about the length of time
the NRC may take to review SCE's request to restart or whether any such request
will be granted in whole or in part. It is also possible that one or more
amendments to the NRC operating license for San Onofre might be required
(whether or not as a prerequisite to return a Unit to safe operation).
The NRC has been engaged in conducting a series of inspections, evaluations,
reviews and public meetings about the causes of the steam generator malfunction
and damage and to verify that SCE has performed the actions described in the CAL
response and as otherwise required by its obligations as a nuclear operator.
This process has included inspections and review by an NRC-appointed Augmented
Inspection Team. SCE has been advised that the NRC's Office of Investigations
has initiated an investigation into the accuracy and completeness of information
SCE has provided to the NRC regarding the San Onofre steam generators. Should
the NRC find a deficiency in SCE's performance or provision of information, SCE
could be subject to additional NRC actions, including the imposition of
penalties, and the findings could be taken into consideration in the CPUC
regulatory proceedings described below.
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CPUC Review
Under California Public Utilities Code Section 455.5, SCE is required to notify
the CPUC if either of the San Onofre Units has been out of service for nine
consecutive months (not including preplanned outages). SCE provided such notice
to the CPUC on November 1, 2012 for Unit 3 and December 6, 2012 for Unit 2. The
CPUC is required within 45 days of SCE's notice for a particular Unit to
initiate an investigation to determine whether to remove from customer rates
some or the entire revenue requirement associated with the portion of the
facility that is out of service. From the initiation date of the investigation,
such rates are collected subject to refund. Under Section 455.5, any
determination to adjust rates is made after hearings are conducted in connection
with the utility's next general rate case. If, after investigation and hearings,
the costs associated with a Unit are disallowed recovery because it is out of
service and the Unit is subsequently returned to service, rates may be
readjusted to reflect that return to service after 100 continuous hours of
operation.
In October 2012, in advance of SCE's required notification under Section 455.5,
the CPUC issued an Order Instituting Investigation that consolidates all San
Onofre issues in related regulatory proceedings and considers appropriate cost
recovery for all San Onofre costs, including among other costs, the cost of the
steam generator replacement project, substitute market power costs, capital
expenditures, operations and maintenance costs, and seismic study costs. The
Order requires that all San Onofre-related costs incurred on and after January
1, 2012 be tracked in a memorandum account and, to the extent included in rates,
collected subject to refund. The Order also states that the CPUC will determine
whether to order the immediate removal, effective as of the date of the order,
of all costs related to San Onofre from SCE's rates, with placement of those
costs in a deferred debit account pending the return of one or both Units to
useful service, or other possible action. It is currently expected that the
investigation will be conducted in phases that will extend at least into 2014.
In parallel with the Order Instituting Investigation, the 2012 GRC final
decision requires SCE to track San Onofre-related costs in a memorandum account
subject to refund, beginning January 1, 2012. SCE filed an application in
January 2013 seeking a reasonableness determination regarding these costs. That
application has been consolidated with the Order Instituting Investigation
proceeding.
Contractual Matters
The steam generators were designed and supplied by MHI and are warranted for an
initial period of 20 years from acceptance. MHI is contractually obligated to
repair or replace defective items and to pay specified damages for certain
repairs. SCE's purchase contract with MHI states that MHI's liability under the
purchase agreement is limited to $138 million and excludes consequential
damages, defined to include "the cost of replacement power." Such limitations in
the contract are subject to applicable exceptions both in the contract and under
law. SCE has notified MHI that it believes one or more of such exceptions now
apply and that MHI's liability is not limited to $138 million, and MHI has
advised SCE that it disagrees. The disagreement may ultimately become subject to
dispute resolution procedures set forth in the purchase agreement, including
international arbitration. SCE, on behalf of itself and the other San Onofre
co-owners, has submitted three invoices to MHI totaling $106 million for steam
generator repair costs incurred through October 31, 2012. MHI paid the first
invoice of $45 million, while reserving its right to challenge any of the
charges in the invoice. In January 2013, MHI advised SCE that it rejected a
portion of the first invoice and required further documentation regarding the
remainder of the invoice. SCE has recorded its share of the invoice paid as a
reduction of repair and inspection costs.
San Onofre carries both property damage and outage insurance issued by Nuclear
Electric Insurance Limited ("NEIL") and has placed NEIL on notice of potential
claims for loss recovery. The property damage policy (including excess coverage)
provides insurance for certain costs and expenses resulting from "Accidental
Property Damage" with a $2.5 million deductible and a $2.75 billion limit of
liability. After a twelve week deductible period, the outage policy provides
insurance for an outage caused by "Accidental Property Damage" of up to $3.5
million per week for each Unit (or $2.8 million per Unit per week if both Units
are out because of the same "Accident"), with a $490 million limit for each Unit
($392 million each if both Units are out because of the same "Accident"). The
NEIL policies have a number of exclusions and limitations that may reduce or
eliminate coverage.
In October 2012, SCE filed separate proofs of loss for Unit 2 and Unit 3 under
the outage policy. Pursuant to these proofs of loss SCE is seeking the weekly
indemnity amounts provided under the policy for each Unit. Because the outage is
ongoing, SCE will supplement these proofs of loss in the future. No amounts have
been recognized in SCE's financial statements, pending NEIL's response. To the
extent any costs are recovered under the outage policy, SCE expects to refund
those amounts to ratepayers through the ERRA balancing account. For further
information, see "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 9.
Commitments and Contingencies."
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A summary of financial items related to SONGS is as follows:
• The 2012 costs tracked in the memorandum account under the CPUC's Order
Instituting Investigation include $613 million of SCE's 2012 authorized
revenue requirement associated with operating and maintenance expenses, and
depreciation and return on SCE's investment in Unit 2, Unit 3 and common
plant. This amount is subject to refund depending on the outcome of the
investigation.
• At December 31, 2012, SCE's rate base and net investment associated with San
Onofre are set forth in the following table:
(in millions) Unit 2 Unit 3 Common Plant Total
Net Investment
Net plant in service $ 638 $ 461 $ 233 $ 1,332
Materials and supplies - - 101 101
Construction work in progress 24 105 94 223
Nuclear fuel1 153 213 101 467
Net investment $ 815 $ 779 $ 529 $ 2,123
Tax basis $ 343 $ 360 $ 206 $ 909
Rate base
Net plant in service $ 638 $ 461 $ 233 $ 1,332
Materials and supplies - - 101 101
Accumulated deferred income taxes (118 ) (75 ) (58 ) (251 )
Amounts in rate base $ 520 $ 386 $ 276 $ 1,182
1 In addition, SCE has contracted to purchase nuclear fuel. See "Liquidity and
Capital Resources-Contractual Obligations and Contingencies" below.
• In 2005, the CPUC authorized expenditures of approximately $525 million ($665
million based on SCE's estimate after adjustment for inflation using the
Handy-Whitman Index) for SCE's 78.21% share of the costs to purchase and
install the four new steam generators in Units 2 and 3 and remove and dispose
of their predecessors. SCE has spent $601 million through December 31, 2012 on
the steam generator replacement project. These expenditures are included in
the table above and remain subject to CPUC reasonableness review and approval.
• As a result of outages associated with the steam generator inspection and
repair, electric power and capacity normally provided by San Onofre are being
purchased in the market by SCE (commencing on February 1 for Unit 3 and March
5 for Unit 2). Market power costs through December 31, 2012 were approximately
$300 million, net of avoided nuclear fuel costs, and are typically recoverable
through the ERRA balancing account subject to CPUC reasonableness review,
which will now take place as part of the CPUC's Order Instituting
Investigation proceeding. Future market power costs cannot be estimated at
this time due to uncertainties associated with when and at what output levels
the Units will or may be returned to service; however, such amounts may be
material.
• Through December 2012, SCE's share of incremental inspection and repair costs
totaled $102 million for both Units (not including payments made by MHI as
described below), and repairs to restart Unit 2 at the reduced power levels
described above were completed. The costs for Unit 2 may increase following
NRC review under the CAL. Total incremental repair costs associated with
returning Unit 3 to service, and returning both Units to service at originally
specified capabilities safely, remain uncertain. SCE recorded its share of
payments made to date by MHI ($36 million) as a reduction of incremental
inspection and repair costs.
SCE believes that the actions taken and costs incurred in connection with the
San Onofre replacement steam generators and outages have been prudent.
Accordingly, SCE considers its operating, capital, and market power costs,
recoverable through base rates and the ERRA balancing account, as offset by
third party recoveries where applicable. SCE cannot provide assurance that
either or both Units of San Onofre will be returned to service, that the CPUC
will not disallow costs incurred or order refunds to customers of amounts
collected in rates, or that SCE will be successful in recovering amounts from
third parties. A delay in the restart of San Onofre Unit 2 beyond this summer
may impact plans for future operations of both Units.
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Disallowances of costs and/or refund of amounts received from customers could be
material and adversely affect SCE's financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows.
2013 Cost of Capital Application
In June 2012, the CPUC issued an order in the 2013 Cost of Capital proceeding
consolidating SCE's 2013 application with the three other California
investor-owned utilities' applications and splitting the proceeding into two
phases. The first phase addressed the 2013 ratemaking capital structure and cost
of capital for the utilities. The second phase considers whether the current
cost of capital adjustment mechanism should be continued or modified.
In December 2012, the CPUC issued a final decision in the ratemaking capital
structure and cost of capital phase of SCE's 2013 cost of capital proceeding
granting SCE's requested ratemaking capital structure of 43% long-term debt, 9%
preferred equity and 48% common equity. The decision adopted a return on common
equity of 10.45% and adopted long-term debt and preferred stock costs of 5.49%
and 5.79%, respectively. SCE has implemented the impacts of the decision in
rates, effective January 1, 2013.
In February 2013, a proposed decision was issued in the second phase of the
proceeding that provides for SCE's adjustment mechanism to continue for 2014 and
2015. The proposed decision also provides for the mechanism to automatically
readjust SCE's capital costs if certain thresholds are reached on an annual
basis. A final decision for the second phase is expected in March 2013.
Capital Program
Total capital expenditures (including accruals) were $3.9 billion in both 2012
and 2011. Due to the delay in the GRC decision, the level of capital
expenditures in 2012 was lower than anticipated. SCE's capital program for
2013 - 2014 is focused primarily in the following areas:
• Maintaining reliability and expanding the capability of SCE's transmission and
distribution system.
• Upgrading and constructing new transmission lines and substations for system
reliability and increased access to renewable energy, including the Tehachapi,
Devers-Colorado River, Eldorado-Ivanpah, and Red Bluff transmission and
substation projects.
• Maintaining performance of SCE's natural gas, nuclear and hydro-electric
generating plants.
SCE forecasts capital expenditures in the range of $7.3 billion to $8.2 billion
for 2013 - 2014. Actual capital spending will be affected by: changes in
regulatory, environmental and engineering design requirements; permitting and
project delays; cost and availability of labor, equipment and materials; and
other factors as discussed further under "SCE: Liquidity and Capital
Resources-Capital Investment Plan." SCE continues to experience cost pressures
on its Tehachapi and Devers-Colorado River Transmission Projects, primarily
related to environmental monitoring and mitigation costs, scope changes and
schedule delays. The Tehachapi Transmission Project has experienced further
permitting and schedule delays. The Project may be further impacted by CPUC
proceedings to reexamine construction options, including possibly undergrounding
lines, for a portion of the Project and by issues related to aviation marking
and lighting and community opposition to portions of the line, as further
discussed in "SCE: Liquidity and Capital Resources-Capital Investment Plan."
EME Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
During 2012, EME continued to experience operating losses due to low realized
energy and capacity prices, high fuel costs and low generation at the Midwest
Generation plants. Forward market prices indicate that these trends are expected
to continue for a number of years. A continuation of these adverse trends
coupled with pending debt maturities and the need to retrofit its Midwest
Generation plants to comply with governmental regulations, ultimately caused EME
and certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries to file voluntary petitions on the
Petition Date for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the
Bankruptcy Court. On December 16, 2012, Edison International, EME and certain of
EME's senior unsecured noteholders entered into Support Agreement, that, subject
to further documentation, Bankruptcy Court approval and certain other
conditions, provides that:
• Edison International will cease to own EME when EME emerges from bankruptcy
pursuant to a plan of reorganization.
• The tax allocation agreements with respect to EME will be extended through the
earlier of the effective date of a plan of reorganization or December 31,
2014, and EME will remain bound to perform its obligations under such
agreements.
• Edison International and EME will continue to provide ongoing shared services
to each other in the ordinary course, consistent with the same terms and
conditions on which those services have been provided in the past.
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Upon effectiveness of EME's plan of reorganization, Edison International will
assume certain of EME's employee retirement related liabilities.
• Edison International, EME and the noteholders who have signed the Support
Agreement will exchange releases of claims, and EME and Edison International
will cross-indemnify one another against liabilities arising from the conduct
of their separate businesses.
Under the Support Agreement, within 150 days following the Petition Date, EME
will seek authority from the Bankruptcy Court to enter into the Settlement
Transaction, which must be obtained within 210 days following the Petition Date
or the Support Agreement is subject to termination. There can be no assurance
that the Bankruptcy Court will approve the Settlement Transaction, and even if
it is approved, there can be no assurance that the conditions to the
effectiveness of the Settlement Transaction will be satisfied. In addition, EME
is entitled to terminate the Support Agreement and consider alternative
transactions in accordance with its fiduciary duties.
In anticipation of EME's Chapter 11 filing, Edison International's
representatives, who previously served on the EME Board of Directors, resigned.
EME and those subsidiaries in Chapter 11 proceedings retain control of their
assets and are authorized to operate their businesses as debtors-in-possession
while being subject to the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in
accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and orders of
the Bankruptcy Court. Edison International no longer retains significant
influence over the ongoing operations of EME.
Edison International anticipates that the Bankruptcy Court will approve a plan
of reorganization in which Edison International ceases to have any ownership
interest as provided in the Support Agreement. As a result of the bankruptcy
filing, Edison International no longer consolidates the earnings and losses of
EME or its subsidiaries effective December 17, 2012 and has reflected its
ownership interest in EME utilizing the cost method of accounting prospectively,
under which Edison International's investment in EME is reflected as a single
amount on the Consolidated Balance Sheet of Edison International at December 31,
2012. Furthermore, Edison International has recorded a full impairment of the
investment in EME as a result of the deconsolidation of EME, recognition of
losses previously deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income, a
provision for losses from the EME bankruptcy and estimated tax impacts related
to the expected future tax deconsolidation and separation of EME from Edison
International. The aggregate impact of these matters resulted in an after tax
charge of $1.3 billion during the fourth quarter of 2012. In addition, for the
reasons described above, Edison International considers EME to be an abandoned
asset under generally accepted accounting principles, and, as a result, the
operations of EME prior to December 17, 2012 and for all prior years, are
reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements.
See "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 17. Discontinued
Operations" for additional information related to these bankruptcy proceedings.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SCE
SCE's results of operations are derived mainly through two sources:
• Utility earning activities - representing revenue authorized by the CPUC and
FERC which is intended to provide SCE a reasonable opportunity to recover its
costs and earn a return on its net investment in generation, transmission and
distribution assets. The annual revenue requirements are comprised of
authorized operation and maintenance costs, depreciation, taxes and a return
consistent with the capital structure. Also, included in utility earnings
activities are revenues or penalties related to incentive mechanisms, other
operating revenue, and regulatory charges or disallowances, if any.
• Utility cost-recovery activities - representing CPUC- and FERC-authorized
balancing accounts which allow for recovery of specific project or program
costs, subject to reasonableness review or compliance with upfront standards.
Utility cost-recovery activities include rates which provide recovery, subject
to reasonableness review of, among other things, fuel costs, purchased power
costs, public purpose related-program costs (including energy efficiency and
demand-side management programs), certain operation and maintenance expenses
and nuclear decommissioning expenses.
The following tables summarize SCE's results of operations for the periods
indicated. The presentation below separately identifies utility earning
activities and utility cost-recovery activities. Beginning in 2012, SCE
classified revenues and costs related to programs that provide for recovery of
actual costs plus a return on capital as utility earning activities. Previously,
SCE classified the recovery of actual costs incurred under these programs as
utility cost-recovery activities. In addition, the 2012 GRC decision eliminated
the balancing account treatment for Palo Verde operation and maintenance costs
effective January 1, 2012. The tables presented below reflect a reclassification
of the revenues and costs for 2011 and 2010 consistent with the presentation in
2012. The reclassification of revenues and costs had no impact on earnings.
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The following table is a summary of SCE's results of operations for the periods
indicated. The presentation below separately identifies utility earnings
activities and utility cost-recovery activities:
2012 2011 2010
Utility Utility Utility
Utility Cost- Utility Cost- Utility Cost-
Earning Recovery Total Earning Recovery Total Earning Recovery Total
(in millions) Activities Activities Consolidated Activities Activities Consolidated Activities Activities Consolidated
Operating revenue $ 6,682 $ 5,169 $ 11,851 $ 6,257 $ 4,320 $ 10,577 $ 5,837 $ 4,146 $ 9,983
Fuel and purchased power - 4,139 4,139 - 3,356 3,356 - 3,293 3,293
Operations and
maintenance 2,518 1,026 3,544 2,423 964 3,387 2,439 852 3,291
Depreciation
decommissioning and
amortization 1,562 - 1,562 1,426 - 1,426 1,273 - 1,273
Property taxes and other 296 (1 ) 295 285 - 285 263 - 263
Disallowances and other 32 - 32 - - - - (1 ) (1 )
Total operating expenses 4,408 5,164 9,572 4,134 4,320 8,454 3,975 4,144 8,119
Operating income 2,274 5 2,279 2,123 - 2,123 1,862 2 1,864
Net interest expense and
other (400 ) (5 ) (405 ) (378 ) - (378 ) (330 ) (2 ) (332 )
Income before income
taxes 1,874 - 1,874 1,745 - 1,745 1,532 - 1,532
Income tax expense 214 214 601 601 440 440
Net income 1,660 - 1,660 1,144 - 1,144 1,092 - 1,092
Dividends on preferred
and preference stock 91 - 91 59 - 59 52 - 52
Net income available for
common stock $ 1,569 $ - $ 1,569 $ 1,085 $ - $ 1,085 $ 1,040 $ - $ 1,040
Core Earnings1 $ 1,338 $ 1,085 $ 984
Non-Core Earnings
2012 General Rate Case -
repair deductions (2009 -
2011) 231 - -
Global Settlement - - 95
Tax impact of health care
legislation - - (39 )
Total SCE GAAP Earnings $ 1,569 $ 1,085 $ 1,040
1 See use of non-GAAP financial measures in "Management Overview-Highlights of
Operating Results."
Utility Earning Activities
2012 vs 2011
Utility earning activities were primarily affected by the following:
• Higher operating revenue was primarily due to the following:
• $375 million increase in revenue related to the implementation of the 2012
GRC decision. The decision authorized a revenue requirement increase of
approximately $470 million over the 2011 authorized revenue, excluding
nuclear refueling outages ($95 million of which is reflected in utility
cost-recovery activities primarily related to employee benefits); and
• $60 million increase in revenue related to authorized CPUC projects not included in SCE's GRC authorized revenue, including the EdisonSmartConnect®
project and the Solar Photovoltaic project.
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Higher operation and maintenance expense due to the following:
• $112 million in accrued severance costs from current and approved reductions
in staffing;
• $66 million in incremental inspection and repair costs related to the
outages at San Onofre, net of SCE's share of payments received from MHI; and
• $85 million of lower costs related to information technology, transmission
and distribution expenses, San Onofre and benefits realized from
EdisonSmartConnect®.
• Higher depreciation, decommissioning and amortization expense of $136 million
was primarily related to increased generation, transmission and distribution
investments, including capitalized software costs.
• $32 million charge due to the 2012 GRC decision disallowing capitalized costs
incurred as part of SCE's implementation of SAP's Enterprise Resource Planning
system.
• Higher net interest expense and other of $22 million was primarily due to
higher outstanding balances on long-term debt due to new issuances. For
further details of other income and expenses, see "Item 8. Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 16. Other Income and Expenses."
• Lower income taxes primarily due to an earnings benefit resulting from the
regulatory treatment adopted in the 2012 GRC for tax repair deductions for
income tax purposes. See "-Income Taxes" below for more information.
• Higher preferred and preference stock dividends of $32 million related to new
issuances in 2012.
2011 vs 2010
Utility earning activities were primarily affected by the following:
• Higher operating revenue primarily due to the following:
• $135 million increase primarily due to a $215 million (4.35%) increase in
2011 authorized revenue approved in the 2009 CPUC GRC decision. The 2011
increase was partially offset by reductions of $80 million mainly resulting
from revenue recognized in 2010 associated with the recovery of San Onofre
Unit 3 scheduled outage costs with no comparable amount in 2011;
• $125 million in revenue related to authorized CPUC projects not included in
SCE's GRC process, primarily related to the San Onofre steam generator
replacement project, the EdisonSmartConnect® project and the Solar
Photovoltaic project;
• $95 million increase in FERC-related revenue primarily resulting from the
inclusion of capital expenditures related to the Tehachapi Transmission
Project in rate base;
• $25 million increase in capital-related revenue requirements related to the
San Onofre steam generator replacement project and a $20 million increase
for the EdisonSmartConnect® project; and
• $20 million increase related to recovery of legal costs incurred between
2004 and 2009 in support of SCE's efforts to obtain generator refunds
related to claims arising out of the energy crisis in California in 2000 -
2001.
• Higher depreciation, decommissioning and amortization expense of $153 million
primarily related to increased transmission and distribution investments.
• Higher net interest expense and other of $48 million primarily due to higher
outstanding balances on long-term debt. For details of other income and
expenses, see "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 16.
Other Income and Expenses."
• Higher income taxes primarily due to an increase in income as well as benefits
recorded in 2010 related to the Global Settlement. See "-Income Taxes" below
for more information.
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Utility Cost-Recovery Activities
2012 vs. 2011
Utility cost-recovery activities were primarily affected by the following:
• Higher fuel and purchased power expense of $783 million was primarily driven
by the cost to replace CDWR contracts that expired in 2011, which were not
previously recorded as an SCE cost but which were included as a separate
component on customer bills (see "-Supplemental Operating Revenue Information"
below) and $300 million of market costs net of lower nuclear fuel costs
related to the San Onofre outages in 2012 (see "Management Overview-San Onofre
Outage, Inspection and Repair Issues" for further information).
• Higher operation and maintenance expense of $62 million was primarily due to
an increase in pension and postretirement benefit contributions.
2011 vs. 2010
Utility cost-recovery activities were primarily affected by the following:
• Higher purchased power expense of $59 million primarily driven by the cost to
replace CDWR contracts that expired in 2011, which were not previously
recorded as an SCE cost but impacted customer bills (see "-Supplemental
Operating Revenue Information" below), and higher costs associated with
renewable contracts. The increase was partially offset by increased purchased
power in 2010 during the outages at San Onofre and Four Corners.
• Higher operation and maintenance expense of $112 million primarily due to an
increase in spending for various public purpose programs.
Supplemental Operating Revenue Information
SCE's retail billed and unbilled revenue (excluding wholesale sales and
balancing account over/undercollections) was $11.1 billion for 2012 and $10.0
billion for both 2011 and 2010. The 2012 revenue reflects:
• A sales volume increase of $1.4 billion, primarily due to SCE providing power
that was previously provided by CDWR contracts which expired in 2011,
partially offset by
• A rate decrease of $344 million, resulting from rate adjustments in June 2011
and August 2012, primarily reflecting lower natural gas prices and refunds to
customers of over-collected fuel and power procurement-related costs.
The 2011 revenue reflects:
• A rate decrease of $408 million resulting from a rate adjustment beginning on
June 1, 2011, primarily reflecting the refund of over collected fuel and power
procurement-related costs, offset by
• A sales volume increase of $393 million primarily due to SCE providing power
that was previously provided by CDWR contracts which expired in 2011.
The 2010 revenue reflects:
• A rate increase of $777 million mainly due to the implementation of the CPUC
2009 GRC decision and approved FERC transmission rate changes, partially
offset by
• A sales volume decrease of $255 million primarily due to milder weather
experienced during 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 and continuing
recessionary effects.
As a result of the CPUC-authorized decoupling mechanism, SCE earnings are not
affected by changes in retail electricity sales (see "Item 1. Business-Overview
of Ratemaking Process").
SCE remits to CDWR and does not recognize as revenue the amounts that SCE bills
and collects from its customers for electric power purchased and sold by the
CDWR to SCE's customers, as well as CDWR bond-related costs and a portion of
direct access exit fees. The amounts collected and remitted to CDWR were $44
million, $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion for years ended December 31, 2012, 2011
and 2010, respectively. All CDWR power contracts allocated to SCE by the CPUC
expired by the end of 2011.
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Income Taxes
The table below provides a reconciliation of income tax expense computed at the
federal statutory income tax rate to the income tax provision.
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Income from continuing operations before income
taxes $ 1,874 $ 1,745 $ 1,532
Provision for income tax at federal statutory rate
of 35%
656 611 536
Increase (decrease) in income tax from:
Items presented with related state income tax, net:
2012 General Rate Case - repair deductions1
(231 ) * - -
Global Settlement related2 - - (95 ) *
Change in tax accounting method for asset removal
costs3 - - (40 ) *
State tax, net of federal benefit 54 80 59
Health care legislation4 - - 39 *
Property-related5 (223 ) (46 ) (92 )
Accumulated deferred income tax adjustments (41 ) (30 ) -
Tax reserve 36 (3 ) 45
Other (37 ) (11 ) (12 )
Total income tax expense from continuing operations $ 214 $ 601 $ 440
Effective tax rate 11.4 % 34.4 % 28.7 %
* These items are reflected as non-core benefits or charges. See use of Non-GAAP
financial measures in "Management Overview-Highlights of Operating Results."
1 As discussed below, SCE recorded a $231 million earnings benefit in the fourth
quarter of 2012, resulting from the flow-through regulatory treatment for
certain repair costs for 2009 - 2011 as adopted in the 2012 GRC.
2 Edison International and the IRS finalized the terms of a Global Settlement on
May 5, 2009. The Global Settlement resolved all of SCE's federal income tax
disputes and affirmative claims through tax year 2002. During 2010, SCE
recognized a $95 million earnings benefit from the acceptance by the
California Franchise Tax Board of the tax positions finalized in 2009 and
receipt of the final interest determination from the Franchise Tax Board.
3 During 2010, the IRS approved SCE's request to change its tax accounting
method for asset removal costs primarily related to its infrastructure
replacement program. As a result, SCE recognized a $40 million earnings benefit (of which $28 million relates to asset removal costs incurred prior to
2010) from deducting asset removal costs earlier in the construction cycle.
These deductions were recorded on a flow-through basis as required by the
CPUC.
4 During 2010, SCE recorded a $39 million non-cash charge to reverse previously
recognized federal tax benefits eliminated by the federal health care
legislation enacted in March 2010. The health care law eliminated the federal
tax deduction for retiree health care costs to the extent those costs are
eligible for federal Medicare Part D subsidies.
5 Incremental repair benefit recorded in 2012. See discussion of repair
deductions below.
2012 GRC Earnings Benefit from Repair Deductions
Edison International made a voluntary election in 2009 to change its tax
accounting method for certain repair costs incurred on SCE's transmission,
distribution and generation assets. Regulatory treatment for the incremental
deductions taken after the 2009 election to change SCE's tax accounting method
for certain repair costs was included as part of SCE's 2012 GRC. The 2012 GRC
decision retained flow-through treatment of repair deductions for regulatory
purposes, which resulted in SCE recognizing an earnings benefit of $231 million
from these incremental deductions taken in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The earnings
benefit results from recognition of a regulatory asset for recovery of deferred
income taxes in future periods due to the flow-through treatment of repair
deduction for income tax purposes. The 2012 earnings benefits from incremental
repair deductions following the same regulatory treatment was $115 million
(classified as property related in the above table) and the earnings benefit for
2013 is estimated to be approximately $50 million.
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For a discussion of the status of Edison International's income tax audits, see
"Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 7. Income Taxes."
Edison International Parent and Other
Results of operations for Edison International Parent and Other includes amounts
from other Edison International subsidiaries that are not significant as a
reportable segment, as well as intercompany eliminations. As a result of EME's
bankruptcy, EME and its subsidiaries were deconsolidated and reported as
discontinued operations for all periods presented. For additional information,
see "Management Overview-EME Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing." Since the continuing
operations of the competitive power generation segment was no longer significant
enough to be reported separately, this segment has been combined into Edison
International Parent and Other for all periods presented.
Income from Continuing Operations
Edison International Parent and Other loss from continuing operations is
comprised of the following:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Edison International Parent $ (85 ) $ (33 ) $ (8 )
EMG 19 (11 ) 60
Edison International Parent and Other (66 ) (44 ) 52
Less: Non-Core Items:
Edison International Parent:
Consolidated state deferred tax impact related to EME (37 ) (19 ) 21
Global Settlement - - 7
EMG:
Gain on sale of Beaver Valley lease interest 31 - -
Write-down of net investment in aircraft leases - (16 ) -
Global Settlement - - 36
Total Non-Core Items (6 ) (35 ) 64
Core Earnings (Losses)
Edison International Parent (48 ) (14 ) (36 )
EMG (12 ) 5 24
Edison International Parent and Other $ (60 ) $ (9 ) $ (12 )
See "Management Overview-Highlights of Operating Results" for use of non-GAAP
financial measures and for a description of the above non-core items.
The Edison International Parent core loss in 2012 increased from 2011 as a
result of income tax benefits in 2011 including a cumulative deferred tax
adjustment related to employee benefits and a reduction in consolidated amounts
for uncertain tax positions. In addition, the core loss in 2012 included higher
operating expenses and interest costs.
The EMG core loss in 2012 was primarily due to increases in deferred income
taxes as a result of higher state apportionment rates and a write down of an
investment. The results in 2011 were lower than 2010 due to income tax benefits
recorded in 2010 from changes in estimated interest costs related to uncertain
tax positions.
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, was $(1.7 billion),
$(1.1 billion) and $164 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and
2010, respectively. The 2012 loss reflects an earnings charge of $1.3 billion
due to the full impairment of the investment in EME during the fourth quarter of
2012 as a result of the deconsolidation of EME, recognition of losses previously
deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income, a provision for losses from
the EME bankruptcy and estimated tax impacts related to the expected future tax
deconsolidation and separation of EME from Edison International. The 2012 loss
also reflects a $53 million earnings charge associated with the divestiture by
Homer City of substantially all of its remaining assets and certain specified
liabilities. The 2011 loss reflects an earnings charge of
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$1.05 billion recorded in the fourth quarter of 2011 resulting primarily from
the impairment of the Homer City, Fisk, Crawford and Waukegan power plants and
wind related charges. In addition to the charges recorded in 2012 and 2011 the
increase in loss also reflects lower average realized energy and capacity prices
and lower generation at the Midwest Generation plants and decreased earnings
from natural gas-fired projects. For additional information, see "Item 8. Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 17. Discontinued Operations."
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
SCE
SCE's ability to operate its business, fund capital expenditures, and implement
its business strategy is dependent upon its cash flow and access to the capital
markets. SCE's overall cash flows fluctuate based on, among other things, its
ability to recover its costs in a timely manner from its customers through
regulated rates, changes in commodity prices and volumes, collateral
requirements, interest and dividend payments to Edison International, and the
outcome of tax and regulatory matters.
SCE expects to fund its 2013 obligations, capital expenditures and dividends
through operating cash flows, tax benefits (including bonus depreciation) and
capital market financings of debt and preferred equity, as needed. SCE also has
availability under its credit facilities to fund requirements.
In January 2013, SCE issued 160,004 shares of 5.10% Series G preference stock
(cumulative, $2,500 liquidation value) to SCE Trust II, a special purpose entity
formed to issue trust securities as discussed in "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements-Note 3. Variable Interest Entities." The proceeds from the
sale of these shares will be used to redeem all outstanding shares of Series B
and C preference stock.
Available Liquidity
During 2012, SCE replaced its existing credit facilities scheduled to mature in
early 2013 with a new $2.75 billion five-year revolving credit facility that
matures May 2017. The following table summarizes the status of the SCE credit
facility at December 31, 2012:
(in millions)
Commitment $ 2,750
Outstanding borrowings supported by credit facilities (175 )
Outstanding letters of credit (162 )
Amount available $ 2,413
Debt Covenant
The debt covenant in SCE's credit facility limits its debt to total
capitalization ratio to less than or equal to 0.65 to 1. At December 31, 2012,
SCE's debt to total capitalization ratio was 0.44 to 1.
Capital Investment Plan
SCE's forecasted capital expenditures for 2013 - 2014 include a capital forecast
in the range of $7.3 billion to $8.2 billion based on the average variability
experienced in 2012, 2011 and 2010 of 10% between annual forecast capital
expenditures and actual spending. The completion of projects, the timing of
expenditures, and the associated cost recovery may be affected by permitting
requirements and delays, construction schedules, availability of labor,
equipment and materials, financing, legal and regulatory approvals and
developments, weather and other unforeseen conditions.
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forecast are set forth in the table below:
2012 2013 - 2014
(in millions) Actual 2013 2014 Total
Transmission $ 1,390 $ 1,396 $ 802 $ 2,198
Distribution 1,995 2,329 2,617 4,946
Generation 526 485 532 1,017
Total Estimated Capital Expenditures1 $ 3,911 $ 4,210 $ 3,951 $ 8,161
Total Estimated Capital Expenditures for
2013 - 2014 (using 10% variability discussed
above) $ 3,789 $ 3,555 $ 7,344
1 Included in SCE's capital expenditures plan are projected environmental
capital expenditures of $599 million and $634 million in 2013 and 2014,
respectively. The projected environmental capital expenditures are to comply
with laws, regulations, and other nondiscretionary requirements.
Transmission Projects
A summary of SCE's large transmission and substation projects during the next
two years is presented below:
Project Scheduled 2013 - 2014
Lifecycle in Service Direct Expenditures1(in % of Spend Forecast (in
Project Name Description Phase Date millions) Complete millions)
Tehachapi 1-11 Transmission lines In 2009 - $ 2,500 78 % $ 455
and substation construction 2015
Devers-Colorado River Transmission line In 2013 860 61 % 337
and upgraded construction
substation
Eldorado-Ivanpah Substation and In 2013 385 41 % 227
upgraded construction
transmission line
1 Direct expenditures include direct labor, land and contract costs incurred for
the respective projects and exclude overhead costs that are included in the
capital expenditures forecasted for 2013 - 2014.
In November 2012, SCE filed with the CPUC its revised cost estimates for the
Devers-Colorado Transmission Project. In January 2013, SCE revised its cost
estimates for Eldorado-Ivanpah from $444 million to $385 million based on the
current number of executed generator interconnection agreements. As of the date
of this report, SCE has deferred its cost update filing with the CPUC for the
Tehachapi Transmission Project until it has more clarity on projected cost and
schedule impacts, including:
• In October 2011, the CPUC staff notified SCE that the constructed portions of
the project should be marked and lighted as required, but instructed SCE to
defer completion of remaining project components that may require aviation
marking or lighting pending CPUC review of the petition to modify. SCE has
filed a petition to modify seeking authorization to install aviation marking
and lighting in accordance with FAA standards.
• Community opposition to portions of the Project continues and requests for
reconsideration of the CPUC's 2009 decision approving the Project remain
pending. In response to this opposition, CPUC proceedings to reexamine
construction options, including undergrounding lines, for a portion of the
Project may further impact the Project's cost and schedule. In November 2012,
the CPUC's Assigned Commissioner issued a ruling expediting its efforts to
reconsider identified undergrounding options for a portion of the Project. The
ruling states that the construction of the affected portion of the Project
shall remain deferred until the CPUC makes a final determination regarding the
options. In December 2012, SCE provided information to the CPUC on potential
new options for a portion of the project, including possibly undergrounding
lines. SCE anticipates a final decision in these proceedings by the third
quarter of 2013. Adoption of an undergrounding option or other significant
modification to the original route or construction plan could create
additional costs and could delay the completion of the Project. As with all
transmission investments, cost recovery will be subject to future rate
proceedings.
Distribution Projects
Distribution expenditures include projects and programs to meet customer load
growth requirements, reliability and infrastructure replacement needs,
information and other technology and related facility requirements (sometimes
referred to as "general plant").
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Generation Projects
Generation expenditures include:
• Nuclear-related capital expenditures necessary to maintain safe and reliable
plant operation, meet NRC and other regulatory requirements, and optimize
plant performance and cost-effectiveness have been included in the 2013 - 2014
forecast. Nuclear-related capital expenditures will be limited to safety and
compliance items only until the future operations of the Units are known.
• Hydro-related capital expenditures associated with infrastructure and
equipment replacement and renewal of FERC operating licenses. Infrastructure
expenditures include dam improvements, flowline and substation refurbishments,
and powerline replacements. Equipment replacement expenditures include
transformers, automation, switchgear, hydro turbine repowers, generator
rewinds, and small generator replacements.
Regulatory Proceedings
Energy Efficiency Incentive Mechanism
In December 2012, the CPUC adopted an energy efficiency incentive mechanism for
the 2010 - 2012 energy efficiency program performance period and awarded SCE $15
million in shareholder earnings for the management of its energy efficiency
portfolio during the 2010 portion of the program performance period.
For the 2011 and 2012 performance period incentives, SCE will file its
shareholder earnings claims after the CPUC releases its financial and management
audit reports, expected in the third quarter of 2013 and 2014, respectively. SCE
estimates it could be awarded an additional $18 million and $16 million for 2011
and 2012 periods, respectively, pending the completion of the CPUC's financial
and management audits for each of these program periods. There is no assurance
that the CPUC will make an award for any given year.
FERC Formula Rates
In August 2011, the FERC accepted, subject to refund and settlement procedures,
SCE's request to implement a formula rate effective January 1, 2012 to determine
SCE's FERC transmission revenue requirement, including its construction work in
progress ("CWIP") revenue requirement that was previously recovered through a
separate mechanism. SCE's request would result in a total 2012 FERC weighted
average ROE of 11.1% including a base ROE of 9.93% and the previously authorized
50 basis point incentive for CAISO participation and individual authorized
project incentives. The formula rate mechanism, including the base ROE, is
subject to final resolution as part of the settlement process or, if a
settlement is not achieved, to determination by FERC in a litigated process. SCE
and the other parties to the proceeding continue to engage in settlement
negotiations.
In September 2012, SCE filed its first formula rate update with the FERC, which
included a 2013 transmission revenue requirement of $900 million, an increase of
$178 million or 25% over the 2012 transmission revenue requirement. SCE began
billing customers, subject to refund, the higher rates on October 1, 2012.
Several parties have protested the filing and FERC action remains pending.
Income Taxes
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended 50% bonus depreciation for
qualifying property through 2013 and through 2014 for certain long production
period property. This extension is expected to provide SCE with additional cash
flow benefits, but as a result of existing net operating loss carryforwards,
such cash flow benefits are not expected until 2014. The impact on cash flow
represents an acceleration of tax benefits that would have otherwise been
deductible over the life of the qualifying assets.
Dividend Restrictions
The CPUC regulates SCE's capital structure which limits the dividends it may pay
Edison International. SCE may make distributions to Edison International as long
as the common equity component of SCE's capital structure remains at or above
the 48% on a 13-month weighted average basis. At December 31, 2012, SCE's
13-month weighted-average common equity component of total capitalization was
48.6% resulting in a restriction on net assets of $11.6 billion. At December 31,
2012, the maximum additional dividend that SCE could pay to Edison International
under this limitation was approximately $125 million.
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During 2012, SCE made $469 million in dividend payments to its parent, Edison
International. Future dividend amounts and timing of distributions are dependent
upon several factors including the level of capital expenditures, operating cash
flows and earnings.
Margin and Collateral Deposits
Certain derivative instruments, power procurement contracts and other
contractual arrangements contain collateral requirements. Future collateral
requirements may differ from the requirements at December 31, 2012, due to the
addition of incremental power and energy procurement contracts with collateral
requirements, if any, and the impact of changes in wholesale power and natural
gas prices on SCE's contractual obligations.
Some of the power procurement contracts contain provisions that require SCE to
maintain an investment grade credit rating from the major credit rating
agencies. If SCE's credit rating were to fall below investment grade, SCE may be
required to pay the liability or post additional collateral.
The table below provides the amount of collateral posted by SCE to its
counterparties as well as the potential collateral that would be required as of
December 31, 2012.
(in millions)
Collateral posted as of December 31, 20121 $ 219
Incremental collateral requirements for power procurement contracts
resulting from a potential downgrade of SCE's credit rating to below
investment grade
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Posted and potential collateral requirements2 $ 284
1 Collateral provided to counterparties and other brokers consisted of $47
million of cash which was offset against net derivative liabilities on
the consolidated balance sheets, $8 million of cash reflected in "Other
current assets" on the consolidated balance sheets and $164 million in
letters of credit and surety bonds.
2 Total posted and potential collateral requirements may increase by $71 million based on SCE's forward positions as of December 31, 2012 due to
adverse market price movements over the remaining lives of the existing
power procurement contracts using a 95% confidence level.
Workers Compensation Self-Insurance Fund
SCE is self-insured for workers compensation claims. SCE assesses workers
compensation claims that have been asserted and those that have been incurred
but not reported to determine the probable amount of losses that should be
recorded. The Department of Industrial Relations for the State of California
requires companies that are self-insured for workers compensation to post
collateral (in the form of cash and/or letters of credits) based on the
estimated workers' compensation liability if a company's bond rating were to
fall below "B." As of December 31, 2012, if SCE's bond rating were to fall below
a "B" rating, SCE would be required to post $225 million for its workers
compensation self-insurance plan.
Regulatory Balancing Accounts
SCE's cash flows are affected by regulatory balancing accounts over- or
under-collections. Over- and under-collections represent differences between
cash collected in current rates for specified forecasted costs and the costs
actually incurred. With some exceptions, SCE seeks to adjust rates on an annual
basis or at other designated times to recover or refund the balances recorded in
its balancing account. Under- or over-collections in these balancing accounts
impact cash flows and can change rapidly. Over- and under-collections accrue
interest based on a three-month commercial paper rate published by the Federal
Reserve.
As of December 31, 2012, balancing accounts' net over-collections were $1.0
billion primarily related to public purpose-related program costs as well as
fuel and power procurement-related costs. Over-collections for public
purpose-related programs are expected to decrease as costs are incurred to fund
programs established by the CPUC. The fuel and power procurement-related
over-collections of $131 million are expected to be refunded through a rate
adjustment in 2013.
FERC Formula Rates
Beginning in 2012, SCE implemented, subject to refund, a formula rate for its
FERC jurisdiction base transmission revenue requirement. Under operation of the
formula rate, transmission revenue will be trued-up to actual cost of service
annually. At December 31, 2012, revenue collected in excess of recognized
revenue under the proposed formula rate was $106 million.
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Edison International Parent and Other
Edison International Parent and Other expects to fund its 2013 obligations and
dividends to common shareholders through dividends received from SCE and access
to banks and capital markets.
During the second quarter of 2012, Edison International Parent replaced its
credit facilities with a new $1.25 billion five-year revolving credit facility
that matures May 2017 which is all available at December 31, 2012. The debt
covenant in Edison International's credit facility requires a consolidated debt
to total capitalization ratio of less than or equal to 0.65 to 1. The ratio is
defined in the credit agreement and generally excluded the consolidated debt and
total capital of EME during the periods it was consolidated for financial
reporting purposes. At December 31, 2012, Edison International's consolidated
debt to total capitalization ratio was 0.46 to 1.
Historical Cash Flows
SCE
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 4,086 $ 3,261 $ 3,386
Net cash provided by financing activities 256 799 503
Net cash used by investing activities (4,354 ) (4,260 ) (4,094 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ (12 ) $ (200 ) $ (205 )
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash from operating activities increased $825 million in 2012 compared 2011
primarily due to the following:
• $265 million increase from balancing accounts composed of:
• $375 million increase resulting from actual electricity sales exceeding
forecasted electricity sales primarily related to warmer weather during the
summer months;
• $150 million increase primarily due to the funding of public purpose and
energy efficiency programs;
• $110 million increase resulting from greenhouse gas emission auction
proceeds; and
• $370 million decrease resulting from lower balancing account overcollections
for fuel and power procurement-related costs in 2012 when compared to 2011.
The 2012 decrease in overcollections was due to lower realized power and
natural gas prices compared to the amounts forecasted in rates.
• $193 million increase resulting from a tax refund relating to the 2011 net operating loss carryback;
• $68 million increase resulting from proceeds of U.S. Treasury Grants relating
to solar photovoltaic projects and other specific energy-related projects made
available as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009;
• $60 million increase resulting from a security deposit received related to
transmission and distribution construction; and
• timing of cash receipts and disbursements related to working capital items.
Net cash from operating activities decreased $125 million in 2011 compared to
2010 primarily due to the following:
• $310 million decrease from refunding to customers over-collections of revenue
which resulted from actual electricity sales exceeding forecasted electricity
sales. SCE began refunding this balance through a rate adjustment effective
June 1, 2011;
• $250 million decrease resulting from higher balancing account over-collections
for fuel and power procurement-related costs in 2010 when compared to 2011
(over-collections of approximately $300 million in 2010 compared to
approximately $50 million in 2011). The 2010 over-collections was primarily
due to lower realized gas and power prices compared to the amounts forecasted
for setting customer rates. SCE began refunding the over-collections through a
rate adjustments beginning on June 1, 2011. The balancing account was
over-collected by $392 million at December 31, 2011, $345 million at December
31, 2010, $46 million at December 2009 and under-collected by $406 million at
December 31, 2008; and
• $365 million increase resulting from higher income before depreciation and
income taxes primarily driven by higher customer revenue.
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
The following table summarizes cash provided (used) by financing activities for
2012, 2011 and 2010. Issuances of debt and preference stock are discussed in
"Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 5. Debt and Credit
Agreements-Long-Term Debt" and "-Note 13. Preferred and Preference Stock."
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Issuances of first and refunding mortgage bonds, net $ 391 $ 887
$ 1,119
Payments of senior unsecured notes (6 ) (14 ) (259 )
Net issuances of commercial paper (250 ) 419 -
Issuances of preference stock, net 804 123 -
Payments of common stock dividends to Edison International (469 ) (461 ) (300 )
Redemptions of preference stock
(75 ) - -
Bonds purchased - (86 ) -
Payments of preferred and preference stock dividends (82 ) (59 ) (52 )
Other1 (57 ) (10 ) (5 )
Net cash provided by financing activities $ 256 $ 799 $ 503
1 Includes $103 million, $49 million and $27 million for the purchase and delivery of outstanding common stock for settlement of stock based awards
(facilitated by a third party) in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities
Cash flows from investing activities are primarily due to capital expenditures
and funding of nuclear decommissioning trusts. Capital expenditures were $4.1
billion for both 2012 and 2011 and $3.8 billion for 2010, primarily related to
transmission, distribution and generation investments. Net purchases of nuclear
decommissioning trust investments and other were $215 million, $167 million and
$219 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Edison International Parent and Other
The table below sets forth condensed historical cash flow from continuing
operations for Edison International Parent and Other adjusted for the non-cash
impact related to the treatment of discontinued operations.
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities $ (115 ) $ 20 $ (513 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
20 30 123
Net cash provided by investing activities 108 5 31
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $ 13 $ 55 $ (359 )
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Continuing Operating Activities
Net cash from continuing operating activities decreased $135 million in 2012
compared to 2011 primarily due to the following:
• Net tax payments of approximately $114 million in 2012 compared to net tax
receipts of approximately $33 million in 2011.
Net cash from continuing operating activities increased $533 million in 2011
compared to 2010 primarily due to the following:
• Net tax receipts of approximately $33 million in 2011 compared to
tax-allocation payments made to SCE of approximately $295 million in 2010,
offset by $134 million received in state tax refunds related to Global
Settlement in 2010. In addition, in 2010, Edison Capital funded a $253 million
deposit to the IRS related to the Global Settlement.
• Timing of payments relating to interest, operating costs and income taxes of
Edison International Parent.
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Net cash provided by continuing financing activities for 2012 were as follows:
• Paid $424 million of dividends to Edison International common shareholders.
• Received $469 million of dividend payments from SCE.
Net cash provided by continuing financing activities for 2011 were as follows:
• Paid $417 million of dividends to Edison International common shareholders.
• Received $461 million of dividend payments from SCE.
Net cash provided by continuing financing activities for 2010 were as follows:
• Issued $400 million of senior notes due in 2017. The proceeds from these bonds
were used to repay short-term borrowings under the revolving credit facility
and the remainder for corporate liquidity purposes.
• Paid $411 million of dividends to Edison International common shareholders.
• Received $300 million of dividend payments from SCE.
• Repaid a net $66 million of short-term debt.
• Repaid $90 million of medium-term loans.
Net Cash Provided by Continuing Investing Activities
Net cash provided by continuing investing activities for 2012 were as follows:
• Proceeds of $108 million from the sale of interest in the Beaver Valley
Nuclear Power Plant.
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Contractual Obligations and Contingencies
Contractual Obligations
Edison International Parent and Other and SCE's contractual obligations as of
December 31, 2012, for the years 2013 through 2017 and thereafter are estimated
below.
Less than More than
(in millions) Total 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 5 years 5 years
SCE:
Long-term debt maturities and
interest1 $ 16,840 $ 450 $ 2,295 $ 1,123 $ 12,972
Power purchase agreements:2
Renewable energy contracts 16,662 629 1,441 1,561 13,031
Qualifying facility contracts 1,914 361 682 484 387
Other power purchase
agreements 6,115 851 1,656 1,054 2,554
Other operating lease
obligations3 462 71 122 68 201
Purchase obligations:4
Nuclear fuel supply contract
payments 912 170 152 221 369
Other fuel supply contract
payments 236 42 146 48 -
Other contractual obligations5 413 32 76 34 271
Employee benefit plans
contributions6 1,343 212 517 614 -
Total SCE 44,897 2,818 7,087 5,207 29,785
Edison International Parent
and Other:
Long-term debt maturities and
interest1 475 15 30 426 4
Employee benefit plans
contributions6 143 38 54 51 -
Total Edison International
Parent and Other 618 53 84 477 4Total Edison International7,8 $ 45,515 $ 2,871 $ 7,171 $ 5,684 $ 29,789
1 For additional details, see "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements-Note 5. Debt and Credit Agreements." Amount includes interest
payments totaling $8.0 billion and $72 million over applicable period of the
debt for SCE and Edison International Parent and Other, respectively.
2 Certain power purchase agreements entered into with independent power producers are treated as operating or capital leases. At December 31, 2012,
minimum operating lease payments for power purchase agreements were $958
million in 2013, $914 million in 2014, $933 million in 2015, $856 million in
2016, $830 million in 2017, and $11.7 billion for the thereafter period. At
December 31, 2012, minimum capital lease payments for power purchase
agreements were $33 million in 2013, $71 million 2014, $109 million for 2015,
$109 million for 2016, $109 million for 2017, and $1.6 billion for the
thereafter period (amounts include executory costs and interest of $438
million and $752 million, respectively). For further discussion, see "Item 8.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 9. Commitments and
Contingencies."
3 At December 31, 2012, SCE's minimum other operating lease payments were primarily related to vehicles, office space and other equipment. For further
discussion, see "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 9.
Commitments and Contingencies."
4 For additional details, see "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements-Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies."
5 At December 31, 2012, other commitments were primarily related to maintaining
reliability and expanding SCE's transmission and distribution system.
6 Amount includes estimated contributions to the pension and PBOP plans. The
estimated contributions for Edison International and SCE are not available
beyond 2017. These amounts represent estimates that are based on assumptions
that are subject to change. See "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements-Note 8. Compensation and Benefit Plans" for further information.
7 At December 31, 2012, Edison International and SCE had a total net liability
recorded for uncertain tax positions of $645 million and $415 million,
respectively, which is excluded from the table. Edison International and SCE
cannot make reliable estimates of the cash flows by period due to uncertainty
surrounding the timing of resolving these open tax issues with the IRS.
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asset retirement obligations, which are discussed in "Item 8. Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 6. Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities," and "-Note 2. Property, Plant and Equipment," respectively.
Contingencies
Edison International has a contingency related to the EME Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Filing and SCE has contingencies related to the San Onofre Outage, Inspection
and Repair Issues, SED Investigations, Four Corners New Source Review
Litigation, Nuclear Insurance, Wildfire Insurance and Spent Nuclear Fuel which
are discussed in "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 9.
Commitments and Contingencies."
Environmental Remediation
SCE records its environmental remediation 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 as timing of cash flows is uncertain.
As of December 31, 2012, SCE had identified 23 material sites for remediation
and recorded an estimated minimum liability of $103 million. SCE expects to
recover 90% of its remediation costs at certain sites. See "Item 8. Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies" for
further discussion.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Edison International's indirect subsidiary, Edison Capital has one remaining
leveraged lease investment and also has investments in affordable housing
projects that apply the equity method of accounting. These off-balance sheet
transactions are not material to Edison International's consolidated financial
statements. SCE has variable interests in power purchase contracts with variable
interest entities and a variable interest in an unconsolidated trust that issued
$475 million (aggregate liquidation preference) of 5.625% trust securities to
the public, see "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 3.
Variable Interest Entities."
Environmental Developments
For a discussion of environmental developments, see "Item 8. Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 10. Environmental Developments."
MARKET RISK EXPOSURES
Edison International and SCE's primary market risks include fluctuations in
interest rates, commodity prices and volumes, and counterparty credit.
Fluctuations in interest rates can affect earnings and cash flows. Fluctuations
in commodity prices and volumes and counterparty credit losses may temporarily
affect cash flows, but are not expected to affect earnings due to expected
recovery through regulatory mechanisms. Derivative instruments are used, as
appropriate, to manage market risks including market risks of SCE's customers.
For a further discussion of market risk exposures, including commodity price
risk, credit risk and interest rate risk, see "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements-Note 6. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" and
"-Note 4. Fair Value Measurements."
Interest Rate Risk
Edison International and SCE are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily
as a result of its financing and short-term investing activities used for
liquidity purposes, to fund business operations and to fund capital investments.
The nature and amount of Edison International and SCE's long-term and short-term
debt can be expected to vary as a result of future business requirements, market
conditions and other factors. Changes in interest rate may impact SCE's
authorized rate of return for the
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period beyond 2013, see "Item 1. Business-Overview of Ratemaking Process-CPUC"
for further discussion. The following table summarizes the increase or decrease
to the fair value of long-term debt including the current portion as of December
31, 2012, if the market interest rates were changed while leaving all other
assumptions the same:
(in millions) Carrying Value Fair Value 10% Increase 10% Decrease
SCE $ 8,828 $ 10,505 $ (407 ) $ 438
Edison International 9,231 10,944 (410 ) 441
Commodity Price Risk
SCE and its customers are exposed to the risk of a change in the market price of
natural gas, electric power and transmission congestion. SCE's hedging program
reduces exposure to variability in market prices related to SCE's purchases and
sales of electric power and natural gas. SCE expects recovery of its related
hedging costs through the ERRA balancing account or CPUC-approved procurement
plans, and as a result, exposure to commodity price is not expected to impact
earnings, but may impact timing of cash flows. To the extent San Onofre Unit 2
and Unit 3 are not operating, SCE may be exposed to market prices associated
with replacement power costs. SCE's hedging program reduces customer exposure to
variability in market prices. As part of this program, SCE enters into energy
options, swaps, forward arrangements, tolling arrangements, and congestion
revenue rights ("CRRs"). The transactions are pre-approved by the CPUC or
executed in compliance with CPUC-approved procurement plans.
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
With some exceptions, derivative instruments are recorded on the consolidated
balance sheets at fair value. Realized gains and losses from derivative
instruments are expected to be recovered from or refunded to customers through
regulatory mechanisms and, therefore, SCE's fair value changes have no impact on
earnings. SCE does not use hedge accounting for these transactions due to this
regulatory accounting treatment. For further discussion on fair value
measurements and the fair value hierarchy, see "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements-Note 4. Fair Value Measurements."
The fair value of outstanding derivative instruments used to mitigate exposure
to commodity price risk was a net liability of $851 million and $936 million at
December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The following table summarizes the
increase or decrease to the fair values of outstanding derivative instruments as
of December 31, 2012, if the electricity prices or gas prices were changed while
leaving all other assumptions constant:
(in millions) December 31, 2012
Increase in electricity prices by 10% $ 150
Decrease in electricity prices by 10% (571 )
Increase in gas prices by 10% (396 )
Decrease in gas prices by 10% (65 )
Credit Risk
For information related to credit risks, see "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements-Note 6. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities."
Credit risk exposure from counterparties for power and gas trading activities is
measured as the sum of net accounts receivable (accounts receivable less
accounts payable) and the current fair value of net derivative assets
(derivative assets less derivative liabilities) reflected on the consolidated
balance sheets. SCE enters into master agreements which typically provide for a
right of setoff. Accordingly, SCE's credit risk exposure from counterparties is
based on a net exposure under these arrangements. SCE manages the credit risk on
the portfolio for both rated and non-rated counterparties based on credit
ratings using published ratings of counterparties and other publicly disclosed
information, such as financial statements, regulatory filings, and press
releases, to guide it in the process of setting credit levels, risk limits and
contractual arrangements,
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balance sheet exposure as described above broken down by the credit ratings of
SCE's counterparties, was as follows:
December 31, 2012
(in millions) Exposure2 Collateral Net Exposure
S&P Credit Rating1
A or higher $ 196 $ - $ 196
BBB 7 - 7
Not rated3 4 (2 ) 2
Total $ 207 $ (2 ) $ 205
1 SCE assigns a credit rating based on the lower of a counterparty's S&P
or Moody's rating. For ease of reference, the above table uses the S&P
classifications to summarize risk, but reflects the lower of the two
credit ratings.
2 Exposure excludes amounts related to contracts classified as normal
purchases and sales and non-derivative contractual commitments that are
not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets, except for any related
net accounts receivable.
3 The exposure in this category relates to long-term power purchase
agreements. SCE's exposure is mitigated by regulatory treatment.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND POLICIES
The accounting policies described below are considered critical to obtaining an
understanding of Edison International and SCE's consolidated financial
statements because their application requires the use of significant estimates
and judgments by management in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
Management estimates and judgments are inherently uncertain and may differ
significantly from actual results achieved. Management considers an accounting
estimate to be critical if the estimate requires significant assumptions and
changes in the estimate or, the use of alternative estimates, that could have a
material impact on Edison International's results of operations or financial
position. For more information on Edison International's accounting policies,
see "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 1. Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies."
Rate Regulated Enterprises
Nature of Estimate Required. SCE follows the accounting principles for
rate-regulated enterprises which are required for entities whose rates are set
by regulators at levels intended to recover the estimated costs of providing
service, plus a return on net investment, or rate base. Regulators may also
impose certain penalties or grant certain incentives. Due to timing and other
differences in the collection of revenue, these principles allow a cost that
would otherwise be charged as an expense by an unregulated entity to be
capitalized as a regulatory asset if it is probable that such cost is
recoverable through future rates; conversely the principles allow creation of a
regulatory liability for amounts collected in rates to recover costs expected to
be incurred in the future or amounts collected in excess of costs incurred.
Key Assumptions and Approach Used. SCE's management assesses at the end of each
reporting period whether regulatory assets are probable of future recovery by
considering factors such as the current regulatory environment, the issuance of
rate orders on recovery of the specific or a similar incurred cost to SCE or
other rate-regulated entities in California, and other factors that would
indicate that the regulator will treat an incurred cost as allowable for
ratemaking purposes. Using these factors, management has determined that
existing regulatory assets and liabilities are probable of future recovery or
settlement. This determination reflects the current regulatory climate in
California and is subject to change in the future.
Effect if Different Assumptions Used. Significant management judgment is
required to evaluate the anticipated recovery of regulatory assets, the
recognition of incentives and revenue subject to refund, as well as the
anticipated cost of regulatory liabilities or penalties. If future recovery of
costs ceases to be probable, all or part of the regulatory assets and
liabilities would have to be written off against current period earnings. At
December 31, 2012, the consolidated balance sheets included regulatory assets of
$7.0 billion and regulatory liabilities of $5.75 billion. If different judgments
were reached on recovery of costs and timing of income recognition, SCE's
earnings may vary from the amounts reported.
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Application to the San Onofre Outage, Inspection and Repair Issues
As described in "Management Overview," San Onofre Unit 2 and Unit 3 have been
taken off-line for extensive inspections, testing and analysis of their steam
generators. In October 2012, the CPUC issued an Order Instituting Investigation
that consolidates all San Onofre issues in related regulatory proceedings and
considers appropriate cost recovery for all San Onofre costs, including among
other costs, the costs of the steam generator replacement project, substitute
market power costs, capital and operations and maintenance costs, and seismic
study costs. In parallel with the OII, the 2012 GRC final decision requires SCE
to track San Onofre-related costs in a memorandum account subject to refund,
beginning January 1, 2012. In connection with the preparation of its year-end
financial statements, SCE believes that actions taken and costs incurred in
connection with the San Onofre replacement steam generators and outages have
been prudent. Accordingly, SCE considers its operating, capital, and market
power costs, recoverable through base rates and the ERRA balancing account, as
offset by third party recoveries where applicable. SCE cannot provide assurance
that either or both Units of San Onofre will be returned to service, that the
CPUC will not disallow costs incurred or order refunds to customers of amounts
collected in rates, or that SCE will be successful in recovering amounts from
third parties. A delay in the restart of San Onofre Unit 2 beyond this summer
may impact plans for future operations. Disallowances of costs and/or refund of
amounts received from customers could be material and adversely affect SCE's
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Nature of Estimates Required. Long-lived assets, including intangible assets,
are evaluated for impairment in accordance with applicable authoritative
guidance. Authoritative guidance requires that if the undiscounted expected
future cash flow from a company's assets or group of assets (without interest
charges) is less than its carrying value, asset impairment must be recognized on
the financial statements. The impairment charges, if applicable, are calculated
as the excess of the asset's carrying value over its fair value, which
represents the discounted expected future cash flows attributable to the asset
or, in the case of assets expected to be sold, at fair value less costs to sell.
Long-lived assets are evaluated for impairment whenever indicators exist or when
there is a commitment to sell or dispose of the asset. These evaluations may
result from significant decreases in the market price of an asset, a significant
adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is being used in its
physical condition, a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the
business climate that could affect the value of an asset, as well as economic or
operational analyses.
Key Assumptions and Approach Used. The assessment of impairment requires
significant management judgment to determine: (1) if an indicator of impairment
has occurred, (2) how assets should be grouped, (3) the forecast of undiscounted
expected future cash flow over the asset's estimated useful life to determine if
an impairment exists, and (4) if an impairment exists, the fair value of the
asset or asset group. Factors that are considered important, which could trigger
an impairment, include operating losses from a project, projected future
operating losses, the financial condition of counterparties, or significant
negative industry or economic trends. The determination of fair value requires
management to apply judgment in: (1) estimating future prices of energy and
capacity in wholesale energy markets and fuel prices that are susceptible to
significant change, (2) environmental and maintenance expenditures, and (3) the
time period due to the length of the estimated remaining useful lives.
Effect if Different Assumptions Used. The estimates and assumptions used to
determine whether an impairment exists are subject to a high degree of
uncertainty. The estimated fair value of an asset would change materially if
different estimates and assumptions were used to determine the amounts or timing
of future revenues, environmental compliance costs or operating expenditures.
Accounting for Contingencies, Guarantees and Indemnities
Nature of Estimates Required. Edison International and SCE record loss
contingencies when management determines that the outcome of future events is
probable of occurring and when the amount of the loss can be reasonably
estimated. When a guarantee or indemnification subject to authoritative guidance
is entered into, Edison International and SCE record a liability for the
estimated fair value of the underlying guarantee or indemnification. Gain
contingencies are recognized in the financial statements when they are realized.
Key Assumptions and Approach Used. The determination of a reserve for a loss
contingency is based on management judgment and estimates with respect to the
likely outcome of the matter, including the analysis of different scenarios.
Liabilities are recorded or adjusted when events or circumstances cause these
judgments or estimates to change. In assessing whether a loss is a reasonable
possibility, Edison International and SCE may consider the following factors,
among others: the nature of the litigation, claim or assessment, available
information, opinions or views of legal counsel and other advisors, and the
experience gained from similar cases. Edison International and SCE provide
disclosures for material contingencies when there is a reasonable possibility
that a loss or an additional loss may be incurred. Some guarantees and
indemnifications
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could have a significant financial impact under certain circumstances, and
management also considers the probability of such circumstances occurring when
estimating the fair value.
Effect if Different Assumptions Used. Actual amounts realized upon settlement
of contingencies may be different than amounts recorded and disclosed and could
have a significant impact on the liabilities, revenue and expenses recorded on
the consolidated financial statements. In addition, for guarantees and
indemnities actual results may differ from the amounts recorded and disclosed
and could have a significant impact on Edison International's and SCE's
consolidated financial statements. For a discussion of contingencies, guarantees
and indemnities, see "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 9.
Commitments and Contingencies."
Application to Joint Liabilities with EME and its Bankruptcy Proceeding
On December 17, 2012, EME and certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries filed
voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. As a
result of the bankruptcy filing and beginning on the Petition Date, Edison
International determined that it no longer retains significant influence over
EME and accordingly, the assets and liabilities of EME are no longer
consolidated with those of Edison International. Edison International Parent has
not guaranteed the obligations of EME, however, under the Internal Revenue Code
and applicable state statutes, Edison International Parent is jointly liable for
qualified retirement plans and Federal and specific state tax liabilities. As a
result of the deconsolidation and the existence of joint liabilities, Edison
International has recorded liabilities at December 31, 2012 of $80 million for
qualified retirement plans related to plan participants of EME and $183 million
of liabilities related to joint tax liabilities. Under the qualified plan
documents and tax allocation agreements, EME is obligated for such liabilities
and, accordingly, Edison International has recorded receivables of $229 million
from EME net of amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income of
$34 million (related to actuarial losses under the qualified retirement plans).
On December 16, 2012, Edison International, EME and certain of EME's senior
unsecured noteholders entered into a Support Agreement as described in Item 8.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 17. If the Support Agreement
is approved and implemented, Edison International Parent would not be entitled
to receive reimbursement of the net receivable of $46 million and would be
obligated to assume certain other retirement liabilities as specified in such
agreement (currently estimated at $104 million). If the Support Agreement is not
approved, then Edison International Parent would seek recovery of such joint
liabilities as part of the EME bankruptcy proceeding. The outcome of the EME
bankruptcy proceeding is uncertain. Management judgment was required to assess
the collectability of the receivables recorded and outcome of the bankruptcy
proceeding. Management concluded that, based on the Support Agreement, it is
probable that a loss would be incurred and estimated a loss of $150 million
based on the net receivable from the qualified retirement plans and the
estimated amounts for specified additional retirement liabilities. The outcome
of the EME bankruptcy could result in losses different than the amounts recorded
by Edison International and such amounts could be material.
Nuclear Decommissioning-ARO
Nature of Estimate Required. Regulations by the NRC require SCE to decommission
its nuclear power plants which is expected to begin after the plants are no
longer licensed to operate. In accordance with authoritative guidance, SCE is
required to record an obligation to decommission its nuclear facilities. Nuclear
decommissioning costs are recovered in utility rates through contributions that
are reviewed every three years by the CPUC. Due to regulatory accounting
treatment, nuclear decommissioning activities are not expected to affect SCE
earnings.
Key Assumptions and Approach Used. The liability to decommission SCE's nuclear
power facilities is based on site-specific studies performed in 2008 and 2007
for San Onofre and Palo Verde, respectively, which estimate that SCE will spend
approximately $8.6 billion through 2053 to decommission its active nuclear
facilities. Decommissioning cost estimates are updated in each Nuclear
Decommissioning Triennial Proceeding. The current estimate is based on the
following assumptions from the 2008 and 2007 site-specific studies:
• Decommissioning Costs. The estimated costs for labor, dismantling and disposal
costs, energy and miscellaneous costs.
• Escalation Rates. Annual escalation rates are used to convert the
decommissioning cost estimates in base year dollars to decommissioning cost
estimates in future-year dollars. Escalation rates are primarily used for
labor, material, equipment, energy and low level radioactive waste burial
costs. SCE's current estimate is based on SCE's decommissioning cost
methodology used for ratemaking purposes, escalated at rates ranging from 1.8%
to 6.9% (depending on the cost element) annually.
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Timing. Cost estimates are based on an assumption that decommissioning will
commence promptly after the current NRC operating licenses expire. The
operating licenses currently expire in 2022 for San Onofre Units 2 and 3; and
2025, 2026 and 2027 for the Palo Verde Units 1, 2, and 3, respectively. In
April 2011, the licenses were extended to 2045, 2046 and 2047 for the Palo
Verde units.
• Spent Fuel Dry Storage Costs. Cost estimates are based on an assumption that
the DOE will begin to take spent fuel in 2024, and will remove the last spent
fuel from the San Onofre and Palo Verde sites by 2051 and 2053, respectively.
Costs for spent fuel monitoring are included until 2051 and 2053,
respectively.
• Changes in decommissioning technology, regulation, and economics. The current
cost studies assume the use of current technologies under current regulations
and at current cost levels.
Effect if Different Assumptions Used. The ARO for decommissioning SCE's active
nuclear facilities was $2.7 billion at December 31, 2012. Changes in the
estimated costs or timing of decommissioning, or in the assumptions and
judgments by management underlying these estimates, could cause material
revisions to the estimated total cost to decommission these facilities which
could have a material effect on the recorded liability and related regulatory
asset. The following table illustrates the increase to the ARO and regulatory
asset if the escalation rate was adjusted while leaving all other assumptions
constant:
Increase to ARO and
Regulatory Asset at
(in millions) December 31, 2012
Uniform increase in escalation rate of 25 basis points $ 154
In December 2012, SCE filed with the CPUC a nuclear decommissioning cost
application which includes the 2011 San Onofre and 2010 Palo Verde site-specific
decommissioning studies. This application would result in an increase to SCE's
estimate of what it would spend to decommission its active nuclear facilities to
$10.6 billion. This estimate is based on, among other things, updated the
forecast escalation rates ranging from 1.5% to 7.3% annually, and estimated
spending for decommissioning through 2055 and 2075 for San Onofre and Palo Verde
sites, respectively. If the CPUC approves the studies, the annual trust
contributions are expected to increase from approximately $23 million to $41
million in 2014. The ARO for decommissioning SCE's active nuclear facilities is
not expected to change significantly. SCE expects final approval of this
application by the end of 2013.
Pensions and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions
Nature of Estimate Required. Authoritative accounting guidance requires
companies to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of defined benefit
pension and other postretirement plans as assets and liabilities in the balance
sheet; the assets and/or liabilities are normally offset through other
comprehensive income (loss). In accordance with authoritative guidance for
rate-regulated enterprises, regulatory assets and liabilities are recorded
instead of charges and credits to other comprehensive income (loss) for its
postretirement benefit plans that are recoverable in utility rates. Edison
International and SCE have a fiscal year-end measurement date for all of its
postretirement plans.
Key Assumptions of Approach Used. Pension and other postretirement obligations
and the related effects on results of operations are calculated using actuarial
models. Two critical assumptions, discount rate and expected return on assets,
are important elements of plan expense and liability measurement. Additionally,
health care cost trend rates are critical assumptions for postretirement health
care plans. These critical assumptions are evaluated at least annually. Other
assumptions, which require management judgment, such as rates of retirement,
mortality and turnover, are evaluated periodically and updated to reflect actual
experience.
As of December 31, 2012, Edison International's and SCE's pension plans had a
$4.9 billion and $4.4 billion benefit obligation, respectively, and total 2012
expense for these plans was $179 million and $168 million, respectively. As of
December 31, 2012, the benefit obligation for both Edison International's and
SCE's PBOP plans was $2.5 billion and total 2012 expense for these plans was $53
million and $52 million, respectively. Annual contributions made to most of
SCE's pension plans are currently recovered through CPUC-approved regulatory
mechanisms and are expected to be, at a minimum, equal to the related annual
expense.
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determine expense for pension and other postretirement benefit for 2012:
Postretirement
Pension Benefits Other
(in millions) Plans than Pensions
Discount rate1 4.5 % 4.75 %
Expected long-term return on plan assets2 7.5 % 7.0 %
Assumed health care cost trend rates3 *
9.5 %
* Not applicable to pension plans.
1 The discount rate enables Edison International and SCE to state
expected future cash flows at a present value on the measurement date.
Edison International and SCE select its discount rate byperforming a
yield curve analysis. This analysis determines the equivalent discount
rate on projected cash flows, matching the timing and amount of
expected benefit payments. Two corporate yield curves wereconsidered,
Citigroup and AON-Hewitt.
2 To determine the expected long-term rate of return on pension plan
assets, current and expected asset allocations are considered, as well
as historical and expected returns on plan assets. A portion of PBOP
trusts asset returns are subject to taxation, so the 7.0% rate of
return on plan assets above is determined on an after-tax basis.
Actual time-weighted, annualized returns on the pension plan assets
were 14.9%, 3.1% and 8.7% for the one-year, five-year and ten-year
periods ended December 31, 2012, respectively. Actualtime-weighted,
annualized returns on the PBOP plan assets were 13.7%, 2.0%, and 7.2%
over these same periods. Accounting principles provide that
differences between expected and actual returns are recognized over
the average future service of employees.
3 The health care cost trend rate gradually declines to 5.0% for 2020
and beyond.
Pension expense is recorded for SCE based on the amount funded to the trusts, as
calculated using an actuarial method required for ratemaking purposes, in which
the impact of market volatility on plan assets is recognized in earnings on a
more gradual basis. Any difference between pension expense calculated in
accordance with ratemaking methods and pension expense calculated in accordance
with authoritative accounting guidance for pension is accumulated as a
regulatory asset or liability, and will, over time, be recovered from or
returned to customers. As of December 31, 2012, this cumulative difference
amounted to a regulatory asset of $124 million, meaning that the accounting
method has recognized more in expense than the ratemaking method since
implementation of authoritative guidance for employers' accounting for pensions
in 1987.
As of December 31, 2012, Edison International and SCE had unrecognized pension
costs of $1.2 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively, and unrecognized PBOP
costs of $526 million and $521 million, respectively, which primarily consisted
of the cumulative impact of the reduced discount rates on the respective benefit
obligations and the cumulative difference between the expected and actual rate
of return on plan assets. Of these deferred costs, $1.0 billion of SCE's pension
costs and $521 million of SCE's PBOP costs are recorded as regulatory assets, an
offset to the underfunded liabilities of these plans, and will be amortized to
expense over the average expected future service of employees.
Edison International's and SCE's pension and PBOP plans are subject to limits
established for federal tax deductibility. SCE funds its pension and PBOP plans
in accordance with amounts allowed by the CPUC. Executive pension plans and
competitive power generation PBOP plans have no plan assets.
Effect if Different Assumptions Used. Changes in the estimated costs or timing
of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations, or the assumptions and
judgments used by management underlying these estimates, could have a material
effect on the recorded expenses and liabilities. Earnings could be impacted if
the CPUC eliminates or modifies the current approved SCE regulatory recovery
mechanism.
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The following table summarizes the increase or (decrease) to projected benefit
obligation for pension and the accumulated benefit obligation for PBOP if the
discount rate were changed while leaving all other assumptions constant:
Edison International SCE
Decrease in Decrease in
Increase in discount discount Increase in discount discount
(in millions) rate by 1% rate by 1% rate by 1% rate by 1%
Change to projected benefit obligation for pension $ (464 ) $ 503 $ (402 ) $ 431
Change to accumulated benefit obligation for PBOP (332 ) 385 (331 ) 384
A one percentage point increase in the expected rate of return on pension plan
assets would decrease both Edison International's and SCE's current year expense
by $29 million and a one percentage point increase in the expected rate of
return on PBOP plan assets would decrease both Edison International's and SCE's
current year expense by $15 million.
The following table summarizes the increase or (decrease) to accumulated benefit
obligation and annual aggregate service and interest costs for PBOP if the
health care cost trend rate was changed while leaving all other assumptions
constant:
Edison International SCE
Decrease in Increase in Decrease in
Increase in healthcare health care health care
health care cost cost trend cost trend cost trend
(in millions) trend rate by 1% rate by 1% rate by 1% rate by 1%
Change to accumulated benefit obligation for
PBOP $ 276 $ (228 ) $ 275 $ (227 )
Change to annual aggregate service and interest
costs 13 (11 ) 13 (11 )
Income Taxes
Nature of Estimates Required. As part of the process of preparing its
consolidated financial statements, Edison International and SCE are required to
estimate income taxes for each jurisdiction in which they operate. This process
involves estimating actual current period tax expense together with assessing
temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items, such as
depreciation, for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in
deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within Edison
International and SCE's consolidated balance sheets, including net operating
loss and tax credit carryforwards that can be used to reduce liabilities in
future periods.
Edison International and SCE takes certain tax positions they believe are in
accordance with the applicable tax laws. However, these tax positions are
subject to interpretation by the IRS, state tax authorities and the courts.
Edison International and SCE determine uncertain tax positions in accordance
with the authoritative guidance.
Key Assumptions and Approach Used. Accounting for tax obligations requires
management judgment. Edison International and SCE's management uses judgment in
determining whether the evidence indicates it is more likely than not, based
solely on the technical merits, that a tax position will be sustained, and to
determine the amount of tax benefits to be recognized. Judgment is also used in
determining the likelihood a tax position will be settled and possible
settlement outcomes. In assessing uncertain tax positions Edison International
and SCE consider, among others, the following factors: the facts and
circumstances of the position, regulations, rulings, and case law, opinions or
views of legal counsel and other advisers, and the experience gained from
similar tax positions. Edison International and SCE's management evaluates
uncertain tax positions at the end of each reporting period and makes
adjustments when warranted based on changes in fact or law.
Application to Net Operating Loss and Tax Carryforwards
At December 31, 2012, Edison International has net operating losses and tax
carryforwards of $1.5 billion. Under federal and California tax regulations, a
tax deconsolidation of EME in future periods, as expected through the bankruptcy
proceeding, would result in EME retaining a portion of such carryforward
benefits and reducing the amounts that Edison International would be eligible to
use in future periods. As a result, Edison International has recorded a
valuation allowance equal to the estimated amount of such benefits as of
December 31, 2012 as calculated under the applicable federal and California tax
regulations.
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Effect if Different Assumptions Used. Actual income taxes may differ from the
estimated amounts which could have a significant impact on the liabilities,
revenue and expenses recorded in the financial statements. Edison International
and SCE continue to be under audit or subject to audit for multiple years in
various jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required to determine the tax
treatment of particular tax positions that involve interpretations of complex
tax laws. A tax liability has been recorded with respect to tax positions in
which the outcome is uncertain and the effect is estimable. Such liabilities are
based on judgment and a final determination could take many years from the time
the liability is recorded. Furthermore, settlement of tax positions included in
open tax years may be resolved by compromises of tax positions based on current
factors and business considerations that may result in material adjustments to
income taxes previously estimated.
The amount of the valuation allowance recorded by Edison International at
December 31, 2012 of $1.0 billion may change as a result of developments in the
EME bankruptcy. Factors that may increase or decrease the amount of the
valuation allowance include: taxable income of Edison International and use of
net operating loss or tax credit carryforwards, the period of time that EME
continues to be consolidated with Edison International for income tax purposes,
changes in tax regulations, and other factors that impact the utilization of
such tax attributes. The impact of these items is uncertain and may have a
material impact of the amount of the valuation allowance recorded at December
31, 2012. See "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Note 7. Income
Taxes" for a further discussion on income taxes.
NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE
New accounting guidance is discussed in "Item 8. Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements-Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies-New Accounting
Guidance."
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Information responding to Item 7A is included in the MD&A under the headings
"Market Risk Exposures"
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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To the Board of Directors and
Shareholders of Edison International
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related
consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity and
cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Edison International and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 2012 in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion,
the financial statement schedules listed in the index appearing under Item 15
(a) (2) present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth
therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial
statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material
respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework
issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements
and financial statement schedules, for maintaining effective internal control
over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal
control over financial reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal
Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is
to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement
schedules, and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based
on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the
standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was
maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements
included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial
reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial
reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and
evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on
the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as
we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide
a reasonable basis for our opinions.
As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company
changed the manner in which it accounts for variable interest entities as of
January 1, 2010.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to
provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting
and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over
financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to
the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly
reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company;
(ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to
permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of
the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or
timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the
company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting
may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of
effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance
with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Los Angeles, California
February 26, 2013
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To the Board of Directors and
Shareholder of Southern California Edison Company
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related
consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity and
cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Southern California Edison Company and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2012 and
2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 2012 in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in
our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing
under Item 15 (a)(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information
set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated
financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement
schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement
schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in
accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(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, assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company
changed the manner in which it accounts for variable interest entities as of
January 1, 2010.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Los Angeles, California
February 26, 2013
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Consolidated Statements of Income Edison International
Years ended December 31,
(in millions, except per-share amounts) 2012 2011 2010
Electric utility $ 11,848 $ 10,574 $ 9,980
Other 14 14 16
Total operating revenue 11,862 10,588 9,996
Fuel 308 367 363
Purchased power 3,831 2,989 2,930
Operation and maintenance 3,904 3,718 3,608
Depreciation, decommissioning and amortization 1,562 1,427 1,274
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, disallowances and
other (28 ) 26 2
Total operating expenses 9,577 8,527 8,177
Operating income 2,285 2,061 1,819
Interest and dividend income 10 6 10
Equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates,
net 1 - 2
Other income 138 141 141
Interest expense (521 ) (485 ) (440 )
Other expenses (52 ) (55 ) (53 )
Income from continuing operations before income
taxes 1,861 1,668 1,479
Income tax expense 267 568 335
Income from continuing operations 1,594 1,100 1,144
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of
tax
(1,686 ) (1,078 ) 164
Net income (loss) (92 ) 22 1,308
Dividends on preferred and preference stock of
utility 91 59 52
Net income (loss) attributable to Edison
International common shareholders $ (183 ) $ (37 ) $ 1,256
Amounts attributable to Edison International common
shareholders:
Income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 1,503 $ 1,041 $ 1,092
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of
tax
(1,686 ) (1,078 ) 164
Net income (loss) attributable to Edison
International common shareholders $ (183 ) $ (37 ) $ 1,256
Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable
to Edison International common shareholders:
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding 326 326 326
Continuing operations $ 4.61 $ 3.20 $ 3.34
Discontinued operations (5.17 ) (3.31 ) 0.50
Total $ (0.56 ) $ (0.11 ) $ 3.84
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
attributable to Edison International common
shareholders:
Weighted-average shares of common stock
outstanding, including effect of dilutive
securities 330 329 329
Continuing operations $ 4.55 $ 3.17 $ 3.32
Discontinued operations (5.11 ) (3.28 ) 0.50
Total $ (0.56 ) $ (0.11 ) $ 3.82
Dividends declared per common share $ 1.3125 $ 1.285 $ 1.265
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Edison International
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Net income (loss) $ (92 ) $ 22 $ 1,308
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Pension and postretirement benefits other than
pensions:
Net gain (loss) arising during the period, net of
income tax expense (benefit) of $32, $(14) and
$(22) for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011
and 2010, respectively 15 (21 ) (23 )
Amortization of net (gain) loss included in net
income (loss), net of income tax expense (benefit)
of $(2), $5 and $4 for the years ended December 31,
2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively (2 ) 8 6
Prior service cost (credit) arising during the
period, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $1
and $(4) for the years ended December 31, 2012 and
2010, respectively 2 - (6 )
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
included in net income (loss), net of income tax
expense of $2 for the year ended December 31, 2012 3 - (1 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives qualified as
cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during the
period, net of income tax expense (benefit) of
$(15), $(7) and $37 for the years ended December
31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively (21 ) (12 ) 55
Reclassification adjustments included in net income
(loss), net of income tax expense (benefit) of $37,
$(25) and $(96) for the years ended December 31,
2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively 55 (38 ) (144 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) 52 (63 ) (113 )
Comprehensive income (loss) (40 ) (41 ) 1,195
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to
noncontrolling interests 91 59 52
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Edison
International $ (131 ) $ (100 ) $ 1,143
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets Edison International
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 170 $ 169
Receivables, less allowances of $75 for uncollectible
accounts at both dates 762 768
Accrued unbilled revenue 550 519
Inventory 340 350
Prepaid taxes 22 88
Derivative assets 129 65
Margin and collateral deposits 8 17
Regulatory assets 572 494
Other current assets 119 73
Assets of discontinued operations - 1,941
Total current assets 2,672 4,484
Nuclear decommissioning trusts 4,048 3,592
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 2 2
Other investments 184 211
Total investments 4,234 3,805Utility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation of $7,424 and $6,894 at respective dates
30,200 27,569
Nonutility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation of $123 and $113 at respective dates
73 75
Total property, plant and equipment 30,273 27,644
Derivative assets 85 70
Restricted deposits 4 3
Regulatory assets 6,422 5,466
Other long-term assets 704 486
Total long-term assets 7,215 6,025
Assets of discontinued operations - 6,081
Total assets $ 44,394 $ 48,039
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets Edison International
December 31,
(in millions, except share amounts) 2012 2011
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Short-term debt $ 175 $ 429
Accounts payable 1,423 1,321
Accrued taxes 61 49
Accrued interest 176 172
Customer deposits 193 199
Derivative liabilities 126 266
Regulatory liabilities 536 670
Deferred income taxes 64 89
Other current liabilities 990 794
Liabilities of discontinued operations - 359
Total current liabilities 3,744 4,348
Long-term debt 9,231 8,834
Deferred income taxes 6,127 5,065
Deferred investment tax credits 104 84
Customer advances 149 138
Derivative liabilities 939 456
Pensions and benefits 2,614 2,715
Asset retirement obligations 2,782 2,610
Regulatory liabilities 5,214 4,670
Other deferred credits and other long-term liabilities 2,299 1,839
Total deferred credits and other liabilities 20,228 17,577
Liabilities of discontinued operations - 6,194
Total liabilities 33,203 36,953
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Common stock, no par value (800,000,000 shares authorized;
325,811,206 shares issued and outstanding at each date)
2,373 2,360
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (87 ) (139 )
Retained earnings 7,146 7,834
Total Edison International's common shareholders' equity 9,432 10,055
Preferred and preference stock of utility 1,759 1,029
Other noncontrolling interests - 2
Total noncontrolling interests 1,759 1,031
Total equity 11,191 11,086
Total liabilities and equity $ 44,394 $ 48,039
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Edison International
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ (92 ) $ 22 $ 1,308
Less: Income (loss) from discontinued operations (1,686 ) (1,078 ) 164
Income from continuing operations 1,594 1,100 1,144
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation, decommissioning and amortization 1,562 1,427 1,274
Regulatory impacts of net nuclear decommissioning
trust earnings 192 146 189
Other amortization 72 133 106
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, disallowances and
other (29 ) 21 2
Stock-based compensation 33 26 24
Equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates (1 ) - (2 )
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates - - 1
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits 141 708 966
Income from leveraged leases (5 ) (5 ) (5 )
Proceeds from U.S. treasury grants 68 - -
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables (13 ) (46 ) (195 )
Inventory 10 (18 ) (11 )
Margin and collateral deposits, net of collateral
received 38 7 2
Prepaid taxes 156 29 (251 )
Other current assets (76 ) (88 ) (98 )
Accounts payable 14 45 2
Accrued taxes 33 5 (127 )
Other current liabilities 152 (32 ) 125
Derivative assets and liabilities, net 262 382 (62 )
Regulatory assets and liabilities, net (314 ) (1,080 ) 278
Other assets (222 ) (128 ) (62 )
Other liabilities 304 649 (427 )
Operating cash flows from continuing operations 3,971 3,281 2,873
Operating cash flows from discontinued operations,
net
(637 ) 625 604
Net cash provided by operating activities 3,334 3,906 3,477
Cash flows from financing activities:
Long-term debt issued 395 896 1,535
Long-term debt issuance costs (4 ) (9 ) (19 )
Long-term debt repaid (6 ) (14 ) (348 )
Bonds purchased - (86 ) -
Preference stock issued, net 804 123 -
Preference stock redeemed (75 ) - -
Short-term debt financing, net (264 ) 410 (66 )
Settlements of stock-based compensation, net (68 ) (15 ) (13 )
Dividends to noncontrolling interests (82 ) (59 ) (52 )
Dividends paid (424 ) (417 ) (411 )
Financing cash flows from continuing operations 276 829 626
Financing cash flows from discontinued operations,
net
374 278 427
Net cash provided by financing activities $ 650 $ 1,107 $ 1,053
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Edison International
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures $ (4,149 ) $ (4,122 ) $ (3,780 )
Proceeds from sale of nuclear decommissioning trust
investments
2,122 2,773 1,432
Purchases of nuclear decommissioning trust
investments and other (2,337 ) (2,940 ) (1,651 )
Proceeds from sale of interest in project, net 114 - -
Proceeds from partnerships and unconsolidated
subsidiaries, net of investment (4 ) 5 18
Customer advances for construction and other
investments 8 29 10
Effect of deconsolidation of variable interest
entities - - (92 )
Investing cash flows from continuing operations (4,246 ) (4,255 ) (4,063 )
Investing cash flows from discontinued operations,
net (1,037 ) (678 ) (751 )
Net cash used by investing activities (5,283 ) (4,933 ) (4,814 )
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
equivalents (1,299 ) 80 (284 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,469 1,389 1,673
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 170 1,469 1,389
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued
operations - 1,300 1,075
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing
operations $ 170 $ 169 $ 314
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity Edison International
Equity Attributable to Edison International Noncontrolling Interests
Accumulated Preferred
Other and
Common Comprehensive Retained Preference Total
(in millions) Stock Income (Loss) Earnings Subtotal Other Stock Equity
Balance at
December 31, 2009 $ 2,304 $ 37 $ 7,500 $ 9,841 $ 258 $ 907 $ 11,006
Net income (loss) - - 1,256 1,256 - 52 1,308
Other
comprehensive
loss - (113 ) - (113 ) - - (113 )
Deconsolidation
of variable
interest entities - - - - (249 ) - (249 )
Cumulative effect
of a change in
accounting
principle, net of
tax - - 15 15 - - 15
Common stock
dividends
declared ($1.265
per share) - - (412 ) (412 ) - - (412 )
Dividends,
distributions to
noncontrolling
interests and
other - - - - (5 ) (52 ) (57 )
Stock-based
compensation, net 8 - (24 ) (16 ) - - (16 )
Noncash
stock-based
compensation and
other 19 - (7 ) 12 - - 12
Balance at
December 31, 2010 $ 2,331 $ (76 ) $ 8,328 $ 10,583 $ 4 $ 907 $ 11,494
Net income (loss) - - (37 ) (37 ) - 59 22
Other
comprehensive
loss - (63 ) - (63 ) - - (63 )
Common stock
dividends
declared ($1.285
per share) - - (419 ) (419 ) - - (419 )
Dividends,
distributions to
noncontrolling
interests and
other - - - - (2 ) (59 ) (61 )
Stock-based
compensation and
other 14 - (34 ) (20 ) - - (20 )
Noncash
stock-based
compensation and
other 30 - (4 ) 26 - (1 ) 25
Purchase of
noncontrolling
interests (15 ) - - (15 ) - - (15 )
Issuance of
preference stock - - - - - 123 123
Balance at
December 31, 2011 $ 2,360 $ (139 ) $ 7,834 $ 10,055 $ 2 $ 1,029 $ 11,086
Net income (loss) - - (183 ) (183 ) - 91 (92 )
Other
comprehensive
income - 52 - 52 - - 52
Transfer of
assets to
Capistrano Wind
Partners (21 ) - - (21 ) - - (21 )
Common stock
dividends
declared ($1.3125
per share) - - (428 ) (428 ) - - (428 )
Dividends,
distributions to
noncontrolling
interests and
other - - - - (2 ) (91 ) (93 )
Stock-based
compensation and
other (3 ) - (77 ) (80 ) - - (80 )
Noncash
stock-based
compensation and
other 37 - 1 38 - - 38
Issuance of
preference stock - - - - - 804 804
Redemption of
preference stock - - (1 ) (1 ) - (74 ) (75 )Balance at
December 31, 2012 $ 2,373 $ (87 ) $ 7,146 $ 9,432 $ - $ 1,759 $ 11,191
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
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Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Operating revenue $ 11,851 $ 10,577 $ 9,983
Fuel 308 367 363
Purchased power 3,831 2,989 2,930
Operation and maintenance 3,544 3,387 3,291Depreciation, decommissioning and amortization 1,562 1,426
1,273
Property and other taxes 295 285 263
Disallowances and other 32 - (1 )
Total operating expenses 9,572 8,454 8,119
Operating income 2,279 2,123 1,864
Interest income 7 5 7
Other income 137 135 141
Interest expense (499 ) (463 ) (429 )
Other expenses (50 ) (55 ) (51 )
Income before income taxes 1,874 1,745 1,532
Income tax expense 214 601 440
Net income 1,660 1,144 1,092
Less: Dividends on preferred and preference stock 91 59 52
Net income available for common stock $ 1,569 $ 1,085 $ 1,040
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Net income $ 1,660 $ 1,144 $ 1,092
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Pension and postretirement benefits other than
pensions:
Net loss arising during period, net of income tax
benefit of $6, $2 and $6 for 2012, 2011 and 2010,
respectively (9 ) (3 ) (9 )
Amortization of net loss included in net income, net
of income tax expense of $3, $2 and $2 for 2012, 2011
and 2010, respectively
4 4 3
Comprehensive income attributable to SCE $ 1,655 $ 1,145 $ 1,086
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 45 $ 57
Receivables, less allowances of $75 for uncollectible accounts
at both dates 755 760
Accrued unbilled revenue 550 519
Inventory 340 350
Prepaid taxes 48 278
Derivative assets 129 65
Regulatory assets 572 494
Other current assets 123 89
Total current assets 2,562 2,612
Nuclear decommissioning trusts 4,048 3,592
Other investments 116 93
Total investments 4,164 3,685Utility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation of $7,424 and $6,894 at respective dates
30,200 27,569
Nonutility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation of $117 and $107 at respective dates
70 73
Total property, plant and equipment 30,270 27,642
Derivative assets 85 70
Regulatory assets 6,422 5,815
Other long-term assets 531 491
Total long-term assets 7,038 6,376
Total assets $ 44,034 $ 40,315
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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December 31,
(in millions, except share amounts) 2012 2011
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Short-term debt $ 175 $ 419
Accounts payable 1,297 1,319
Accrued taxes 72 49
Accrued interest 172 167
Customer deposits 193 199
Derivative liabilities 126 266
Regulatory liabilities 536 670
Deferred income taxes 81 89
Other current liabilities 861 670
Total current liabilities 3,513 3,848
Long-term debt 8,828 8,431
Deferred income taxes 6,669 5,781
Deferred investment tax credits 104 84
Customer advances 149 138
Derivative liabilities 939 805
Pensions and benefits 2,245 2,461
Asset retirement obligations 2,782 2,610
Regulatory liabilities 5,214 4,670
Other deferred credits and other long-term liabilities 1,848 1,529
Total deferred credits and other liabilities 19,950 18,078
Total liabilities 32,291 30,357
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Common stock, no par value (560,000,000 shares authorized;
434,888,104 shares issued and outstanding at each date)
2,168 2,168
Additional paid-in capital 581 596
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (29 ) (24 )
Retained earnings 7,228 6,173
Total common shareholder's equity 9,948 8,913
Preferred and preference stock 1,795 1,045
Total equity 11,743 9,958
Total liabilities and equity $ 44,034 $ 40,315
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 1,660 $ 1,144 $ 1,092
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation, decommissioning and amortization 1,562 1,426 1,273
Regulatory impacts of net nuclear decommissioning
trust earnings 192 146 189
Other amortization 71 132 106
Disallowances and other 32 - (1 )
Stock-based compensation 18 16 17
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits 256 852 973
Proceeds from U.S. treasury grants 68 - -
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables (23 ) (44 ) (25 )
Inventory 10 (18 ) (11 )
Margin and collateral deposits, net of collateral
received 38 7 2
Prepaid taxes 230 (110 ) (135 )
Other current assets (73 ) (87 ) (101 )
Accounts payable (9 ) 11 (166 )
Accrued taxes 24 4 36
Other current liabilities 149 (33 ) 118
Derivative assets and liabilities, net (86 ) 730 (43 )
Regulatory assets and liabilities, net 34 (1,428 ) 278
Other assets (54 ) (180 ) (10 )
Other liabilities (13 ) 693 (206 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 4,086 3,261 3,386
Cash flows from financing activities:
Long-term debt issued 395 896 1,135
Long-term debt issuance costs (4 ) (9 ) (16 )
Long-term debt repaid (6 ) (14 ) (259 )
Bonds purchased - (86 ) -
Preference stock issued, net 804 123 -
Preference stock redeemed (75 ) - -
Short-term debt financing, net (250 ) 419 -
Settlements of stock-based compensation, net (57 ) (10 ) (5 )
Dividends paid (551 ) (520 ) (352 )
Net cash provided by financing activities 256 799 503
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (4,149 ) (4,122 ) (3,780 )
Proceeds from sale of nuclear decommissioning trust
investments
2,122 2,773 1,432
Purchases of nuclear decommissioning trust
investments and other (2,337 ) (2,940 ) (1,651 )
Customer advances for construction and other
investments 10 29 (3 )
Effect of deconsolidation of variable interest
entities - - (92 )
Net cash used by investing activities (4,354 ) (4,260 ) (4,094 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (12 ) (200 ) (205 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 57 257 462
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 45 $ 57 $ 257
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity Southern California Edison Company
Equity Attributable to SCE
Accumulated Preferred
Additional Other and
Common Paid-in Comprehensive Retained Preference Noncontrolling Total
(in millions)
Stock Capital Income (Loss) Earnings Stock Interests Equity
Balance at
December 31, 2009 $ 2,168 $ 551 $ (19 ) $ 4,746 $ 920 $ 349 $ 8,715
Net income - - - 1,092 - - 1,092
Other comprehensive
loss - - (6 ) - - - (6 )
Deconsolidation of
variable interest
entities - - - - - (349 ) (349 )
Dividends declared on
common stock - - - (200 ) - - (200 )
Dividends declared on
preferred and
preference stock - - - (52 ) - - (52 )
Stock-based
compensation and
other - 4 - (9 ) - - (5 )
Noncash stock-based
compensation and
other - 17 - (5 ) - - 12
Balance at
December 31, 2010 $ 2,168 $ 572 $ (25 ) $ 5,572 $ 920 $ - $ 9,207
Net income - - - 1,144 - - 1,144
Other comprehensive
income - - 1 - - - 1
Dividends declared on
common stock - - - (461 ) - - (461 )
Dividends declared on
preferred and
preference stock - - - (59 ) - - (59 )
Stock-based
compensation and
other - 11 - (21 ) - - (10 )
Noncash stock-based
compensation and
other - 15 - (2 ) - - 13
Issuance of
preference stock - (2 ) - - 125 - 123
Balance at
December 31, 2011 $ 2,168 $ 596 $ (24 ) $ 6,173 $ 1,045 $ - $ 9,958
Net income - - - 1,660 - - 1,660
Other comprehensive
loss - - (5 ) - - - (5 )
Dividends declared on
common stock - - - (469 ) - - (469 )
Dividends declared on
preferred and
preference stock - - - (91 ) - - (91 )
Stock-based
compensation and
other - (13 ) - (44 ) - - (57 )
Noncash stock-based
compensation and
other - 18 - - - - 18
Issuance of
preference stock - (21 ) - - 825 - 804
Redemption of
preference stock - 1 - (1 ) (75 ) - (75 )Balance at
December 31, 2012 $ 2,168 $ 581 $ (29 ) $ 7,228 $ 1,795 $
- $ 11,743
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Edison International is the parent holding company of Southern California Edison
Company ("SCE"). SCE is an investor-owned public utility primarily engaged in
the business of supplying electricity to an approximately 50,000 square mile
area of southern California. Edison International is also the parent company of
subsidiaries that are engaged in competitive businesses related to the delivery
or use of electricity. Such competitive business activities are currently not
material to report as a separate business segment. These combined notes to the
consolidated financial statements apply to both Edison International and SCE
unless otherwise described. Edison International's consolidated financial
statements include the accounts of Edison International, SCE and other wholly
owned and controlled subsidiaries. References to Edison International refer to
the consolidated group of Edison International and its subsidiaries. References
to Edison International Parent and Other refer to Edison International Parent
and its nonutility subsidiaries, including EME. SCE's consolidated financial
statements include the accounts of SCE and its wholly owned and controlled
subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated from the
consolidated financial statements.
Edison International's accounting policies conform to accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, including the accounting
principles for rate-regulated enterprises, which reflect the ratemaking policies
of the California Public Utility Commission ("CPUC") and the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission ("FERC"). SCE applies authoritative guidance for
rate-regulated enterprises to the portion of its operations in which regulators
set rates at levels intended to recover the estimated costs of providing
service, plus a return on capital. Regulators may also impose certain penalties
or grant certain incentives. Due to timing and other differences in the
collection of electric utility revenue, these principles require an incurred
cost that would otherwise be charged to expense by a nonregulated entity to be
capitalized as a regulatory asset if it is probable that the cost is recoverable
through future rates; and conversely the principles require recording of a
regulatory liability for amounts collected in rates to recover costs expected to
be incurred in the future or amounts collected in excess of costs incurred. SCE
assesses, at the end of each reporting period, whether regulatory assets are
probable of future recovery. See Note 14 for composition of regulatory assets
and liabilities.
Edison International consolidates subsidiaries in which it has a controlling
interest and variable interest entities ("VIEs") in which it is the primary
beneficiary. As discussed below, effective December 17, 2012, Edison
International has reflected its ownership interest in EME utilizing the cost
method of accounting. Edison International generally uses the equity method to
account for other significant interests in (1) partnerships and subsidiaries in
which it owns a significant but less than controlling interest and (2) VIEs in
which it is not the primary beneficiary.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Except as indicated, amounts in the notes to the consolidated financial
statements relate to continuing operations of Edison International.
EME Chapter 11 Filing and Discontinued Operations
On December 17, 2012 (the "Petition Date"), EME and certain of its wholly-owned
subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") in the United States Bankruptcy Court
for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division (the "Bankruptcy
Court").
Under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America,
consolidation is generally required for investments of more than 50% of the
outstanding voting stock of an investee, except when control is not held by the
majority owner. Under these rules, legal reorganization and bankruptcy represent
conditions that can preclude consolidation in instances where control rests with
an entity other than the majority owner. In anticipation of EME's Chapter 11
filing, Edison International's representatives, who previously served on the EME
Board of Directors, resigned. EME and those subsidiaries in Chapter 11
proceedings retain control of their assets and are authorized to operate their
businesses as debtors-in-possession under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy
Court. Edison International determined that it no longer retains significant
influence over the ongoing operations of EME.
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Edison International anticipates that the Bankruptcy Court will approve a plan
of reorganization in which Edison International ceases to have any ownership
interest as provided in the Transaction Support Agreement that was entered into
by EME, Edison International and certain of EME's senior unsecured noteholders
named therein on December 16, 2012 (the "Support Agreement"). As a result of the
bankruptcy filing, Edison International no longer consolidates the earnings and
losses of EME or its subsidiaries effective December 17, 2012 and has reflected
its ownership interest in EME utilizing the cost method of accounting
prospectively, under which Edison International's investment in EME is reflected
as a single amount on the Consolidated Balance Sheet of Edison International at
December 31, 2012. Furthermore, Edison International has recorded a full
impairment of the investment in EME as a result of the deconsolidation of EME,
recognition of losses previously deferred in accumulated other comprehensive
income, a provision for losses from the EME bankruptcy and estimated tax impacts
related to the expected future tax deconsolidation and separation of EME from
Edison International. The aggregate impact of these matters resulted in an after
tax charge of $1.3 billion during the fourth quarter of 2012. In addition, for
the reasons described above, Edison International considers EME to be an
abandoned asset under generally accepted accounting principles, and, as a
result, the operations of EME prior to December 17, 2012 and for all prior
years, are reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial
statements. See Note 17 for further information related to these bankruptcy
proceedings.
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents included investments in money market funds. Generally, the
carrying value of cash equivalents equals the fair value, as these investments
have original maturities of 3 months or less. The cash equivalents were as
follows:
Edison International SCE
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2012 2011
Money market funds $ 107 $ 114 $ 5 $ 21
Cash is temporarily invested until required for check clearing from the primary
disbursement accounts. Checks issued, but not yet paid by the financial
institution, are reclassified from cash to accounts payable at the end of each
reporting period as follows:
Edison International SCE
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2012 2011
Cash reclassified to accounts payable $ 247 $ 220 $ 242 $ 220
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Deposits
Edison International restricted cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2012
and 2011 was $4 million and $3 million, respectively, primarily related to
outstanding letters of credit.
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
Allowances for uncollectible accounts are provided based upon a variety of
factors, including historical amounts written-off, current economic conditions
and assessment of customer collectability.
Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being determined by the
weighted-average cost method for fuel, and the average cost method for materials
and supplies. Inventory consisted of the following:
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011
Materials, supplies and spare parts $ 319 $ 326
Fuel 21 24
Total inventory $ 340 $ 350
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Renewable Energy Credits
Renewable energy certificates or credits ("RECs") represent rights established
by governmental agencies for the environmental, social, and other nonpower
qualities of renewable electricity generation. A REC, and its associated
attributes and benefits, can be sold separately from the underlying physical
electricity associated with a renewable-based generation source in certain
markets.
Retail sellers of electricity obtain RECs through renewable power purchase
agreements, internal generation or separate purchases in the market to comply
with renewables portfolio standards established in certain such governmental
agencies. RECs are the mechanism used to verify renewables portfolio standards
compliance and are recognized at the lower of weighted-average cost or market
when amounts purchased are in excess of the amounts needed to comply with RPS
requirements. The cost of purchased RECs is recoverable as part of the cost of
purchased power.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Plant additions, including replacements and betterments, are capitalized. SCE
capitalizes as part of plant additions direct material and labor and indirect
costs such as construction overhead, administrative and general costs, pension
and benefits, and property taxes. The CPUC authorizes a rate for each of the
indirect costs which are allocated to each project based on either labor or
total costs. In addition, allowance for funds used during construction ("AFUDC")
is capitalized by SCE for certain projects.
Estimated useful lives (authorized by the CPUC) and weighted-average useful
lives of SCE's property, plant and equipment, are as follows:
Weighted-Average
Estimated Useful Lives Useful LivesGeneration plant 12 years to 70 years 38 years
Distribution plant 30 years to 60 years 37 years
Transmission plant 35 years to 65 years 46 years
General and Other plant 5 years to 60 years 23 years
Depreciation of utility property, plant and equipment is computed on a
straight-line, remaining-life basis. Depreciation expense stated as a percent of
average original cost of depreciable utility plant was, on a composite basis,
4.3%, 4.3% and 4.1% for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Replaced or retired
property costs are charged to the accumulated provision for depreciation. Cash
payments for removal costs less salvage reduce the liability for asset
retirement obligations ("AROs").
Nuclear fuel is recorded as utility plant (nuclear fuel in the fabrication and
installation phase is recorded as construction in progress) in accordance with
CPUC ratemaking procedures. Nuclear fuel is amortized using the units of
production method.
AFUDC represents the estimated cost of debt and equity funds that finance
utility-plant construction and is capitalized during certain plant construction.
AFUDC is recovered in rates through depreciation expense over the useful life of
the related asset. AFUDC equity represents a method to compensate SCE for the
estimated cost of equity used to finance utility plant additions and is recorded
as part of construction in progress. AFUDC equity was $96 million, $96 million
and $100 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. AFUDC debt was $40
million, $42 million and $41 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The FERC issued an order granting return on equity ("ROE") incentive adders,
recovery of the return on rate base including incentive adders during the
construction phase (referred to as CWIP) and recovery of abandoned plant costs,
if needed, for several of SCE's transmission projects. In addition, the FERC
granted an ROE incentive to SCE for California Independent System Operator
("CAISO") participation. The order permits SCE to include 100% of
prudently-incurred capital expenditures in rate base during construction of the
projects and earn a return on equity, rather than capitalizing AFUDC.
Major Maintenance
Certain of SCE's power plant facilities and equipment require periodic major
maintenance. These costs are expensed as incurred.
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Asset Retirement Obligations
The fair value of a liability for an ARO is recorded in the period in which it
is incurred, including a liability for the fair value of a conditional ARO, if
the fair value can be reasonably estimated even though uncertainty exists about
the timing and/or method of settlement. When an ARO liability is initially
recorded, SCE capitalizes the cost by increasing the carrying amount of the
related long-lived asset. For each subsequent period, the liability is increased
for accretion expense and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful
life of the related asset. A reconciliation of the changes in SCE's ARO
liability is as follows:
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011
Beginning balance $ 2,610 $ 2,507
Accretion expense 161 62
Revisions 12 42
Liabilities settled (1 ) (1 )
Ending balance $ 2,782 $ 2,610
AROs related to decommissioning of SCE's nuclear power facilities are based on
site-specific studies conducted as part of each Nuclear Decommissioning Cost
Triennial Proceeding ("NDCTP"). The initial establishment of a nuclear-related
ARO is at fair value. Subsequent layers of an ARO are established for updated
site-specific decommissioning cost estimates as approved by the CPUC in the
NDCTP. SCE adjusts its nuclear decommissioning obligation into a nuclear-related
ARO regulatory asset and also records an ARO regulatory liability as a result of
timing differences between the recognition of costs and the recovery of costs
through the ratemaking process. Once a Commission decision is rendered, a
revised ARO layer reflecting the updated cost estimate is established and
accreted over the lives of San Onofre and Palo Verde. The total ARO liabilities
related to San Onofre and Palo Verde were $2.7 billion and $2.5 billion at
December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. For further discussion, see "Nuclear
Decommissioning" below and Notes 4 and 15.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairments of long-lived assets are evaluated based on a review of estimated
future cash flows expected to be generated whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such investments or assets
may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds
expected future cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, an
impairment loss is recognized in the amount of the excess of fair value over the
carrying amount. Fair value is determined via market, cost and income based
valuation techniques, as appropriate. SCE's impaired assets are recorded as a
regulatory asset if it is deemed probable that such amounts will be recovered
from customers.
Leases
SCE enters into power purchase agreements that may contain leases, as discussed
under "Power Purchase Agreements" below. SCE has entered into a number of
agreements to lease property and equipment in the normal course of business.
Minimum lease payments under operating leases for property, plant and equipment
are levelized (total minimum lease payments divided by the number of years of
the lease) and recorded as rent expense over the terms of the leases. Lease
payments in excess of the minimum are recorded as rent expense in the year
incurred.
Capital leases are reported as long-term obligations on the consolidated balance
sheets in "Other deferred credits and other long-term liabilities." As a
rate-regulated enterprise, SCE's capital lease amortization expense and interest
expense are reflected in "Purchased power" on the consolidated statements of
income.
Nuclear Decommissioning
SCE plans to decommission its nuclear generating facilities by a prompt removal
method authorized by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC"). Decommissioning
is expected to begin after expiration of the plants' operating licenses. The
plants' operating licenses are currently set to expire in 2022 for San Onofre
Units 2 and 3 and 2045, 2046 and 2047 for Palo Verde units 1, 2 and 3,
respectively. Decommissioning costs, which are recovered through non-bypassable
customer rates over the term of each nuclear facility's operating license, are
recorded as a component of depreciation expense, with a corresponding credit to
the ARO regulatory liability. Amortization of the ARO asset (included within the
unamortized nuclear investment) and accretion of the ARO liability are deferred
as increases to the ARO regulatory liability account, resulting in no impact on
earnings.
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SCE has collected in rates amounts for the future costs of removal of its
nuclear assets, and has placed those amounts in independent trusts. The cost of
removal amounts, in excess of fair value collected for assets not legally
required to be removed, are classified as regulatory liabilities.
Due to regulatory recovery of SCE's nuclear decommissioning expense, nuclear
decommissioning activities do not affect SCE's earnings. SCE's nuclear
decommissioning trust investments primarily consist of debt and equity
investments that are classified as available-for-sale. Due to regulatory
mechanisms, earnings and realized gains and losses (including
other-than-temporary impairments) have no impact on electric utility revenue.
Unrealized gains and losses on decommissioning trust funds increase or decrease
the trust assets and the related regulatory asset or liability and have no
impact on electric utility revenue or decommissioning expense. SCE reviews each
security for other-than-temporary impairment on the last day of each month. If
the fair value on the last day of two consecutive months is less than the cost
for that security, SCE recognizes a loss for the other-than-temporary
impairment. If the fair value is greater or less than the cost for that security
at the time of sale, SCE recognizes a related realized gain or loss,
respectively.
Deferred Financing Costs
Debt premium, discount and issuance expenses incurred in connection with
obtaining financing are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis. Under
CPUC ratemaking procedures, SCE's debt reacquisition expenses are amortized over
the remaining life of the reacquired debt or, if refinanced, the life of the new
debt. SCE had unamortized losses on reacquired debt of $228 million and
$249 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, reflected in
"Regulatory assets" in the long-term section of the consolidated balance sheets.
Edison International and SCE had unamortized debt issuance costs of $73 million
and $67 million at December 31, 2012, respectively, and $63 million and
$60 million at December 31, 2011, respectively, reflected in "Other long-term
assets" on the consolidated balance sheets. Amortization of deferred financing
costs charged to interest expense is as follows:
Edison International SCE
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010Amortization of deferred
financing costs charged
to interest expense $ 30 $ 34 $ 30 $ 29 $ 33 $ 30
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when electricity is delivered and includes amounts for
services rendered but unbilled at the end of each reporting period and reflected
in "Electric utility revenue" on the consolidated income statements. Rates
charged to customers are based on CPUC and FERC-authorized revenue requirements.
CPUC rates are implemented subsequent to final approval. In November 2012, the
CPUC issued a final decision in SCE's 2012 GRC, authorizing a base rate revenue
requirement of approximately $5.7 billion which results in an increase of
approximately $470 million over 2011 authorized revenue, excluding revenues
related to refueling outages. Beginning in 2012, SCE implemented, subject to
refund, a formula rate for its FERC jurisdiction base transmission revenue
requirement. Under operation of the formula rate, transmission revenues will be
trued-up to actual cost of service annually. At December 31, 2012, revenue
collected in excess of recognized revenues under the proposed formula rate was
$106 million.
CPUC and FERC rates decouple authorized revenue from the volume of electricity
sales. Differences between amounts collected and authorized levels are either
collected from or refunded to customers, and therefore, SCE earns revenue equal
to amounts authorized.
SCE remits to the California Department of Water Resources ("CDWR"), and does
not recognize as revenue the amounts that SCE bills and collects from its
customers for electric power purchased and sold by the CDWR to SCE's customers,
as well as CDWR-bond-related costs and a portion of direct access exit fees.
Power purchased by the CDWR for these long-term contracts are not considered a
cost to SCE because SCE is acting as a limited agent to CDWR for these
transactions. The amounts collected and remitted to CDWR were $44 million,
$1.1 billion and $1.2 billion in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. All power
contracts that CDWR allocated to SCE had expired by the end of 2011. The
bond-related charges and direct access exit fees continue until 2022.
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Power Purchase Agreements
SCE, generally as the purchaser, enters into power purchase agreements in the
normal course of business. A power purchase agreement may be considered a
variable interest in a variable interest entity. Under this classification, the
power purchase agreement is evaluated to determine if SCE is the primary
beneficiary in the variable interest entity, in which case, such entity would be
consolidated. None of SCE's power purchase agreements resulted in consolidation
of a variable interest entity at December 31, 2012 and 2011. See Note 3 for
further discussion of power purchase agreements that are considered variable
interests.
A power purchase agreement may also contain a lease for accounting purposes.
This generally occurs when a power purchase agreement (signed or modified after
June 30, 2003) designates a specific power plant in which the buyer purchases
substantially all of the output and does not otherwise meet a fixed price per
unit of output exception. SCE has a number of power purchase agreements that
contain leases. SCE's recognition of lease expense conforms to the ratemaking
treatment for SCE's recovery of the cost of electricity and is recorded in
purchased power. These agreements are classified as operating leases as
electricity is delivered at rates defined in power sales agreements. See Note 9
for further discussion of SCE's power purchase agreements, including agreements
that are classified as capital leases for accounting purposes.
A power purchase agreement that does not contain a lease may be classified as a
derivative subject to a normal purchase and sale exception, in which case the
power purchase agreement is classified as an executory contract and accounted
for on an accrual basis. Most of SCE's QF contracts are not required to be
recorded on the consolidated balance sheets because they either do not meet the
definition of a derivative or meet the normal purchase and sale exception.
However, SCE purchases power from certain QFs in which the contract pricing is
based on a natural gas index, but the power is not generated with natural gas.
These contracts are not eligible for the normal purchase and sale exception and
are recorded as a derivative on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value.
See Note 6 for further information on derivatives and hedging activities.
Power purchase agreements that do not meet the above classifications are
accounted for on an accrual basis.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
SCE records derivative instruments on its consolidated balance sheets as either
assets or liabilities measured at fair value unless otherwise exempted from
derivative treatment as normal purchases or sales. The normal purchases and
sales exception requires, among other things, physical delivery in quantities
expected to be used or sold over a reasonable period in the normal course of
business. Realized gains and losses from SCE's derivative instruments are
expected to be recovered from or refunded to customers through regulatory
mechanisms and, therefore, SCE's fair value changes have no impact on
purchased-power expenses or earnings. SCE does not use hedge accounting for
derivative transactions due to regulatory accounting treatment.
Where SCE's derivative instruments are subject to a master netting agreement and
certain criteria are met, SCE presents its derivative assets and liabilities on
a net basis on its consolidated balance sheets. In addition, derivative
positions are offset against margin and cash collateral deposits. The results of
derivative activities are recorded as part of cash flows from operating
activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. See Note 6 for further
information on derivative and hedging activities.
Sales and Use Taxes
SCE bills certain sales and use taxes levied by state or local governments to
its customers. Included in these sales and use taxes are franchise fees, which
SCE pays to various municipalities (based on contracts with these
municipalities) in order to operate within the limits of the municipality. SCE
bills these franchise fees to its customers based on a CPUC-authorized rate.
These franchise fees, which are required to be paid regardless of SCE's ability
to collect from the customer, are accounted for on a gross basis and reflected
in electric utility revenue and other operation and maintenance expense. SCE's
franchise fees billed to customers and recorded as electric utility revenue were
$98 million, $101 million and $102 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
When SCE acts as an agent and when the tax is not required to be remitted as not
having been collected from the customer, the taxes are accounted for on a net
basis. Amounts billed to and collected from customers for these taxes are
remitted to the taxing authorities and are not recognized as electric utility
revenue.
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Stock-Based Compensation
Stock options, performance shares, deferred stock units and restricted stock
units have been granted under Edison International long-term incentive
compensation programs. Generally, Edison International does not issue new common
stock for settlement of equity awards. Rather, a third party is used to purchase
shares from the market and delivery for settlement of option exercises,
performance shares and restricted stock units. Performance shares earned are
settled half in cash and half in common stock; however, Edison International has
discretion under certain of the awards to pay the half subject to cash
settlement in common stock. Deferred stock units granted to management are
settled in cash and represent a liability. Restricted stock units are settled in
common stock; however, Edison International will substitute cash awards to the
extent necessary to pay tax withholding or any government levies.
Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the
requisite service period. For awards granted to retirement-eligible participants
stock compensation expenses is recognized on a prorated basis over the initial
year or over the period between the date of grant and the date the participant
first becomes eligible for retirement.
SCE Dividend Restrictions
The CPUC regulates SCE's capital structure which limits the dividends it may pay
Edison International. SCE may make distributions to Edison International as long
as the common equity component of SCE's capital structure remains at or above
the 48% on a 13-month weighted average basis. At December 31, 2012, SCE's
13-month weighted-average common equity component of total capitalization was
48.6% resulting in a restriction on SCE's net assets of $11.6 billion. At
December 31, 2012, the maximum additional dividend that SCE could pay to Edison
International under this limitation was approximately $125 million.
Earnings Per Share
Edison International computes earnings per share ("EPS") using the two-class
method, which is an earnings allocation formula that determines EPS for each
class of common stock and participating security. Edison International's
participating securities are stock-based compensation awards payable in common
shares, including stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units,
which earn dividend equivalents on an equal basis with common shares. Stock
options awarded during the period 2003 through 2006 received dividend
equivalents. EPS attributable to Edison International common shareholders was
computed as follows:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Basic earnings per share - continuing
operations:
Income from continuing operations attributable
to common shareholders, net of tax $ 1,503 $ 1,041 $ 1,092
Participating securities dividends - - (5 )
Income from continuing operations available to
common shareholders $ 1,503 $ 1,041 $ 1,087
Weighted average common shares outstanding 326 326 326
Basic earnings per share - continuing
operations $ 4.61 $ 3.20 $ 3.34
Diluted earnings per share - continuing
operations:
Income from continuing operations available to
common shareholders $ 1,503 $ 1,041 $ 1,087
Income impact of assumed conversions (1 ) (1 ) 5
Income from continuing operations available to
common shareholders and assumed conversions $ 1,502 $ 1,040 $ 1,092
Weighted average common shares outstanding 326 326 326
Incremental shares from assumed conversions 4 3 3
Adjusted weighted average shares - diluted 330 329 329
Diluted earnings per share - continuing
operations $ 4.55 $ 3.17 $ 3.32
Stock-based compensation awards to purchase 7,492,552, 5,847,094 and 5,981,090
shares of common stock for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010,
respectively, were outstanding, but were not included in the computation of
diluted earnings per share because the exercise price of the awards was greater
than the average market price of the common shares during the respective periods
and, therefore, the effect would have been antidilutive.
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Income Taxes
Edison International and SCE estimate their income taxes for each jurisdiction
in which they operate. This involves estimating current period tax expense along
with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items
(such as depreciation) for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result
in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in the consolidated
balance sheets. Income tax expense includes the current tax liability from
operations and the change in deferred income taxes during the year. Investment
tax credits are deferred and amortized to income tax expense over the lives of
the properties or the term of the power purchase agreement of the respective
project while production tax credits are recognized in income tax expense in the
period in which they are earned.
Interest income, interest expense and penalties associated with income taxes are
reflected in "Income tax expense" on the consolidated statements of income.
Edison International's eligible subsidiaries are included in Edison
International's consolidated federal income tax and combined state tax returns.
Edison International has tax-allocation and payment agreements with certain of
its subsidiaries. For subsidiaries other than SCE, the right of a participating
subsidiary to receive or make a payment and the amount and timing of
tax-allocation payments are dependent on the inclusion of the subsidiary in the
consolidated income tax returns of Edison International and other factors
including the consolidated taxable income of Edison International and its
includible subsidiaries, the amount of taxable income or net operating losses
and other tax items of the participating subsidiary, as well as the other
subsidiaries of Edison International. There are specific procedures regarding
allocations of state taxes. Each subsidiary is eligible to receive
tax-allocation payments for its tax losses or credits only at such time as
Edison International and its subsidiaries generate sufficient taxable income to
be able to utilize the participating subsidiary's losses in the consolidated
income tax return of Edison International. Pursuant to an income tax-allocation
agreement approved by the CPUC, SCE's tax liability is computed as if it filed
its federal and state income tax returns on a separate return basis.
EME continues to be consolidated with Edison International for federal income
tax purposes and certain state jurisdictions until such time that Edison
International's ownership is less than 80% or other events occur that require
deconsolidation for tax purposes. Under the tax-allocation agreements applicable
to EME, tax allocation payments or receipts continue to be determined under
these agreements through 2013; provided however, such period shall be extended
to 2014 in the event that the Plan Support Agreement is approved by the
bankruptcy court within 150 days of the filing. See Note 17 for further
information.
New Accounting Guidance
Accounting Guidance Adopted in 2012
Fair Value Measurement
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an
accounting standards update modifying the fair value measurement and disclosure
guidance. This guidance prohibits grouping of financial instruments for purposes
of fair value measurement and requires the value be based on the individual
security. This amendment also results in new disclosures primarily related to
Level 3 measurements including quantitative disclosure about unobservable inputs
and assumptions, a description of the valuation processes and a narrative
description of the sensitivity of the fair value to changes in unobservable
inputs. Edison International and SCE adopted this guidance effective January 1,
2012. For further information, see Note 4.
Presentation of Comprehensive Income
In June 2011 and December 2011, the FASB issued accounting standards updates on
the presentation of comprehensive income. An entity can elect to present items
of net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous statement,
referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate but
consecutive statements. Edison International and SCE adopted this guidance
January 1, 2012, and elected to present two separate but consecutive statements.
The adoption of these accounting standards updates did not change the items that
constitute net income and other comprehensive income.
Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
In December 2011 and January 2013, the FASB issued accounting standards updates
modifying the disclosure requirements about the nature of an entity's rights of
offsetting recognized assets and liabilities in the statement of financial
position under master netting agreements and similar arrangements associated
with derivative instruments, repurchase agreements and securities lending
transactions. The guidance requires increased disclosure of the gross and net
recognized assets and
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liabilities, collateral positions and descriptions of setoff rights. Edison
International and SCE will adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2013. The
adoption of this standard will not impact the consolidated income statements,
balance sheets or cash flows of Edison International or SCE.
Items Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
In February 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which requires
disclosure related to items reclassified out of AOCI. The guidance requires
companies to present separately, for each component of other comprehensive
income, current period reclassifications and the remainder of the current-period
other comprehensive income. In addition, for certain current period
reclassifications, an entity is required to disclose the effect of the item
reclassified out of AOCI on the respective line item(s) of net income. Edison
International and SCE will adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2013.
Note 2. Property, Plant and Equipment
SCE's property, plant and equipment included on the consolidated balance sheets
is composed of the following:
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011
Transmission $ 7,059 $ 6,109
Distribution 16,872 15,938
Generation 4,455 4,063
General plant and other 4,358 3,951
Accumulated depreciation (7,424 ) (6,894 )
25,320 23,167
Construction work in progress 4,271 3,922
Nuclear fuel, at amortized cost 609 480
Total utility property, plant and equipment $ 30,200 $ 27,569
Capitalized Software Costs
SCE capitalizes costs incurred during the application development stage of
internal use software projects to property, plant, and equipment. SCE amortizes
capitalized software costs ratably over the expected lives of the software,
ranging from 5 to 15 years and commencing upon operational use. At December 31,
2012 and 2011, capitalized software costs were $1.5 billion and $1.4 billion and
accumulated amortization was $651 million and $491 million, respectively.
Amortization expense for capitalized software was $217 million, $156 million and
$129 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. At December 31, 2012,
amortization expense is estimated to be approximately $207 million annually for
2013 through 2017.
Jointly Owned Utility Projects
SCE owns interests in several generating stations and transmission systems for
which each participant provides its own financing. SCE's proportionate share of
these projects is reflected in the consolidated balance sheets and included in
the above table. SCE's proportionate share of expenses for each project is
reflected in the consolidated statements of income. All of the investments in
the Mohave generating station and a portion of the investments in San Onofre and
Palo Verde generating stations are included in regulatory assets on the
consolidated balance sheets. For further information see Note 14.
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Nuclear Fuel
Plant in Construction Work in Accumulated (at amortized Ownership
(in millions) Service Progress Depreciation cost) Net Book Value InterestTransmission systems:
Eldorado $ 73 $ 11 $ 14 $ - $ 70 60%
Pacific Intertie 189 6 70 - 125 50%
Generating stations:
Four Corners Units 4 and 5
(coal) 589 17 545 - 61 48%
Mohave (coal) 327 32 292 - 67 56%
Palo Verde (nuclear) 1,819 67 1,480 142 548 16%
San Onofre (nuclear) 5,300 223 4,017 467 1,973 78%
Total $ 8,297 $ 356 $ 6,418 $ 609 $ 2,844
In addition to the projects above, SCE has ownership interests in jointly owned
power poles with other companies.
In November 2010, SCE entered into an agreement to sell its ownership interest
in Units 4 and 5 of the Four Corners Generating Station, a coal-fired electric
generating facility in New Mexico, to the operator of the facility, Arizona
Public Service Company for approximately $294 million. During 2012, the CPUC and
the Arizona Corporation Commission ("ACC") approved the transaction. The sale
remains contingent upon APS obtaining a satisfactory long-term coal supply
agreement for the plant. As of January 2013, the sale agreement may be
terminated by either party. As of the date of this report, the agreement has not
been terminated by either party. The purchase price is subject to certain
adjustments under the sale agreement, which includes reduction in the purchase
price of $7.5 million for each month between October 1, 2012 and the closing
date. Any gain on the sale will be for the benefit of SCE's customers and,
therefore, will not affect SCE's earnings.
Note 3. Variable Interest Entities
Effective January 1, 2010, Edison International and SCE adopted the FASB's new
guidance regarding VIEs. A VIE is defined as a legal entity whose equity owners
do not have sufficient equity at risk, or, as a group, the holders of the equity
investment at risk lack any of the following three characteristics:
decision-making rights, the obligation to absorb losses, or the right to receive
the expected residual returns of the entity. The primary beneficiary is
identified as the variable interest holder that has both the power to direct the
activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity's economic
performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits
from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The primary
beneficiary is required to consolidate the VIE. Commercial and operating
activities are generally the factors that most significantly impact the economic
performance of such VIEs. Commercial and operating activities include
construction, operation and maintenance, fuel procurement, dispatch and
compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Variable Interest in VIEs that are not Consolidated
Power Purchase Contracts
SCE has power purchase agreements ("PPAs") that have variable interests in VIEs,
including tolling agreements through which SCE provides the natural gas to fuel
the plants and contracts with qualifying facilities ("QFs") that contain
variable pricing provisions based on the price of natural gas. SCE has concluded
that it is not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs since it does not control
the commercial and operating activities of these entities. In general, because
payments for capacity are the primary source of income, the most significant
economic activity for these VIEs is the operation and maintenance of the power
plants.
As of the balance sheet date, the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in
SCE's consolidated balance sheet that relate to its involvement with VIEs result
from amounts due under the PPAs or the fair value of those derivative contracts.
Under these contracts, SCE recovers the costs incurred through demonstration of
compliance with its CPUC-approved long-term power procurement plans. SCE has no
residual interest in the entities and has not provided or guaranteed any debt or
equity support, liquidity arrangements, performance guarantees or other
commitments associated with these contracts other than the purchase
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commitments described in Note 9. As a result, there is no significant potential
exposure to loss as a result of SCE's involvement with these VIEs. The aggregate
contracted capacity dedicated to SCE for these VIE projects was 2,198 MW at
December 31, 2012 and the amounts that SCE paid to these projects were $397
million and $477 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011,
respectively. These amounts are recoverable in customer rates, subject to
reasonableness review. As of December 31, 2012, SCE has additional VIE contracts
with future aggregate contracted capacity of 3,402 MW to be delivered starting
in 2013 and 2014.
Unconsolidated Trusts of SCE
SCE Trust I and Trust II were formed for the exclusive purpose of issuing the
5.625% and 5.10% trust preference securities, respectively ("trust securities").
The trusts are VIEs. SCE has concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary of
these VIEs as it does not have the obligation to absorb the expected losses or
the right to receive the expected residual returns of the trusts.
In May 2012, SCE Trust I issued $475 million (aggregate liquidation preference)
of 5.625% trust securities (cumulative, liquidation amount of $25 per share) to
the public and $10,000 of common stock (100%) to SCE. The trust invested the
proceeds of these trust securities in Series F Preference Stock issued by SCE in
the principal amount of $475 million (cumulative, $2,500 per share liquidation
value) and which have substantially the same payment terms as the trust
securities.
In January 2013, SCE Trust II issued $400 million (aggregate liquidation
preference) of 5.10% trust securities (cumulative, liquidation amount of $25 per
share) to the public and $10,000 of common stock (100%) to SCE. The trust
invested the proceeds of these trust securities in Series G Preference Stock
issued by SCE in the principal amount of $400 million (cumulative, $2,500 per
share liquidation value) and which have substantially the same payment terms as
the trust securities.
The Series F and Series G Preference Stock and the corresponding trust
securities do not have a maturity date. Upon any redemption of any shares of the
Series F or Series G Preference Stock, a corresponding dollar amount of trust
securities will be redeemed by the applicable trust (for further information see
Note 13). The applicable trust will make distributions at the same rate and on
the same dates on the applicable series of trust securities when and if the SCE
board of directors declares and makes dividend payments on the Series F or
Series G Preference Stock. The applicable trusts will use any dividends it
receives on the Series F or Series G Preference Stock to make its corresponding
distributions on the applicable series of trust securities. If SCE does not make
a dividend payment to either trust, SCE would be prohibited from paying
dividends on its common stock. SCE has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the
payment of the trust securities and also its dividend payments, if and when SCE
pays dividends on the Series F and Series G Preference Stock.
The Trust I balance sheet as of December 31, 2012, consisted of an investment of
$475 million in the Series F Preference Stock, $475 million of trust securities
and $10,000 of common stock. The trust's income statement consisted of dividend
income and accrued dividend payments of $17 million for the year ended
December 31, 2012.
Note 4. Fair Value Measurements
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or
paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants at the measurement date (referred to as an "exit price"). Fair
value of an asset or liability considers assumptions that market participants
would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about
nonperformance risk. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, nonperformance risk was
not material for Edison International and SCE.
Assets and liabilities are categorized into a three-level fair value hierarchy
based on valuation inputs used to determine fair value. The hierarchy gives the
highest priority to unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for
identical assets and liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority
to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
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The following table sets forth assets and liabilities of SCE that were accounted
for at fair value by level within the fair value hierarchy:
December 31, 2012
Netting
and
(in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Collateral1 Total
Assets at Fair Value
Money market funds $ 5 $ - $ - $ - $ 5
Derivative contracts:
CRRs - - 186 - 186
Electricity - - 31 (13 ) 18
Natural gas - 8 - (2 ) 6
Tolling - - 4 - 4
Subtotal of derivative
contracts - 8 221 (15 ) 214
Long-term disability plan 8 - - - 8
Nuclear decommissioning
trusts:
Stocks2 2,271 - - - 2,271
Municipal bonds - 644 - - 644
U.S. government and agency
securities 477 126 - - 603
Corporate bonds3 - 410 - - 410
Short-term investments,
primarily cash equivalents4 121 - - - 121
Subtotal of nuclear
decommissioning trusts 2,869 1,180 - - 4,049
Total assets 2,882 1,188 221 (15 ) 4,276
Liabilities at Fair Value
Derivative contracts:
Electricity - 2 5 (2 ) 5
Natural gas - 113 2 (60 ) 55
Tolling - - 1,005 - 1,005
Subtotal of derivative
contracts - 115 1,012 (62 ) 1,065
Total liabilities - 115 1,012 (62 ) 1,065
Net assets (liabilities) $ 2,882 $ 1,073 $ (791 ) $ 47 $ 3,211
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December 31, 2011
Netting
and
(in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Collateral1 Total
Assets at Fair Value
Money market funds $ 21 $ - $ - $ - $ 21
Derivative contracts:
CRRs - - 122 - 122
Electricity - - 1 - 1
Natural gas - 5 - (3 ) 2
Tolling - - 10 - 10
Subtotal of derivative
contracts - 5 133 (3 ) 135
Long-term disability plan 8 - - - 8
Nuclear decommissioning
trusts:
Stocks2 1,899 - - - 1,899
Municipal bonds - 756 - - 756
U.S. government and agency
securities 433 147 - - 580
Corporate bonds3 - 317 - - 317
Short-term investments,
primarily cash equivalents4 - 15 - - 15
Subtotal of nuclear
decommissioning trusts 2,332 1,235 - - 3,567
Total assets 2,361 1,240 133 (3 ) 3,731
Liabilities at Fair Value
Derivative contracts:
Electricity - 5 65 (2 ) 68
Natural gas - 234 23 (53 ) 204
Tolling - - 799 - 799
Subtotal of derivative
contracts - 239 887 (55 ) 1,071
Total liabilities - 239 887 (55 ) 1,071
Net assets (liabilities) $ 2,361 $ 1,001 $ (754 ) $ 52 $ 2,660
1 Represents the netting of assets and liabilities under master netting
agreements and cash collateral across the levels of the fair value hierarchy.
Netting among positions classified within the same level is included in that
level.
2 Approximately 66% and 70% of SCE's equity investments were located in the
United States at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
3 At December 31, 2012 and 2011, SCE's corporate bonds were diversified and
included collateralized mortgage obligations and other asset backed securities
of $56 million and $22 million, respectively.
4 Excludes net payables of $1 million at December 31, 2012 ;and net receivables
of $25 million at December 31, 2011, of interest and dividend receivables as
well as receivables and payables related to SCE's pending securities sales and
purchases.
Edison International Parent and Other
Assets measured at fair value consisted of money market funds of $107 million
and $114 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, classified as
Level 1.
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The following table sets forth a summary of changes in SCE's fair value of
Level 3 net derivative assets and liabilities:
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011
Fair value of net assets (liabilities) at beginning of
period
$ (754 ) $ 6
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses):
Included in regulatory assets and liabilities1 (70 ) (806 )
Purchases 104 47
Settlements (71 ) (1 )
Transfers into Level 3 - -
Transfers out of Level 3 - -
Fair value of net liabilities at end of period $ (791 ) $ (754 )
Change during the period in unrealized losses related to
assets and liabilities held at the end of the period $ (119 ) $
(789 )
1 Due to regulatory mechanisms, SCE's realized and unrealized gains and losses
are recorded as regulatory assets and liabilities.
Edison International and SCE recognize the fair value for transfers in and
transfers out of each level at the end of each reporting period. There were no
transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during 2012 and 2011.
Valuation Techniques Used to Determine Fair Value
Level 1
The fair value of Edison International and SCE's Level 1 assets and liabilities
is determined using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are
available at the measurement date for identical assets and liabilities. This
level includes exchange-traded equity securities and derivatives, U.S. treasury
securities and money market funds.
Level 2
Edison International and SCE's Level 2 assets and liabilities include fixed
income securities and over-the-counter derivatives. The fair value of fixed
income securities is determined using a market approach by obtaining quoted
prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs that are
observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of
the instrument. For further discussion on fixed income securities, see "-Nuclear
Decommissioning Trusts" below.
The fair value of SCE's over-the-counter derivative contracts is determined
using an income approach. SCE uses standard pricing models to determine the net
present value of estimated future cash flows. Inputs to the pricing models
include forward published or posted clearing prices from exchanges (New York
Mercantile Exchange and Intercontinental Exchange) for similar instruments and
discount rates. A primary price source that best represents trade activity for
each market is used to develop observable forward market prices in determining
the fair value of these positions. Broker quotes, prices from exchanges or
comparison to executed trades are used to validate and corroborate the primary
price source. These price quotations reflect mid-market prices (average of bid
and ask) and are obtained from sources believed to provide the most liquid
market for the commodity.
Level 3
The fair value of SCE's Level 3 assets and liabilities is determined using the
income approach through various models and techniques that require significant
unobservable inputs. Edison International does not have any Level 3 assets and
liabilities. This level includes over-the-counter options, tolling arrangements
and derivative contracts that trade infrequently such as congestion revenue
rights ("CRRs") and long-term power agreements.
Assumptions are made in order to value derivative contracts in which observable
inputs are not available. Changes in fair value are based on changes to forward
market prices, including extrapolation of short-term observable inputs into
forecasted prices for illiquid forward periods. In circumstances where fair
value cannot be verified with observable market transactions,
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it is possible that a different valuation model could produce a materially
different estimate of fair value. Modeling methodologies, inputs and techniques
are reviewed and assessed as markets continue to develop and more pricing
information becomes available and the fair value is adjusted when it is
concluded that a change in inputs or techniques would result in a new valuation
that better reflects the fair value of those derivative contracts.
Level 3 Valuation Process
The process of determining fair value is the responsibility of SCE's risk
management department, which report to SCE's chief financial officer. This
department obtains observable and unobservable inputs through broker quotes,
exchanges and internal valuation techniques that use both standard and
proprietary models to determine fair value. Each reporting period, the risk and
finance departments collaborate to determine the appropriate fair value
methodologies and classifications for each derivative. Inputs are validated for
reasonableness by comparison against prior prices, other broker quotes and
volatility fluctuation thresholds. Inputs used and valuations are reviewed
period-over-period and compared with market conditions to determine
reasonableness.
The following table sets forth SCE's valuation techniques and significant
unobservable inputs used to determine fair value for Level 3 assets and
liabilities at December 31, 2012:
Fair Value (in millions) Significant Range
Valuation Unobservable (Weighted
Assets Liabilities Technique(s) Input Average)
Electricity:
Volatility of
Options $ 40 $ 12 Option model gas prices 25% - 36% (33%)
Volatility of
power prices 29% - 64% (42%)
$41.70 - $59.20
Power prices ($47.00)
Discounted cash $23.10 - $44.90
Forwards 2 4 flow Power prices ($31.10)
Market 7,597 MW -
CRRs 186 - simulation model Load forecast 26,612 MW
$(13.90) -
Power prices $226.75
Gas prices $2.95 - $7.78
Volatility of
Gas options - 2 Option model gas prices 28% - 36% (34%)
Volatility of
Tolling 4 1,005 Option model gas prices 17% - 36% (22%)
Volatility of
power prices 26% - 64% (29%)
$35.00 - $84.10
Power prices ($55.40)
Netting (11 ) (11 )
Total
derivative
contracts $ 221 $ 1,012
Level 3 Fair Value Sensitivity
Gas Options, Electricity Options, and Tolling Arrangements
The fair values of SCE's option contracts and tolling arrangements contain
intrinsic value and time value. Intrinsic value is the difference between the
market price and strike price of the underlying commodity. Time value is made up
of several components, including volatility, time to expiration, and interest
rates. The fair value of option contracts changes as the underlying commodity
price moves away or towards the strike price. The option model for tolling
arrangements reflects plant specific information such as operating and start-up
costs.
For tolling arrangements and certain gas and power option contracts where SCE is
the buyer, increases in volatility of the underlying commodity prices would
result in increases to fair value as it represents greater price movement risk.
As power and gas prices increase, the fair value of the option contracts and
tolling arrangements tends to increase. The valuation of power option contracts
and tolling arrangements is also impacted by the correlation between gas and
power prices. As the correlation increases, the fair value of power option
contracts and tolling arrangements tends to decline.
Forward Power Contracts
Generally, an increase (decrease) in long-term forward power prices at illiquid
locations where SCE is the buyer relative to the contract price will increase
(decrease) fair value.
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Where SCE is the buyer, generally increases (decreases) in forecasted load in
isolation would result in increases (decreases) to the fair value. In general,
an increase (decrease) in electricity and gas prices at illiquid locations tends
to result in increases (decreases) to fair value; however, changes in
electricity and gas prices in opposite directions may have varying results on
fair value.
Nuclear Decommissioning Trusts
SCE's nuclear decommissioning trust investments include equity securities, U.S.
treasury securities and other fixed income securities. Equity and treasury
securities are classified as Level 1 as fair value is determined by observable
market prices in active or highly liquid and transparent markets. The remaining
fixed income securities are classified as Level 2. The fair value of these
financial instruments is based on evaluated prices that reflect significant
observable market information such as reported trades, actual trade information
of similar securities, benchmark yields, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads,
bids, offers and relevant credit information.
SCE's investment policies and CPUC requirements place limitations on the types
and investment grade ratings of the securities that may be held by the nuclear
decommissioning trust funds. These policies restrict the trust funds from
holding alternative investments and limit the trust funds' exposures to
investments in highly illiquid markets. Valuation is based on observable market
inputs and assumptions used by market participants. With respect to equity and
fixed income securities, the trustee obtains prices from third-party pricing
services which SCE is able to independently corroborate as described below. A
primary price source is identified by the trustee based on asset type, class or
issue for each security. The trustee monitors prices supplied by pricing
services and may use a supplemental price source or change the primary price
source of a given security if the trustee or SCE's investment managers challenge
an assigned price and determine that another price source is considered to be
preferable. The trustee "scrubs" prices against defined parameters at
established times throughout the day. Variances that do not meet the parameters
are researched and resolved. Unpriced and stale priced securities, as well as
any unusual variations in market price or overall market value are investigated.
Price variance reports are reviewed on the basis of predetermined tolerances.
Variances identified outside of tolerance are then researched and resolved.
Parameters and predetermined tolerance thresholds are established by asset class
based on past experience and an understanding of valuation process techniques.
Questionable prices are reported to the vendor who provided the price and
pricing specialists then follow-up with the vendors. If the prices are
validated, the primary price source is used. If not, a secondary source price
which has passed the applicable tolerance check is used. The trustee monitors
and grades the performance of pricing vendors. SCE reviewed the
process/procedures of both the pricing services and the trustee to gain an
understanding of the inputs/assumptions and valuation techniques used to price
each asset type/class and to reach a conclusion that their pricing controls are
satisfactory. This consisted of SCE's review of their written detailed
process/procedures and service organization control (SOC 1-formerly SAS 70)
reports, as well as follow-up conversations based on our written questions. This
assists SCE in determining if the valuations represent exit price fair value and
that investments are appropriately classified in the fair value hierarchy.
Additionally, SCE corroborates the fair values of securities by comparison to
other market-based price sources obtained by SCE's investment managers.
Differences outside established thresholds are followed-up with the trustee and
resolved. The results of this process have demonstrated that vendor and trustee
pricing controls are satisfactory. For each reporting period, SCE reviews the
trustee determined fair value hierarchy and overrides the trustee level
classification when appropriate. Due to its regulatory treatment, SCE's fair
value transactions are recovered in rates.
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt Recorded at Carrying Value
The carrying value and fair value of Edison International and SCE's long-term
debt:
December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011
Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
(in millions) Value Value Value Value
SCE $ 8,828 $ 10,505 $ 8,431 $ 10,129
Edison International 9,231 10,944 8,834 10,548
Fair value of Edison International and SCE's short-term and long-term debt is
classified as Level 2 and is based on evaluated prices that reflect significant
observable market information such as reported trades, actual trade information
of similar securities, benchmark yields, broker/dealer quotes of new issue
prices and relevant credit information.
The carrying value of Edison International and SCE's trade receivables and
payables, other investments, and short-term debt approximates fair value.
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Note 5. Debt and Credit Agreements
Long-Term Debt
The following table summarizes long-term debt (rates and terms are as of
December 31, 2012) of Edison International and SCE:
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011
Edison International Parent and Other:
Debentures and notes:
2017 (3.75%) $ 400 $ 400
Other long-term debt 4 4
Unamortized debt discount, net (1 ) (1 )
Total Edison International Parent and Other 403 403
SCE:
First and refunding mortgage bonds:
2014 - 2042 (3.875% to 6.05% and floating) 7,775 7,375
Pollution-control bonds:
2028 - 2035 (2.875% to 5.0% and variable) 939 939
Bonds repurchased (161 ) (161 )
Debentures and notes:
2029 - 2053 (5.06% to 6.65%) 307 307
Unamortized debt discount, net (32 ) (29 )
Total SCE 8,828 8,431
Total Edison International $ 9,231 $ 8,834
Edison International and SCE long-term debt maturities over the next five years
are the following:
(in millions) Edison International SCE
2013 $ - $ -
2014 1,200 1,200
2015 300 300
2016 400 400
2017 400 -
Liens and Security Interests
Almost all of SCE's properties are subject to a trust indenture lien. SCE has
pledged first and refunding mortgage bonds as collateral for borrowed funds
obtained from pollution-control bonds issued by government agencies. SCE has a
debt covenant that requires a debt to total capitalization ratio be met. At
December 31, 2012, SCE was in compliance with this debt covenant.
Credit Agreements and Short-Term Debt
During the second quarter of 2012, SCE replaced its credit facilities with a
$2.75 billion five-year revolving credit facility that matures in May 2017. The
credit facility is generally used to support commercial paper and letters of
credit issued for procurement-related collateral requirements, balancing account
undercollections and for general corporate purposes, including working capital
requirements to support operations and capital expenditures. At December 31,
2012, SCE's outstanding commercial paper supported by the credit facility was
$175 million at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.37%. At December 31, 2012,
letters of credit issued under SCE's credit facility aggregated $162 million and
are scheduled to expire in twelve months or less. At December 31, 2011, the
outstanding commercial paper was $419 million at a weighted-average interest
rate of 0.44%.
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During the second quarter of 2012, Edison International Parent replaced its
credit facility with a $1.25 billion five-year revolving credit facility that
matures in May 2017. Borrowings under this credit facility are used for general
corporate purposes. At December 31, 2012, Edison International Parent had no
outstanding short-term debt. At December 31, 2011, the outstanding short-term
debt was $10 million at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.66%.
The following table summarizes the status of the credit facilities at
December 31, 2012:
(in millions) Edison International Parent SCE
Commitment $ 1,250 $ 2,750
Outstanding borrowings - (175 )
Outstanding letters of credit - (162 )
Amount available $ 1,250 $ 2,413
Note 6. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative financial instruments are used to manage exposure to commodity price
risk. These risks are managed in part by entering into forward commodity
transactions, including options, swaps and futures. To mitigate credit risk from
counterparties in the event of nonperformance, master netting agreements are
used whenever possible and counterparties may be required to pledge collateral
depending on the creditworthiness of each counterparty and the risk associated
with the transaction.
Commodity Price Risk
SCE is exposed to commodity price risk which represents the potential impact
that can be caused by a change in the market value of a particular commodity.
SCE's hedging program reduces customer exposure to variability in market prices
related to SCE's power and gas activities. As part of this program, SCE enters
into options, swaps, forwards, tolling arrangements and CRRs. These transactions
are approved by the CPUC or executed in compliance with CPUC-approved
procurement plans. SCE recovers its related hedging costs through the energy
resource recovery account ("ERRA") balancing account, and as a result, exposure
to commodity price risk is not expected to impact earnings, but may impact cash
flows.
SCE's electricity price exposure arises from energy purchased from and sold to
wholesale markets as a result of differences between SCE's load requirements and
the amount of energy delivered from its generating facilities and power purchase
agreements.
SCE's natural gas price exposure arises from natural gas purchased for the
Mountainview power plant and peaker plants, QF contracts where pricing is based
on a monthly natural gas index and power purchase agreements in which SCE has
agreed to provide the natural gas needed for generation, referred to as tolling
arrangements.
Notional Volumes of Derivative Instruments
The following table summarizes the notional volumes of derivatives used for SCE
hedging activities:
Economic Hedges
Unit of December 31,
Commodity Measure 2012 2011
Electricity options, swaps and forwards GWh 15,884 30,811
Natural gas options, swaps and forwards Bcf 100 300
Congestion revenue rights GWh 149,774 166,163
Tolling arrangements GWh 101,485 104,154
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Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
The following table summarizes the gross and net fair values of SCE commodity
derivative instruments at December 31, 2012:
Derivative Assets Derivative Liabilities
Net
(in millions) Short-Term Long-Term Subtotal Short-Term Long-Term Subtotal Liability
Non-trading activities
Economic hedges $ 151 $ 91 $ 242 $ 186 $ 954 $ 1,140 $ 898
Netting and collateral (22 ) (6 ) (28 ) (60 ) (15 ) (75 ) (47 )
Total $ 129 $ 85 $ 214 $ 126 $ 939 $ 1,065 $ 851
The following table summarizes the gross and net fair values of SCE commodity
derivative instruments at December 31, 2011:
Derivative Assets Derivative Liabilities1
Net
(in millions) Short-Term Long-Term Subtotal Short-Term Long-Term Subtotal Liability
Non-trading activities
Economic hedges $ 86 $ 85 $ 171 $ 303 $ 856 $ 1,159 $ 988
Netting and collateral (21 ) (15 ) (36 ) (37 ) (51 ) (88 ) (52 )
Total $ 65 $ 70 $ 135 $ 266 $ 805 $ 1,071 $ 936
1 Included in 2011 is a power purchase agreement between SCE and EME with a fair
market value of $349 million, which was eliminated in the Edison International
consolidated financial statements.
Income Statement Impact of Derivative Instruments
SCE recognizes realized gains and losses on derivative instruments as purchased
power expense and expects that such gains or losses will be part of the purchase
power costs recovered from customers. As a result, realized gains and losses do
not affect earnings, but may temporarily affect cash flows. Due to expected
future recovery from customers, unrealized gains and losses are recorded as
regulatory assets and liabilities and therefore also do not affect earnings. The
results of derivative activities and related regulatory offsets are recorded in
cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash
flows.
The following table summarizes the components of SCE's economic hedging
activity:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Realized gains (losses) $ (227 ) $ (165 ) $ (156 )
Unrealized gains (losses) 125 (768 ) 36
Contingent Features/Credit Related Exposure
Certain derivative instruments and power procurement contracts under SCE's power
and natural gas hedging activities contain collateral requirements. SCE has
provided collateral in the form of cash and/or letters of credit for the benefit
of counterparties. These requirements can vary depending upon the level of
unsecured credit extended by counterparties, changes in market prices relative
to contractual commitments and other factors.
Certain of these power contracts contain a provision that requires SCE to
maintain an investment grade credit rating from each of the major credit rating
agencies, referred to as a credit-risk-related contingent feature. If SCE's
credit rating were to fall below investment grade, SCE may be required to pay
the derivative liability or post additional collateral. The aggregate fair value
of all derivative liabilities with these credit-risk-related contingent features
was $6 million and $25 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively,
for which SCE has posted no collateral to its counterparties for the respective
periods. If the credit-risk-related contingent features underlying these
agreements were triggered on December 31, 2012, SCE would be required to post $6
million of collateral and pay $23 million to settle outstanding payables.
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Counterparty Default Risk Exposure
As part of SCE's procurement activities, SCE contracts with a number of
utilities, energy companies, financial institutions and other companies,
collectively referred to as counterparties. If a counterparty were to default on
its contractual obligations, SCE could be exposed to potentially volatile spot
markets for buying replacement power or selling excess power. In addition, SCE
would be exposed to the risk of non-payment of accounts receivable, primarily
related to sales of excess energy and realized gains on derivative instruments.
Substantially all of the contracts that SCE has executed with counterparties are
either entered into under SCE's procurement plan which has been pre-approved by
the CPUC, or the contracts are approved by the CPUC before becoming effective.
As a result of regulatory recovery mechanisms, losses from non-performance are
not expected to affect earnings, but may temporarily affect cash flows.
To manage credit risk, SCE looks at the risk of a potential default by
counterparties. Credit risk is measured by the loss that would be incurred if
counterparties failed to perform pursuant to the terms of their contractual
obligations. To mitigate credit risk from counterparties, master netting
agreements are used whenever possible and counterparties may be required to
pledge collateral when deemed necessary.
Margin and Collateral Deposits
SCE's margin and collateral deposits include cash deposited with counterparties
and brokers as credit support under energy contracts. The amount of margin and
collateral deposits generally varies based on changes in the fair value of the
related positions. SCE nets counterparty receivables and payables where balances
exist under master netting agreements. SCE presents the portion of its margin
and collateral deposits netted with its derivative positions on its consolidated
balance sheets. The following table summarizes margin and collateral deposits
provided to counterparties:
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011
Collateral provided to counterparties:
Offset against derivative liabilities $ 47 $ 51
Reflected in margin and collateral deposits 8
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Note 7. Income Taxes
Current and Deferred Taxes
Edison International's sources of income (loss) before income taxes are:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 1,861 $ 1,668 $ 1,479
Discontinued operations before income taxes (2,235 ) (1,931 ) 191
Income (loss) before income tax $ (374 ) $ (263 ) $ 1,670
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The components of income tax expense (benefit) by location of taxing
jurisdiction are:
Edison International SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010
Current:
Federal $ - $ (279 ) $ (143 ) $ - $ (275 ) $ (145 )
State - 80 (104 ) 50 91 (71 )
- (199 ) (247 ) 50 (184 ) (216 )
Deferred:
Federal 132 727 614 136 757 663
State 135 40 (32 ) 28 28 (7 )
267 767 582 164 785 656
Total continuing operations 267 568 335 214 601 440
Discontinued operations (549 ) (853 ) 27 - - -
Total $ (282 ) $ (285 ) $ 362 $ 214 $ 601 $ 440
The components of net accumulated deferred income tax liability for continuing
operations are:
Edison International SCE
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2012 2011
Deferred tax assets:
Property and software related $ 600 $ 728 $ 600 $ 728
Unrealized gains and losses 491 385 477 374
Loss and credit carryforwards 1,515 689 125 15
Regulatory balancing accounts 80 89 80 89
Pension and PBOPs 275 179 99 173
Other 723 696 625 480
Sub-total $ 3,684 $ 2,766 $ 2,006 $ 1,859
Less valuation allowance 1,017 - - -
Total $ 2,667 $ 2,766 $ 2,006 $ 1,859
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property-related $ 7,289 $ 6,502 $ 7,279 $ 6,492
Capitalized software costs 325 324 325 324
Regulatory balancing accounts 296 301 296 301
Unrealized gains and losses 477 374 477 374
Other 471 419 379 238
Total $ 8,858 $ 7,920 $ 8,756 $ 7,729
Accumulated deferred income tax
liability, net $ 6,191 $ 5,154 $ 6,750 $ 5,870
Classification of accumulated
deferred income taxes, net:
Included in deferred credits and
other liabilities $ 6,127 $ 5,065 $ 6,669 $ 5,781
Included in current liabilities 64 89 81 89
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As of December 31, 2012, Edison International had $309 million of federal tax
credit carryforwards of which $287 million expire between 2029 and 2032 and the
remainder has no expiration date. Additionally, there were $1.2 billion of net
operating loss carryforwards (tax effected) of which $26 million expire between
2015 and 2024, and the remainder expire in 2031 and 2032.
As of December 31, 2012, SCE had $42 million of federal tax credit carryforwards
of which $28 million expire between 2030 and 2032 and the remainder has no
expiration date. Additionally, there were $83 million of net operating loss
carryforwards (tax effected) of which $12 million expire between 2015 and 2016,
and the remainder expire in 2031 and 2032.
Edison International recorded deferred tax assets of $1.5 billion related to net
operating losses and tax carryforwards that pertain to Edison International's
consolidated or combined federal and state tax returns, including EME. Edison
International continues to consolidate EME for federal and certain combined
state tax returns. Under federal and state tax regulations, a tax
deconsolidation of EME in future periods, as expected through the bankruptcy
proceeding, would result in EME retaining a portion of such carryforward
benefits and reducing the amounts that Edison International would be eligible to
use in future periods. As a result of the expected future tax deconsolidation
and separation of EME from Edison International, Edison International has
recorded a valuation allowance of $1.0 billion based on the estimated amount of
such benefits as of December 31, 2012, as calculated under the applicable
federal and state tax regulations. The net loss Edison International recognized
for the deconsolidation of EME in fiscal year ending December 31, 2012 includes
the tax impact of recognition of net operating loss carryforwards less the
valuation allowance. During the period that EME continues to be included in the
consolidated and/or combined federal and state tax returns of Edison
International, and subject to the existing tax allocation agreements, EME will
continue to receive or make tax allocation payments. If EME tax attributes were
utilized while EME is a member of the Edison International consolidated tax
group, for example, a cash payment to EME could be required commensurate with
the value of EME tax attributes utilized. Changes in the amount of tax
attributes may impact the amount of the valuation allowance and thereby, affect
income or losses from discontinued operations (see Note 18).
As of December 31, 2012, Edison International has a tax basis of $542 million
(tax-effected) in the stock of EME. To the extent that Edison International's
tax basis in EME is positive upon tax deconsolidation, Edison International will
be entitled to claim a capital loss deduction equal to its tax basis in the
stock of EME upon tax deconsolidation, which is expected when EME emerges from
bankruptcy and the stock is transferred. A capital loss deduction can only be
utilized to offset capital gains. A change in tax basis of the stock in EME can
result from a number of items, including, but not limited to, utilization of net
operating loss carryforwards and tax payments. Edison International has not
recorded a deferred tax asset due to uncertainty around whether there will be a
positive tax basis upon tax deconsolidation or, whether, in the event that the
tax basis is positive, whether future capital gains would be generated to offset
a capital loss.
See Note 17 for additional information on joint tax liabilities of Edison
International and EME.
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Effective Tax Rate
The table below provides a reconciliation of income tax expense computed at the
federal statutory income tax rate to the income tax provision:
Edison International SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010
Income from continuing
operations before income
taxes $ 1,861 $ 1,668 $ 1,479 $ 1,874 $ 1,745 $ 1,532
Provision for income tax
at federal statutory
rate of 35% 652 584 518 656 611 536
Increase (decrease) in
income tax from:
Items presented with
related state income
tax, net:
Repair deductions1 (231 ) - - (231 ) - -
Global Settlement
related2 - - (159 ) - - (95 )
Change in tax accounting
method for asset removal
costs3 - - (40 ) - - (40 )
State tax, net of
federal benefit 108 85 44 54 80 59
Health care legislation4 - - 39 - - 39
Property-related5 (223 ) (46 ) (92 ) (223 ) (46 ) (92 )
Accumulated deferred
income tax adjustments (41 ) (30 ) - (41 ) (30 ) -
Tax reserve 40 - 44 36 (3 ) 45
Other (38 ) (25 ) (19 ) (37 ) (11 ) (12 )
Total income tax expense
from continuing
operations $ 267 $ 568 $ 335 $ 214 $ 601 $ 440
Effective tax rate 14.3 % 34.1 % 22.7 % 11.4 % 34.4 % 28.7 %
1 As discussed below, SCE recorded a $231 million earnings benefit in the fourth
quarter of 2012, resulting from the flow-through regulatory treatment for
certain repair costs for 2009 - 2011 as adopted in the 2012 GRC.
2 During 2010, Edison International and SCE recognized an earnings benefit of
$159 million and $95 million, respectively, from the acceptance by the
California Franchise Tax Board of the IRS tax positions finalized in 2009 and
receipt of the final interest determination from the Franchise Tax Board.
3 During the second quarter of 2010, the IRS approved Edison International's
request to change its tax accounting method for asset removal costs primarily
related to SCE's infrastructure replacement program. As a result, Edison
International and SCE recognized a $40 million earnings benefit (of which
$28 million relates to asset removal costs incurred prior to 2010) from
deducting asset removal costs earlier in the construction cycle. These
deductions were recorded on a flow-through basis as required by the CPUC.
4 During the first quarter of 2010, Edison International and SCE recorded a
$39 million non-cash charge to reverse previously recognized federal tax benefits eliminated by the federal health care legislation enacted in March
2010. The health care law eliminated the federal tax deduction for retiree
health care costs to the extent those costs are eligible for federal Medicare
Part D subsidies.
5 Incremental repair benefit recorded in 2012. See discussion of repair
deductions below.
The CPUC requires flow-through ratemaking treatment for the current tax benefit
arising from certain property-related and other temporary differences which
reverse over time. The accounting treatment for these temporary differences
results in recording regulatory assets and liabilities for amounts that would
otherwise be recorded to deferred income tax expense.
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2012 GRC Earnings Benefit from Repair Deductions
Edison International made a voluntary election in 2009 to change its tax
accounting method for certain repair costs incurred on SCE's transmission,
distribution and generation assets. Regulatory treatment for the incremental
deductions taken after the 2009 election to change SCE's tax accounting method
for certain repair costs was included as part of SCE's 2012 GRC. The 2012 GRC
decision retained flow-through treatment of repair deductions for regulatory
purposes, which resulted in SCE recognizing an earnings benefit of $231 million
from these incremental deductions taken in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The earnings
benefit results from recognition of a regulatory asset for recovery of deferred
income taxes in future periods due to the flow-through treatment of repair
deduction for income tax purposes. The 2012 earnings benefits from incremental
repair deductions following the same regulatory treatment was $115 million
(classified as property related in the above table).
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
Authoritative guidance related to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes
requires an enterprise to recognize, in its financial statements, the best
estimate of the impact of a tax position by determining if the weight of the
available evidence indicates it is more likely than not, based solely on the
technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. The
guidance requires the disclosure of all unrecognized tax benefits, which
includes both the reserves recorded for tax positions on filed tax returns and
the unrecognized portion of affirmative claims.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
The following table provides a reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits for
continuing and discontinued operations:
Edison International SCE
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010
Balance at January 1, $ 631 $ 565 $ 664 $ 373 $ 329 $ 482
Tax positions taken
during the current year:
Increases 33 39 42 35 34 47
Tax positions taken
during a prior year:
Increases 177 102 273 169 82 140
Decreases (11 ) (75 ) (332 ) (6 ) (72 ) (272 )
Decreases -
Deconsolidation of EME 1 (18 ) - - - - -
Decreases for settlements
during the period - - (82 ) - - (68 )
Balance at December 31, $ 812 $ 631 $ 565 $ 571
$ 373 $ 329
1 Unrecognized tax benefits of EME have been deconsolidated as a result of the
bankruptcy filing by EME, except for tax liabilities that Edison International
is jointly liable with EME under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable
state statues. See Note 17 for further information.
As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, if recognized, $622 million and $532 million
respectively, of the unrecognized tax benefits would impact Edison
International's effective tax rate; and $388 million and $282 million,
respectively, of the unrecognized tax benefits would impact SCE's effective tax
rate.
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Tax Disputes
Edison International's federal income tax returns and its California combined
franchise tax returns are currently open for years subsequent to 2002. In
addition, specific California refund claims made by Edison International for
years 1991 through 2002 are currently under review by the Franchise Tax Board.
The IRS examination phase of tax years 2003 through 2006 was completed in the
fourth quarter of 2010, which included proposed adjustments for the following
two items:
• A proposed adjustment increasing the taxable gain on the 2004 sale of EME's
international assets, which if sustained, would result in a federal tax
payment of approximately $198 million, including interest and penalties
through December 31, 2012 (the IRS has asserted a 40% penalty for
understatement of tax liability related to this matter), see Note 17.
• A proposed adjustment to disallow a component of SCE's repair allowance
deduction, which if sustained, would result in a federal tax payment of
approximately $96 million, including interest through December 31, 2012.
Edison International disagrees with the proposed adjustments and filed a protest
with the IRS in the first quarter of 2011. The appeals process to date has not
resulted in a change in the proposed adjustment by the IRS on the taxable gain
on the 2004 sale of EME's international assets. If a deficiency notice is issued
on this item, it would require payment of the tax, interest and any penalties
within 90 days of its issuance or a filing of a petition in United States Tax
Court.
Tax Years 2007 - 2009
The IRS examination phase of tax years 2007 through 2009 is expected to be
completed in the first quarter of 2013. Edison International expects a Revenue
Agent Report to be issued no later than March 1, 2013.
Accrued Interest and Penalties
The total amount of accrued interest and penalties related to income tax
liabilities for continuing and discontinued operations are:
Edison International SCE
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2012 2011
Accrued interest and penalties $ 278 $ 242 $ 87 $ 75
The net after-tax interest and penalties recognized in income tax expense are:
Edison International SCE
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010
Net after-tax interest
and penalties tax benefit
(expense) $ (10 ) $ (8 ) $ 166 $ (11 ) $ (8 ) $ 80
Note 8. Compensation and Benefit Plans
Employee Savings Plan
The 401(k) defined contribution savings plan is designed to supplement
employees' retirement income. The following employer contributions were made for
continuing operations:
Edison International SCE
(in millions) Years ended December 31,
2012 $ 85 $ 84
2011 84 83
2010 77 76
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Pension Plans and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
Pension Plans
Noncontributory defined benefit pension plans (some with cash balance features)
cover most employees meeting minimum service requirements. SCE recognizes
pension expense for its nonexecutive plan as calculated by the actuarial method
used for ratemaking. The expected contributions (all by the employer) for Edison
International and SCE are approximately $220 million and $182 million,
respectively, for the year ending December 31, 2013. Annual contributions made
to most of SCE's pension plans are anticipated to be recovered through
CPUC-approved regulatory mechanisms. Annual contributions to these plans are
expected to be, at a minimum, equal to the related annual expense.
The funded position of Edison International's pension is sensitive to changes in
market conditions. Changes in overall interest rate levels significantly affect
the company's liabilities, while assets held in the various trusts established
to fund Edison International's long-term pension are affected by movements in
the equity and bond markets. The market value of the investments (reflecting
investment returns, contributions and benefit payments) within the plan trusts
declined 35% during 2008. This reduction in value of plan assets combined with
increased liabilities has resulted in a change in the pension plan funding
status from a surplus to a material deficit, which will result in increased
future expense and cash contributions. The Edison International pension remains
underfunded as liabilities have increased significantly as a result of steady
declines in interest rates. Due to SCE's regulatory recovery treatment, the
unfunded status is offset by a regulatory asset.
Non-Executive Retirement Plan Liabilities of EME
The employees of EME and its subsidiaries participate in a number of qualified
retirement plans that are sponsored by either Edison International or SCE. Under
these benefit plans EME is obligated to make contributions to fund the costs of
the plans. Edison International Parent has not guaranteed the obligations of
EME, however, under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state statutes,
Edison International Parent is jointly liable for qualified retirement plans. As
a result of the EME Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Edison International has
recorded an $80 million long-term liability related to employees of EME
participation in these plans which is reflected in the table below. Under the
Plan Support Agreement, Edison International plans to transfer the stock of EME
to the unsecured creditors no later than December 31, 2014. Accordingly, it is
currently expected that no future service will be earned after 2014 under these
plans and the table below includes projected salary increases for 2013 and 2014
only. As a result, a curtailment has been reflected in the table below. For
further information on the EME Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, refer to Note 17.
Transfer of Certain Postretirement Benefits to Edison International
In March 2012, Edison International agreed to assume the liabilities for active
employees of SCE and EME under the specified plans related to pension benefits.
EME is obligated to fund costs on an after tax basis each pay period while SCE
is obligated to reimburse Edison International upon settlement of liabilities on
an after tax basis.
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discontinued operations is shown below:
Edison International SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2012 2011
Change in projected benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation at beginning
of year $ 4,493 $ 4,080 $ 4,112 $ 3,732
Service cost 179 165 156 145
Interest cost 196 210 176 192
Liability transferred to Edison
International 23 - (92 ) -
Actuarial loss 370 327 318 311
Curtailment (26 ) - - -
Benefits paid (253 ) (289 ) (236 ) (268 )
Deconsolidation of EME1 (34 ) - - -
Projected benefit obligation at end of year $ 4,948 $ 4,493 $ 4,434 $ 4,112
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of
year $ 3,153 $ 3,235 $ 2,971 $ 3,066
Actual return on plan assets 460 61 431 58
Employer contributions 182 146 154 115
Benefits paid (253 ) (289 ) (236 ) (268 )
Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 3,542 $ 3,153 $ 3,320 $ 2,971
Funded status at end of year $ (1,406 ) $ (1,340 ) $ (1,114 ) $ (1,141 )
Amounts recognized in the consolidated
balance sheets consist of:
Current liabilities $ (19 ) $ (11 ) $ (6 ) $ (6 )
Long-term liabilities (1,387 ) (1,329 ) (1,108 ) (1,135 )
$ (1,406 ) $ (1,340 ) $ (1,114 ) $ (1,141 )
Amounts recognized in accumulated other
comprehensive loss consist of:
Prior service cost $ - $ 1 $ - $ -
Net loss 127 139 40 41
$ 127 $ 140 $ 40 $ 41
Amounts recognized as a regulatory asset:
Prior service cost $ 30 $ 34 $ 30 $ 34
Net loss 999 955 999 955
$ 1,029 $ 989 $ 1,029 $ 989
Total not yet recognized as expense $ 1,156 $ 1,129 $ 1,069 $ 1,030
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of
year $ 4,609 $ 4,157 $ 4,171 $ 3,817
Pension plans with an accumulated benefit
obligation in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation $ 4,948 $ 4,493 $ 4,434 $ 4,112
Accumulated benefit obligation 4,609 4,157 4,171 3,817
Fair value of plan assets 3,542 3,153 3,320 2,971
Weighted-average assumptions used to
determine obligations at end of year:
Discount rate 3.75 % 4.5 % 3.75 % 4.5 %
Rate of compensation increase 4.5 % 4.5 % 4.5 % 4.5 %
1 The retirement plan liabilities of EME have been deconsolidated as a result of
the bankruptcy filing by EME, except for qualified pension plans that Edison
International is jointly liable with EME under the Internal Revenue Code. See
Note 17 for further information.
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Edison International SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010
Service cost $ 163 $ 149 $ 133 $ 160 $ 145 $ 132
Interest cost 183 196 196 180 192 193
Expected return on plan assets (217 ) (226 ) (200 ) (217 ) (225 ) (201 )
Settlement costs 5 - - 4 - -
Amortization of prior service cost 3 7 8 3 7 8
Amortization of net loss 61 25 20 57 22 17
Expense under accounting standards $ 198 $ 151 $ 157 $ 187 $ 141 $ 149
Regulatory adjustment (deferred) (19 ) (28 ) (52 ) (19 ) (28 ) (52 )
Total expense recognized $ 179 $ 123 $ 105 $ 168 $ 113 $ 97
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other
comprehensive income for continuing operations:
Edison International SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010
Net loss $ 36 $ 13 $ 18 $ 20 $ 8 $ 15
Amortization of prior
service cost - - (1 ) - - -
Amortization of net loss (10 ) (11 ) (8 ) (6 ) (7 ) (4 )
Total recognized in
other comprehensive loss $ 26 $ 2 $ 9 $ 14 $ 1 $ 11
Total recognized in
expense and other
comprehensive income $ 205 $ 125 $ 114 $ 182 $ 114 $ 108
In accordance with authoritative guidance on rate-regulated enterprises, SCE
records regulatory assets and liabilities instead of charges and credits to
other comprehensive income (loss) for the portion of SCE's postretirement
benefit plans that are recoverable in utility rates. The estimated amounts that
will be amortized to expense in 2013 and the net loss expected to be
reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for continuing operations
are as follows:
(in millions) Edison International SCE
Unrecognized net loss to be amortized $ 61 $ 56
Unrecognized prior service cost to be amortized 3 3
Net loss to be reclassified 13 8
Edison International and SCE used the following weighted-average assumptions to
determine expense for continuing operations:
Years ended December 31,
2012 2011 2010
Discount rate 4.5 % 5.25 % 6.0 %
Rate of compensation increase 4.5 % 5.0 % 5.0 %
Expected long-term return on plan assets 7.5 % 7.5 % 7.5 %
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expected to be paid:
Edison International SCE
(in millions) Years ended December 31,
2013 $ 327 $ 295
2014 322 295
2015 372 303
2016 349 310
2017 350 311
2018 - 2022 1,736 1,568
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
Most non-union employees retiring at or after age 55 with at least 10 years of
service may be eligible for postretirement medical, dental, vision and life
insurance and other benefits. Eligibility for a company contribution toward the
cost of these benefits in retirement depends on a number of factors, including
the employee's hire date. The expected contributions (all by the employer) to
the PBOP trust for both Edison International and SCE are $30 million for the
year ending December 31, 2013. Annual contributions made to SCE plans are
anticipated to be recovered through CPUC-approved regulatory mechanisms and are
expected to be, at a minimum, equal to the total annual expense for these plans.
The funded position of Edison International's PBOP is sensitive to changes in
market conditions. Changes in overall interest rate levels significantly affect
the company's liabilities, while assets held in the various trusts established
to fund Edison International's other postretirement benefits are affected by
movements in the equity and bond markets. The market value of the investments
(reflecting investment returns, contributions and benefit payments) within the
plan trust declined 33% during 2008. This reduction in the value of plan assets
resulted in an increase in the plan's underfunded status and will also result in
increased future expense and increased future contributions. Edison
International's PBOP is underfunded as liabilities have increased significantly
as a result of steady declines in interest rates. Due to SCE's regulatory
recovery treatment, the unfunded status is offset by a regulatory asset.
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discontinuing operations is shown below:
Edison International SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2012 2011
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 2,553 $ 2,425 $ 2,415 $ 2,295
Service cost 47 43 47 40
Interest cost 108 121 108 114
Other costs 2 - 2 -
Actuarial (gain) loss (86 ) 47 (86 ) 46
Plan participants' contributions 16 18 16 18
Medicare Part D subsidy received 4 5 4 5
Benefits paid (54 ) (106 ) (54 ) (103 )
Deconsolidation of EME1 (130 ) - - -
Benefit obligation at end of year $ 2,460 $ 2,553 $ 2,452 $ 2,415
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of
year $ 1,570 $ 1,606 $ 1,570 $ 1,606
Actual return on assets 212 11 212 10
Employer contributions 52 36 52 34
Plan participants' contributions 16 18 16 18
Medicare Part D subsidy received 4 5 4 5
Benefits paid (54 ) (106 ) (54 ) (103 )
Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 1,800 $ 1,570 $ 1,800 $ 1,570
Funded status at end of year $ (660 ) $ (983 ) $ (652 ) $ (845 )
Amounts recognized in the consolidated
balance sheets consist of:
Current liabilities $ (18 ) $ (19 ) $ (18 ) $ (16 )
Long-term liabilities (642 ) (964 ) (634 ) (829 )
$ (660 ) $ (983 ) $ (652 ) $ (845 )
Amounts recognized in accumulated other
comprehensive loss (income) consist of:
Prior service cost (credit) $ - $ 8 $ - $ -
Net loss 5 27 - -
$ 5 $ 35 $ - $ -
Amounts recognized as a regulatory asset
(liability):
Prior service credit $ (89 ) $ (125 ) $ (89 ) $ (125 )
Net loss 610 839 610 839
$ 521 $ 714 $ 521 $ 714
Total not yet recognized as expense $ 526 $ 749 $ 521 $ 714
Weighted-average assumptions used to
determine obligations at end of year:
Discount rate 4.25 % 4.75 % 4.25 % 4.75 %
Assumed health care cost trend rates:
Rate assumed for following year 8.5 % 9.5 % 8.5 % 9.5 %
Ultimate rate 5.0 % 5.25 % 5.0 % 5.25 %
Year ultimate rate reached 2020 2019 2020 2019
1 The postretirement plan liabilities of EME have been deconsolidated as a
result of the bankruptcy filing by EME. See Note 17 for further information.
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Edison International SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010
Service cost $ 47 $ 40 $ 35 $ 47 $ 40 $ 34
Interest cost 108 115 121 108 114 121
Expected return on plan assets (108 ) (111 ) (101 ) (109 ) (111 ) (100 )
Other costs 2 - - 2 - -
Amortization of prior service credit (35 ) (35 ) (36 ) (35 ) (35 ) (37 )
Amortization of net loss 39 26 35 39 26 35
Total expense $ 53 $ 35 $ 54 $ 52 $ 34 $ 53
The net gain (loss) recognized in Edison International's other comprehensive
income for continuing operations was zero, $1 million and $(1) million for the
years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The amortization of
prior service credit recognized in Edison International's other comprehensive
for continuing operations was zero for both of the years ended December 31, 2012
and 2011 and $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.
In accordance with authoritative guidance on rate-regulated enterprises, SCE
records regulatory assets and liabilities instead of charges and credits to
other comprehensive income (loss) for the portion of SCE's postretirement
benefit plans that are recoverable in utility rates. The estimated amounts that
will be amortized to expense in 2013 for continuing operations are as follows:
(in millions) Edison International SCE
Unrecognized net loss to be amortized $ 28 $ 28
Unrecognized prior service credit to be amortized (36 ) (36 )
The amount of net loss expected to be reclassified from other comprehensive loss
for Edison International's continuing operations and SCE is less than $1 million
and zero, respectively.
Edison International and SCE used the following weighted-average assumptions to
determine expense for continuing operations:
Years ended December 31,
2012 2011 2010
Discount rate 4.75 % 5.5 % 6.0 %
Expected long-term return on plan assets 7.0 % 7.0 % 7.0 %
Assumed health care cost trend rates:
Current year 9.5 % 9.75 % 8.25 %
Ultimate rate 5.25 % 5.5 % 5.5 %
Year ultimate rate reached 2019 2019 2016
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the following effects on continuing operations:
Edison International SCE
One-Percentage-Point One-Percentage-Point One-Percentage-Point One-Percentage-Point
(in millions) Increase Decrease Increase Decrease
Effect on accumulated benefit obligation as
of December 31, 2012 $ 276 $ (228 ) $ 275 $ (227 )
Effect on annual aggregate service and
interest costs 13 (11 ) 13 (11 )
The following benefit payments are expected to be paid:
Edison International SCE
(in millions) Years ended December 31,
2013 $ 91 $ 90
2014 97 97
2015 103 103
2016 109 109
2017 116 116
2018 - 2022 662 659
Plan Assets
Description of Pension and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions
Investment Strategies
The investment of plan assets is overseen by a fiduciary investment committee.
Plan assets are invested using a combination of asset classes, and may have
active and passive investment strategies within asset classes. Target
allocations for 2012 and 2011 pension plan assets are 30% for U.S. equities, 16%
for non-U.S. equities, 35% for fixed income, 15% for opportunistic and/or
alternative investments and 4% for other investments. Target allocations for
2012 and 2011 PBOP plan assets are 41% for U.S. equities, 17% for non-U.S.
equities, 34% for fixed income, 7% for opportunistic and/or alternative
investments, and 1% for other investments. Edison International employs multiple
investment management firms. Investment managers within each asset class cover a
range of investment styles and approaches. Risk is managed through
diversification among multiple asset classes, managers, styles and securities.
Plan, asset class and individual manager performance is measured against
targets. Edison International also monitors the stability of its investment
managers' organizations.
Allowable investment types include:
• United States Equities: Common and preferred stocks of large, medium, and
small companies which are predominantly United States-based.
• Non-United States Equities: Equity securities issued by companies domiciled
outside the United States and in depository receipts which represent ownership
of securities of non-United States companies.
• Fixed Income: Fixed income securities issued or guaranteed by the United
States government, non-United States governments, government agencies and
instrumentalities including municipal bonds, mortgage backed securities and
corporate debt obligations. A portion of the fixed income positions may be
held in debt securities that are below investment grade.
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Opportunistic, Alternative and Other Investments:
• Opportunistic: Investments in short to intermediate term market opportunities.
Investments may have fixed income and/or equity characteristics and may be
either liquid or illiquid.
• Alternative: Limited partnerships that invest in non-publicly traded entities.
• Other: Investments diversified among multiple asset classes such as global
equity, fixed income currency and commodities markets. Investments are made in
liquid instruments within and across markets. The investment returns are
expected to approximate the plans' expected investment returns.
Asset class portfolio weights are permitted to range within plus or minus 3%.
Where approved by the fiduciary investment committee, futures contracts are used
for portfolio rebalancing and to reallocate portfolio cash positions. Where
authorized, a few of the plans' investment managers employ limited use of
derivatives, including futures contracts, options, options on futures and
interest rate swaps in place of direct investment in securities to gain
efficient exposure to markets. Derivatives are not used to leverage the plans or
any portfolios.
Determination of the Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Assets
The overall expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption is based on
the long-term target asset allocation for plan assets and capital markets return
forecasts for asset classes employed. A portion of the PBOP trust asset returns
are subject to taxation, so the expected long-term rate of return for these
assets is determined on an after-tax basis.
Capital Markets Return Forecasts
Our capital markets return forecast methodologies primarily use a combination of
historical market data, current market conditions, proprietary forecasting
expertise, complex models to develop asset class return forecasts and a building
block approach. The forecasts are developed using variables such as real
risk-free interest, inflation, and asset class specific risk premiums. For
equities, the risk premium is based on an assumed average equity risk premium of
5% over cash. The forecasted return on private equity and opportunistic
investments are estimated at a 2% premium above public equity, reflecting a
premium for higher volatility and lower liquidity. For fixed income, the risk
premium is based off of a comprehensive modeling of credit spreads.
Fair Value of Plan Assets
The PBOP Plan and the Southern California Edison Company Retirement Plan Trust
(Master Trust) assets include investments in equity securities, U.S. treasury
securities, other fixed-income securities, common/collective funds, mutual
funds, other investment entities, foreign exchange and interest rate contracts,
and partnership/joint ventures. Equity securities, U.S. treasury securities,
mutual and money market funds are classified as Level 1 as fair value is
determined by observable, unadjusted quoted market prices in active or highly
liquid and transparent markets. Common/collective funds are valued at the net
asset value ("NAV") of shares held. Although common/collective funds are
determined by observable prices, they are classified as Level 2 because they
trade in markets that are less active and transparent. The fair value of the
underlying investments in equity mutual funds and equity common/collective funds
are based upon stock-exchange prices. The fair value of the underlying
investments in fixed-income common/collective funds, fixed-income mutual funds
and other fixed income securities including municipal bonds are based on
evaluated prices that reflect significant observable market information such as
reported trades, actual trade information of similar securities, benchmark
yields, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, bids, offers and relevant credit
information. Foreign exchange and interest rate contracts are classified as
Level 2 because the values are based on observable prices but are not traded on
an exchange. Futures contracts trade on an exchange and therefore are classified
as Level 1. Two of the partnerships are classified as Level 2 since these
investments can be readily redeemed at NAV and the underlying investments are
liquid, publicly traded fixed-income securities which have observable prices.
The remaining partnerships/joint ventures are classified as Level 3 because fair
value is determined primarily based upon management estimates of future cash
flows. Other investment entities are valued similarly to common collective funds
and are therefore classified as Level 2. The Level 1 registered investment
companies are either mutual or money market funds. The remaining funds in this
category are readily redeemable at NAV and classified as Level 2 and are
discussed further at footnote 7 to the pension plan master trust investments
table below.
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Edison International reviews the process/procedures of both the pricing services
and the trustee to gain an understanding of the inputs/assumptions and valuation
techniques used to price each asset type/class. The trustee and Edison
International's validation procedures for pension and PBOP equity and fixed
income securities are the same as the nuclear decommissioning trusts. For
further discussion see Note 4. The values of Level 1 mutual and money market
funds are publicly quoted. The trustees obtain the values of common/collective
and other investment funds from the fund managers. The values of partnerships
are based on partnership valuation statements updated for cash flows. SCE's
investment managers corroborate the trustee fair values.
Pension Plan
The following table sets forth the Master Trust investments for Edison
International and SCE that were accounted for at fair value as of December 31,
2012 by asset class and level within the fair value hierarchy:
(in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Corporate stocks1 $ 743 $ - $ - $ 743
Common/collective funds2 - 635 - 635
U.S. government and agency securities3 242 350 - 592
Partnerships/joint ventures4 - 166 414 580
Corporate bonds5 - 508 - 508
Other investment entities6 - 271 - 271
Registered investment companies7 98 28 - 126
Interest-bearing cash 24 - - 24
Other 1 100 - 101
Total $ 1,108 $ 2,058 $ 414 $ 3,580
Receivables and payables, net (38 )
Net plan assets available for benefits $ 3,542
SCE's share of net plan assets $ 3,320
Edison International Parent and Other's
share of net plan assets 7
EME's share of net plan assets 215
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The following table sets forth the Master Trust investments that were accounted
for at fair value as of December 31, 2011 by asset class and level within the
fair value hierarchy:
(in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Corporate stocks1 $ 642 $ - $ - $ 642
Common/collective funds2 - 582 - 582
U.S. government and agency securities3 104 351 - 455
Partnerships/joint ventures4 - 140 448 588
Corporate bonds5 - 497 - 497
Other investment entities6 - 247 - 247
Registered investment companies7 79 29 - 108
Interest-bearing cash 5 - - 5
Other (1 ) 69 - 68
Total $ 829 $ 1,915 $ 448 $ 3,192
Receivables and payables, net (39 )
Net plan assets available for benefits $ 3,153
SCE's share of net plan assets $ 2,971
Edison International Parent and Other's
share of net plan assets 5
EME's share of net plan assets 177
1 Corporate stocks are diversified. For 2012 and 2011, respectively, performance
is primarily benchmarked against the Russell Indexes (60% and 60%) and Morgan
Stanley Capital International (MSCI) index (40% and 40%).
2 At December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, the common/collective assets were
invested in equity index funds that seek to track performance of the Standard
and Poor's (S&P 500) Index (29% and 29%), Russell 200 and Russell 1000 indexes
(28% and 27%) and the MSCI Europe, Australasia and Far East (EAFE) Index (11%
and 10%). A non-index U.S. equity fund representing 25% and 23% of this
category for 2012 and 2011, respectively, is actively managed. Another fund
representing 6% and 8% of this category for 2012 and 2011, respectively, is a
global asset allocation fund.
3 Level 1 U.S. government and agency securities are U.S. treasury bonds and
notes. Level 2 primarily relates to the Federal National Mortgage Association
and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.
4 Partnerships/joint venture Level 2 investments consist primarily of a
partnership which invests in publicly traded fixed income securities, primarily from the banking and finance industry and U.S. government agencies.
At December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, approximately 56% and 55% of the
Level 3 partnerships are invested in (1) asset backed securities, including
distressed mortgages and (2) commercial and residential loans and debt and
equity of banks. The remaining Level 3 partnerships are invested in small
private equity and venture capital funds. Investment strategies for these
funds include branded consumer products, early stage technology, California
geographic focus, and diversified US and non-US fund-of-funds.
5 Corporate bonds are diversified. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively,
this category includes $65 million and $53 million for collateralized mortgage
obligations and other asset backed securities of which $7 million and $10
million are below investment grade.
6 Other investment entities were primarily invested in (1) emerging market equity securities, (2) a hedge fund that invests through liquid instruments in
a global diversified portfolio of equity, fixed income, interest rate, foreign
currency and commodities markets, and (3) domestic mortgage backed securities.
7 Level 1 of registered investment companies primarily consisted of a global
equity mutual fund which seeks to outperform the MSCI World Total Return
Index. Level 2 primarily consisted of government inflation-indexed bonds and a
short-term bond fund.
At December 31, 2012 and 2011, approximately 66% and 69%, respectively, of the
publicly traded equity investments, including equities in the common/collective
funds, were located in the United States.
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The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of Edison
International's and SCE's Level 3 investments:
(in millions) 2012 2011
Fair value, net at beginning of period $ 448 $ 345
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at end of period 88 6
Relating to assets sold during the period 13 22
Purchases
98 130
Dispositions (233 ) (55 )
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 - -
Fair value, net at end of period $ 414 $ 448
Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions
The following table sets forth the PBOP Plan's financial assets for SCE that
were accounted for at fair value as of December 31, 2012 by asset class and
level within the fair value hierarchy:
(in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Common/collective funds1 $ - $ 723 $ - $ 723
Corporate stocks2 361 - - 361
Corporate notes and bonds3 - 210 - 210
Partnerships4 - 17 166 183
U.S. government and agency securities5 131 31 - 162
Registered investment companies6 68 - - 68
Interest bearing cash 24 - - 24
Other7 6 104 - 110
Total $ 590 $ 1,085 $ 166 $ 1,841
Receivables and payables, net (41 )
Combined net plan assets available for benefits $ 1,800
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The following table sets forth the PBOP Plan's financial assets for SCE that
were accounted for at fair value as of December 31, 2011 by asset class and
level within the fair value hierarchy:
(in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Common/collective funds1 $ - $ 642 $ - $ 642
Corporate stocks2 319 - - 319
Corporate notes and bonds3 - 177 - 177
Partnerships4 - 16 130 146
U.S. government and agency securities5 100 42 - 142
Registered investment companies6 80 - - 80
Interest bearing cash 12 - - 12
Other7 4 71 - 75
Total $ 515 $ 948 $ 130 $ 1,593
Receivables and payables, net (23 )
Combined net plan assets available for benefits $ 1,570
1 At December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, 60% and 63% of the common/collective assets are invested in a large cap index fund which seeks to
track performance of the Russell 1000 index. 23% and 21% of the assets in this
category are in index funds which seek to track performance in the MSCI
Europe, Australasia and Far East (EAFE) Index. 6% and 6% of this category are
invested in a privately managed bond fund and 6% and 6% in a fund which
invests in equity securities the fund manager believes are undervalued.
2 Corporate stock performance is primarily benchmarked against the Russell Indexes (50% and 53%) and the MSCI All Country World (ACWI) index (50% and
47%) for 2012 and 2011, respectively.
3 Corporate notes and bonds are diversified and include approximately $20 million and $14 million for commercial collateralized mortgage obligations and
other asset backed securities at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
4 At December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, 82% and 81% of the Level 3
partnerships category is invested in (1) asset backed securities including
distressed mortgages, (2) distressed companies and (3) commercial and
residential loans and debt and equity of banks.
5 Level 1 U.S. government and agency securities are U.S. treasury bonds and
notes. Level 2 primarily relates to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
and the Federal National Mortgage Association.
6 Level 1 registered investment companies consist of an investment grade
corporate bond mutual fund and a money market fund.
7 Other includes $73 million and $60 million of municipal securities at
December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
At December 31, 2012 and 2011, approximately 66% and 69%, respectively, of the
publicly traded equity investments, including equities in the common/collective
funds, were located in the United States.
The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of PBOP
Level 3 investments:
(in millions) 2012 2011
Fair value, net at beginning of period $ 130 $ 92
Actual return on plan assets
Relating to assets still held at end of period 20 (3 )
Relating to assets sold during the period 5 6
Purchases
35 48
Dispositions (24 ) (13 )
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 - -
Fair value, net at end of period $ 166 $ 130
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Stock-Based Compensation
Edison International maintains a shareholder approved incentive plan (the 2007
Performance Incentive Plan) that includes stock-based compensation. The maximum
number of shares of Edison International's common stock authorized to be issued
or transferred pursuant to awards under the 2007 Performance Incentive Plan, as
amended, is 49.5 million shares, plus the number of any shares subject to awards
issued under Edison International's prior plans and outstanding as of April 26,
2007, which expire, cancel or terminate without being exercised or shares being
issued ("carry-over shares"). As of December 31, 2012, Edison International had
approximately 26 million shares remaining for future issuance under its
stock-based compensation plans.
Stock Options
Under various plans, Edison International has granted stock options at exercise
prices equal to the average of the high and low price and, beginning in 2007, at
the closing price at the grant date. Edison International may grant stock
options and other awards related to or with a value derived from its common
stock to directors and certain employees. Options generally expire 10 years
after the grant date and vest over a period of four years of continuous service,
with expense recognized evenly over the requisite service period, except for
awards granted to retirement-eligible participants, as discussed in "Stock-Based
Compensation" in Note 1. Stock options granted in 2003 through 2006 accrue
dividend equivalents for the first five years of the option term. Stock options
granted in 2007 and later have no dividend equivalent rights except for options
granted to Edison International's Board of Directors in 2007. Unless transferred
to nonqualified deferral plan accounts, dividend equivalents accumulate without
interest. Dividend equivalents are paid in cash after the vesting date. Edison
International has discretion to pay certain dividend equivalents in shares of
Edison International common stock. Additionally, Edison International will
substitute cash awards to the extent necessary to pay tax withholding or any
government levies.
The fair value for each option granted was determined as of the grant date using
the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model
requires various assumptions noted in the following table:
Years ended December 31,
2012 2011 2010
Expected terms (in years) 6.9 7.0 7.3
Risk-free interest rate 1.1% - 1.7% 1.4% - 3.1% 2.0% - 3.2%
Expected dividend yield 2.8% - 3.1% 3.1% - 3.5% 3.3% - 4.0%
Weighted-average expected dividend yield 3.0% 3.4% 3.8%
Expected volatility 17.4% - 18.3% 18.2% - 19.0% 18.8% - 19.8%
Weighted-average volatility 18.3% 18.9% 19.8%
The expected term represents the period of time for which the options are
expected to be outstanding and is primarily based on historical exercise and
post-vesting cancellation experience and stock price history. The risk-free
interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on
a zero coupon U.S. Treasury STRIPS (separate trading of registered interest and
principal of securities) whose maturity equals the option's expected term on the
measurement date. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of
Edison International's common stock for the length of the option's expected term
for 2012. The volatility period used was 83 months, 84 months and 87 months at
December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
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Weighted-Average
Remaining Aggregate
Exercise Contractual Intrinsic Value
Stock options Price Term (Years) (in millions)
Edison International:
Outstanding at December 31, 2011 19,714,214 $ 34.86
Granted 3,769,948 43.18
Expired (219,983 ) 48.21
Forfeited (223,458 ) 40.08
Exercised (3,808,998 ) 26.35
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 19,231,723 37.96 6.11
Vested and expected to vest at December
31, 2012 18,958,712 37.99 6.04 $ 146
Exercisable at December 31, 2012 10,642,547 38.09 4.57 88
SCE:
Outstanding at December 31, 2011 10,526,540 $ 34.60
Granted 2,072,892 43.21
Expired (107,854 ) 49.06
Forfeited (176,938 ) 39.79
Exercised (2,173,557 ) 26.90
Affiliate transfers, net 167,378 35.42
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 10,308,461 37.73 6.14
Vested and expected to vest at December
31, 2012 9,952,333 37.74 6.08 $ 81
Exercisable at December 31, 2012 5,683,815 37.12 4.51 48
At December 31, 2012, total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock
options and the weighted-average period the cost is expected to be recognized
are as follows:
(in millions) Edison International SCE
Unrecognized compensation cost, net of expected
forfeitures $ 14 $ 11
Weighted-average period (in years) 2 2
Performance Shares
A target number of contingent performance shares were awarded to executives in
March 2010, March 2011 and March 2012, and vest at the end of December 2012,
2013 and 2014, respectively. Performance shares awarded contain dividend
equivalent reinvestment rights. An additional number of target contingent
performance shares are credited based on dividends on Edison International
common stock for which the ex-dividend date falls within the performance period;
these additional performance shares are subject to the same terms and conditions
as the original performance shares. The vesting of the 2010 and 2011 grants is
dependent upon a market performance condition and three years of continuous
service subject to a prorated adjustment for employees who are terminated under
certain circumstances or retire, but payment cannot be accelerated. The market
performance condition is based on Edison International's total shareholder
return relative to the total shareholder return of a specified group of peer
companies at the end of a three-calendar-year period. The number of performance
shares earned is determined based on Edison International's ranking among these
companies. The vesting of the 2012 grants is dependent upon the service
condition described above and the following performance conditions: half of the
2012 grants to each executive is subject to the market performance condition
described above, while the other half is subject to a financial performance
condition based on Edison International's three-year average annual "core"
earnings per share, as defined in the Edison International 2012 Long-Term
Incentives Terms and Conditions, measured against target levels. The number of
performance shares earned from the 2012 grants is determined based on these two
performance conditions. The number of performance shares earned from each year's
grants could range from zero to twice the target number (plus additional units
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credited as dividend equivalents). Performance shares earned are settled half in
cash and half in common stock; however, Edison International has discretion
under certain of the awards to pay the half subject to cash settlement in common
stock. Edison International also has discretion to pay certain dividend
equivalents in Edison International common stock. Additionally, cash awards are
substituted to the extent necessary to pay tax withholding or any government
levies. The portion of performance shares that can be settled in cash is
classified as a share-based liability award. The fair value of these shares is
remeasured at each reporting period and the related compensation expense is
adjusted. The portion of performance shares payable in common stock is
classified as a share-based equity award. Compensation expense related to these
shares is based on the grant-date fair value, which for each share is determined
as the closing price of Edison International common stock on the grant date;
however, with respect to the portion of the performance shares payable in common
stock that is subject to the financial performance condition described above,
the number of performance shares expected to be earned is subject to revision
and update at each reporting period, with a related adjustment of compensation
expense. Performance shares expense is recognized ratably over the requisite
service period based on the fair values determined (subject to the adjustments
discussed above), except for awards granted to retirement-eligible participants.
The fair value of market condition performance shares is determined using a
Monte Carlo simulation valuation model. The Monte Carlo simulation valuation
model requires various assumptions noted in the following table:
Years ended December 31,
2012 2011 2010
Equity awards
Grant date risk-free interest rate 0.4 % 1.2 % 1.3 %
Grant date expected volatility 13.2 % 20.4 % 21.6 %
Liability awards1
Expected volatility 12.1 % 15.9 % 20.6 %
Risk-free interest rate:
2012 awards 0.4 % * *
2011 awards 0.2 % 0.3 % *
2010 awards * 0.2 % 0.6 %
* Not applicable
1 The portion of performance shares classified as share-based liability awards
are revalued at each reporting period.
The risk-free interest rate is based on the daily spot rate on the grant or
valuation date on U.S. Treasury zero coupon issue or STRIPS with terms nearest
to the remaining term of the performance shares and is used as a proxy for the
expected return for the specified group of peer companies. Expected volatility
is based on the historical volatility of Edison International's (and the
specified group of peer companies') common stock for the most recent 36 months.
Historical volatility for each company in the specified group is obtained from a
financial data services provider.
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The following is a summary of the status of Edison International nonvested
performance shares:
Equity Awards Liability Awards
Weighted-Average
Grant Date Weighted-Average
Shares Fair Value Shares Fair Value
Edison International:
Nonvested at December 31, 20111 287,693 $ 31.60 287,471 $ 34.26
Granted 95,862 51.43 95,619
Forfeited (6,010 ) 40.85 (5,942 )
Vested2 (135,124 ) 32.23 (135,077 )
Nonvested at December 31, 2012 242,421 38.86 242,071 46.23
SCE:
Nonvested at December 31, 20111 160,225 $ 31.62 160,225 $ 34.52
Granted 52,684 51.48 52,512
Forfeited (4,296 ) 41.76 (4,363 )
Vested2 (79,124 ) 32.05 (79,133 )
Affiliate transfers, net 2,451 32.16 2,450
Nonvested at December 31, 2012 131,940 38.87 131,691 46.19
1 Excludes performance shares that were paid in 2012 as performance targets
were met at December 31, 2011.
2 Relates to performance shares that expired with zero value as performance
targets were not met at December 31, 2012.
The current portion of nonvested performance shares classified as liability
awards is reflected in "Other current liabilities" and the long-term portion is
reflected in "Pensions and benefits" on Edison International's and SCE's
consolidated balance sheets.
At December 31, 2012, total unrecognized compensation cost related to
performance shares (based on the December 31, 2012 fair value of performance
shares classified as equity awards) and the weighted-average period the cost is
expected to be recognized are as follows:
(in millions) Edison International SCE
Unrecognized compensation cost $ 4 $ 2
Weighted-average period (in years) 2 2
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units were awarded to Edison International's and SCE's
executives in March 2010, March 2011 and March 2012 and vest and become payable
in January 2013, 2014 and 2015, respectively. Each restricted stock unit awarded
is a contractual right to receive one share of Edison International common
stock, if vesting requirements are satisfied. Restricted stock units awarded
contain dividend equivalent reinvestment rights. An additional number of
restricted stock units will be credited based on dividends on Edison
International common stock for which the ex-dividend date falls within the
performance period. The vesting of Edison International's restricted stock units
is dependent upon continuous service through the end of the
three-calendar-year-plus-two-days vesting period. Vesting is subject to a
pro-rated adjustment for employees who are terminated under certain
circumstances or retire. Cash awards are substituted to the extent necessary to
pay tax withholding or any government levies.
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restricted stock units:
Edison International SCE
Weighted-Average Weighted-Average
Restricted Grant Date Restricted Grant Date
Stock Units Fair Value Stock Units Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2011 737,635 $ 32.20 411,566 $ 32.14
Granted 227,902 43.17 125,217 43.20
Forfeited (12,139 ) 39.94 (9,071 ) 40.23
Vested (273,930 ) 26.37 (166,352 ) 26.85
Affiliate transfers, net - - 7,193 31.43
Nonvested at December 31, 2012 679,468 $ 38.09 368,553 $ 38.07
The fair value for each restricted stock unit awarded is determined as the
closing price of Edison International common stock on the grant date.
Compensation expense related to these shares, which is based on the grant-date
fair value, is recognized ratably over the requisite service period, except for
awards whose holders become eligible for retirement vesting during the service
period, in which case recognition is accelerated into the year the holders
become eligible for retirement vesting. At December 31, 2012, total unrecognized
compensation cost related to restricted stock units is expected to be recognized
as follows:
(in millions) Edison International SCE
Unrecognized compensation cost, net of expected
forfeitures $ 6 $ 4
Cost to be recognized in 2013 4 3
Cost to be recognized in 2014 2 1
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Edison International SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions, except per
award amounts) 2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010
Stock-based compensation
expense1:
Stock options $ 18 $ 14 $ 14 $ 10 $ 9 $ 10
Performance shares 7 5 8 4 3 6
Restricted stock units 9 6 6 5 4 5
Other 1 5 7 - 4 6
Total stock-based
compensation expense $ 35 $ 30 $ 35 $ 19 $ 20 $ 27
Income tax benefits
related to stock
compensation expense $ 14 $ 12 $ 13 $ 8 $ 8 $ 11
Excess tax benefits
(expense)2 (6 ) 12 7 (13 ) 11 4
Stock options:
Weighted average grant
date fair value per
option granted $ 5.22 $ 5.61 $ 4.89 $ 5.22 $ 5.61 $ 4.87
Fair value of options
vested 17 18 18 10 10 11
Cash used to purchase
shares to settle options 169 90 61 96 46 27
Cash from participants
to exercise stock
options 101 59 38 59 28 18
Value of options
exercised 68 31 23 37 18 9
Tax benefits from
options exercised 27 12 9 15 7 4
Performance shares
classified as equity
awards:
Weighted average grant
date fair value per
share granted $ 51.43 $ 29.97 $ 32.25 $ 51.48 $ 29.40 $ 32.19
Fair value of shares
vested 4 4 4 3 2 3
Value of shares settled 4 - - 2 - -
Tax benefits realized
from settlement of
awards 2 - - 1 - -
Performance shares
classified as liability
awards:
Value of shares settled 4 - - 2 - -
Tax benefits realized
from settlement of
awards 2 - - 1 - -
Restricted stock units:
Values of shares settled $ 7 $ 6 $ - $ 4 $ 5 $ -
Tax benefits realized
from settlement of
awards 3 3 - 2 2 -
Weighted average grant
date fair value per unit
granted 43.17 38.01 32.12 43.20 38.07 33.38
1 Reflected in "Operations and maintenance" on Edison International's and SCE's
consolidated statements of income.
2 Reflected in "Settlements of stock-based compensation, net" in the financing
section of Edison International's and SCE's consolidated statements of cash
flows.
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Workforce Reduction
In 2012, SCE announced plans for downsizing to bring the San Onofre organization
and cost structure in line with industry peers. At December 31, 2012, SCE had
recorded $36 million in estimated cash severance costs (SCE's share) related to
the San Onofre workforce reduction. Also, in 2012, as part of a separate
reorganization event, SCE implemented plans to reduce its workforce and has
recorded estimated severance costs of $76 million as of December 31, 2012. The
workforce reductions reflect SCE's strategic direction to optimize its cost
structure and to minimize impacts on customer rates as well as aligning the cost
structure with its peers. SCE began to reduce the workforce in the fourth
quarter of 2012 related to both of these restructuring actions and will continue
during 2013. It is expected that SCE will complete the severance payments in
2013. The severance costs are included in "Operation and maintenance" in the
consolidated income statements.
Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies
Third-Party Power Purchase Agreements
SCE enters into various agreements to purchase power and electric capacity,
including:
• Renewable Energy Contracts - California law requires retail sellers of
electricity to comply with an RPS by delivering renewable energy, primarily
through power purchase contracts. Renewable energy contract payments generally
consist of payments based on a fixed price per megawatt hour. As of
December 31, 2012, SCE had 53 renewable energy contracts that were approved by
the CPUC and met critical contract provisions which expire at various dates
between 2013 and 2035.
• Qualifying Facility Power Purchase Agreements - Under the Public Utility
Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ("PURPA"), electric utilities are required,
with exceptions, to purchase energy and capacity from independent power
producers that are qualifying co-generation facilities and qualifying small
power production facilities ("QFs"). As of December 31, 2012, SCE had 155 QF
contracts which expire at various dates between 2013 and 2025.
• Other Power Purchase Agreements - In accordance with the SCE's CPUC-approved
long-term procurement plans, SCE has entered into capacity agreements with
third parties, including 10 combined heat and power contracts, 14 tolling
arrangements, 19 power call options and 112 resource adequacy contracts. SCE's
obligations under a portion of these agreements are limited to payments for
the availability of such resources.
At December 31, 2012, the undiscounted future minimum expected payments for the
SCE power purchase agreements that have been approved by the CPUC and have
completed major milestones for construction were as follows:
Renewable QF Power
Energy Purchase Other Purchase
(in millions) Contracts Agreements Agreements
2013 $ 629 $ 361 $ 851
2014 685 358 891
2015 756 324 765
2016 780 258 531
2017 781 226 523
Thereafter 13,031 387 2,554
Total future commitments $ 16,662 $ 1,914 $ 6,115
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Some of the power purchase agreements that SCE entered into with independent
power producers are treated as operating and capital leases. The following table
shows the future minimum expected payments due under the contracts that are
treated as operating and capital leases (these amounts are also included in the
table above). The future expected payments for capital leases are discounted to
their present value in the table below using SCE's incremental borrowing rate at
the inception of the leases. The amount of this discount is shown in the table
below as the amount representing interest.
Operating Capital
(in millions) Leases Leases
2013 $ 958 $ 33
2014 914 71
2015 933 109
2016 856 109
2017 830 109
Thereafter 11,688 1,642
Total future commitments $ 16,179 $ 2,073
Amount representing executory costs (438 )
Amount representing interest (752 )
Net commitments $ 883
Operating lease expense for these power purchase agreements was $1.3 billion in
2012, $1.4 billion in 2011 and $1.3 billion in 2010. The timing of SCE's
recognition of the lease expense conforms to ratemaking treatment for SCE's
recovery of the cost of electricity and is included in purchased power.
At December 31, 2012 and 2011, SCE's net capital leases reflected in "Utility
plant" on the consolidated balance sheets were $216 million and $222 million,
including accumulated amortization of $33 million and $27 million, respectively.
SCE had $6 million and $6 million included in "Other current liabilities" and
$210 million and $216 million included in "Other deferred credits and other
liabilities," representing the present value of the minimum lease payments due
under these contracts recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at
December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. SCE has a power purchase contract,
with net commitments totaling $667 million, that meet the requirements for
capital lease treatment, but is not reflected on the consolidated balance sheets
since the lease term begins in 2014.
Other Lease Commitments
The following summarizes the estimated minimum future commitments for SCE's
noncancelable other operating leases (excluding SCE's power purchase agreements
discussed above):
Operating
Leases -
(in millions) Other
2013 $ 71
2014 68
2015 54
2016 41
2017 27
Thereafter 201
Total future commitments $ 462
Operating lease expense for other leases (primarily related to vehicles, office
space and other equipment) were $75 million in 2012, $66 million in 2011 and
$62 million in 2010.
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Nuclear Decommissioning Commitment
SCE has collected in rates amounts for the future costs of removal of its
nuclear assets, and has placed those amounts in independent trusts. The recorded
liability to decommission SCE's nuclear power facilities is $2.7 billion as of
December 31, 2012, based on site-specific studies performed in 2008 for San
Onofre and 2007 for 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. SCE estimates
that it will spend approximately $8.6 billion through 2053 to decommission its
active nuclear facilities. This estimate is based on SCE's decommissioning cost
methodology used for ratemaking purposes, escalated at rates ranging from 1.8%
to 6.9% (depending on the cost element) annually. These costs are expected to be
funded from independent decommissioning trusts, which received contributions of
$23 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010. SCE estimates annual after-tax earnings on
the decommissioning funds of 4.2% to 5.7%. If the assumed return on trust assets
is not earned, it is probable that additional funds needed for decommissioning
will be recoverable through rates in the future. If the assumed return on trust
assets is greater than estimated, funding amounts may be reduced through future
decommissioning proceedings.
All of SCE's San Onofre Unit 1 decommissioning costs will be paid from its
nuclear decommissioning trust funds and are subject to CPUC review. The
estimated remaining cost to decommission San Onofre Unit 1 is recorded as an ARO
liability of $68 million at December 31, 2012. Total expenditures for the
decommissioning of San Onofre Unit 1 were $598 million from the beginning of the
project in 1998 through December 31, 2012.
Decommissioning expense under the ratemaking method was $23 million, $23 million
and $30 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The ARO for
decommissioning SCE's active nuclear facilities was $2.6 billion and
$2.5 billion at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. See Note 4 and Note 15
for discussion on the nuclear decommissioning trusts.
Other Commitments
Certain other commitments for SCE for the years 2013 through 2017 are estimated
below:
(in millions) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Thereafter Total
Nuclear fuel supply contracts1 $ 170 $ 76 $ 76 $ 126 $ 95 $ 369 $ 912
Other fuel supply contracts 42 60 86 48 - - 236
Other contractual obligations 32 38 38 19 15
271 413
1 These supply contracts are under review as part of events at San Onofre. See
"-Contingencies-San Onofre Outage, Inspection and Repair Issues" below for
further information.
Costs incurred for other commitments were $249 million in 2012, $281 million in
2011 and $177 million in 2010. SCE has fuel supply contracts which require
payment only if the fuel is made available for purchase. SCE has a coal fuel
contract that requires payment of certain fixed charges whether or not coal is
delivered.
Indemnities
Edison International and SCE have various financial and performance guarantees
and indemnity agreements which are issued in the normal course of business. The
contracts discussed below included performance guarantees.
Indemnity Provided as Part of the Acquisition of Mountainview
In connection with the acquisition of the Mountainview power plant, SCE agreed
to indemnify the seller with respect to specific environmental claims related to
SCE's previously owned San Bernardino Generating Station, divested by SCE in
1998 and reacquired in 2004 as part of the Mountainview acquisition. SCE
retained certain responsibilities with respect to environmental claims as part
of the original divestiture of the station. The aggregate liability for either
party to the purchase agreement for damages and other amounts is a maximum of
$60 million. This indemnification for environmental liabilities expires on or
before March 12, 2033. SCE has not recorded a liability related to this
indemnity.
Mountainview Filter Cake Indemnity
SCE has indemnified the City of Redlands, California in connection with
Mountainview's California Energy Commission permit for cleanup or associated
actions related to groundwater contaminated by perchlorate due to the disposal
of filter cake at the City's solid waste landfill. The obligations under this
agreement are not limited to a specific time period or subject to a maximum
liability. SCE has not recorded a liability related to this indemnity.
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Other Indemnities
Edison International and SCE provide other indemnifications through contracts
entered into in the normal course of business. These are primarily
indemnifications against adverse litigation outcomes in connection with
underwriting agreements, and indemnities for specified environmental liabilities
and income taxes with respect to assets sold. Edison International's and SCE's
obligations under these agreements may or may not be limited in terms of time
and/or amount, and in some instances Edison International and SCE may have
recourse against third parties. Edison International and SCE have not recorded a
liability related to these indemnities. The overall maximum amount of the
obligations under these indemnifications cannot be reasonably estimated.
Contingencies
In addition to the matters disclosed in these Notes, Edison International and
SCE are involved in other legal, tax and regulatory proceedings before various
courts and governmental agencies regarding matters arising in the ordinary
course of business. Edison International and SCE believe the outcome of these
other proceedings will not, individually or in the aggregate, materially affect
its results of operations or liquidity.
San Onofre Outage, Inspection and Repair Issues
Two replacement steam generators were installed at San Onofre in each of Units 2
and 3 in 2010 and 2011, respectively. In the first quarter of 2012, a water leak
suddenly occurred in one of the heat transfer tubes in San Onofre's Unit 3 steam
generators and the Unit was safely taken off-line. At the time, Unit 2 was
off-line for a planned outage when areas of unexpected tube to support structure
wear were found. Both Units have remained off-line for extensive inspections,
testing and analysis of their steam generators. Each Unit will be restarted only
when and if SCE determines that it is safe to do so and when start-up has been
approved by the NRC pursuant to the terms of a Confirmatory Action Letter
("CAL") issued by the NRC in March 2012. The CAL requires NRC permission to
restart Unit 2 and Unit 3 and outlines actions SCE must complete before
permission to restart either Unit may be sought. In October 2012, SCE submitted
to the NRC a response to the CAL and restart plans for Unit 2. SCE proposed to
restart Unit 2 and operate at a reduced power level (70%) for approximately five
months, followed by a mid-cycle scheduled outage and inspection.
The NRC has been engaged in conducting a series of inspections, evaluations,
reviews and public meetings about the causes of the steam generator malfunction
and damage and to verify that SCE has performed the actions described in the CAL
response and as otherwise required by its obligations as a nuclear operator.
This process has included inspections and review by an NRC-appointed Augmented
Inspection Team. SCE has been advised that the NRC's Office of Investigations
has initiated an investigation into the accuracy and completeness of information
SCE has provided to the NRC regarding the San Onofre steam generators. Should
the NRC find a deficiency in SCE's performance or provision of information, SCE
could be subject to additional NRC actions, including the imposition of
penalties, and the findings could be taken into consideration in the CPUC
regulatory proceedings described below.
Under California Public Utilities Code Section 455.5, SCE is required to notify
the CPUC if either of the San Onofre Units has been out of service for nine
consecutive months (not including preplanned outages). SCE provided such notice
to the CPUC on November 1, 2012 for Unit 3 and December 6, 2012 for Unit 2. The
CPUC is required within 45 days of SCE's notice for a particular Unit to
initiate an investigation to determine whether to remove from customer rates
some or the entire revenue requirement associated with the portion of the
facility that is out of service. From the initiation date of the investigation,
such rates are collected subject to refund. Under Section 455.5, any
determination to adjust rates is made after hearings are conducted in connection
with the utility's next general rate case.
In October 2012, in advance of SCE's required notification under Section 455.5,
the CPUC issued an Order Instituting Investigation that consolidates all San
Onofre issues in related regulatory proceedings and considers appropriate cost
recovery for all San Onofre costs, including among other costs, the cost of the
steam generator replacement project, substitute market power costs, capital
expenditures, operations and maintenance costs, and seismic study costs. The
Order requires that all San Onofre-related costs incurred on and after January
1, 2012 be tracked in a memorandum account and, to the extent included in rates,
collected subject to refund. The Order also states that the CPUC will determine
whether to order the immediate removal, effective as of the date of the order,
of all costs related to San Onofre from SCE's rates, with placement of those
costs in a deferred debit account pending the return of one or both Units to
useful service, or other possible action. It is currently expected that the
investigation will be conducted in phases that will extend at least into 2014.
In parallel with the Order Instituting Investigation, the 2012 GRC final
decision requires SCE to track San Onofre-related costs in a memorandum account
subject to refund, beginning January 1, 2012. SCE filed an application in
January 2013 seeking a reasonableness determination regarding these costs. That
application has been consolidated with the Order Instituting Investigation
proceeding.
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The steam generators were designed and supplied by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,
Inc. ("MHI") and are warranted for an initial period of 20 years from
acceptance. MHI is contractually obligated to repair or replace defective items
and to pay specified damages for certain repairs. SCE's purchase contract with
MHI states that MHI's liability under the purchase agreement is limited to $138
million and excludes consequential damages, defined to include "the cost of
replacement power." Such limitations in the contract are subject to applicable
exceptions both in the contract and under law. SCE has notified MHI that it
believes one or more of such exceptions now apply and that MHI's liability is
not limited to $138 million, and MHI has advised SCE that it disagrees. The
disagreement may ultimately become subject to dispute resolution procedures set
forth in the purchase agreement, including international arbitration. SCE, on
behalf of itself and the other San Onofre co-owners, has submitted three
invoices to MHI totaling $106 million for steam generator repair costs incurred
through October 31, 2012. MHI paid the first invoice of $45 million, while
reserving its right to challenge any of the charges in the invoice. In January
2013, MHI advised SCE that it rejected a portion of the first invoice and
required further documentation regarding the remainder of the invoice. SCE has
recorded its share of the invoice paid as a reduction of repair and inspection
costs.
San Onofre carries both property damage and outage insurance issued by Nuclear
Electric Insurance Limited ("NEIL") and has placed NEIL on notice of potential
claims for loss recovery. In October 2012, SCE filed separate proofs of loss for
Unit 2 and Unit 3 under the outage policy. Pursuant to these proofs of loss SCE
is seeking the weekly indemnity amounts provided under the policy for each Unit.
Because the outage is ongoing, SCE will supplement these proofs of loss in the
future. No amounts have been recognized in SCE's financial statements, pending
NEIL's response. To the extent any costs are recovered under the outage policy,
SCE expects to refund those amounts to ratepayers through the ERRA balancing
account.
The 2012 costs tracked in the memorandum account under the CPUC's Order
Instituting Investigation include $613 million of SCE's 2012 authorized revenue
requirement associated with operating and maintenance expenses, and depreciation
and return on SCE's investment in Unit 2, Unit 3 and common plant. This amount
is subject to refund depending on the outcome of the investigation.
In 2005, the CPUC authorized expenditures of approximately $525 million ($665
million based on SCE's estimate after adjustment for inflation using the
Handy-Whitman Index) for SCE's 78.21% share of the costs to purchase and install
the four new steam generators in Units 2 and 3 and remove and dispose of their
predecessors. SCE has spent $601 million through December 31, 2012 on the steam
generator replacement project. These expenditures remain subject to CPUC
reasonableness review and approval.
As a result of outages associated with the steam generator inspection and
repair, electric power and capacity normally provided by San Onofre are being
purchased in the market by SCE (commencing on February 1 for Unit 3 and March 5
for Unit 2). Market power costs through December 31, 2012 were approximately
$300 million, net of avoided nuclear fuel costs, and are typically recoverable
through the ERRA balancing account subject to CPUC reasonableness review, which
will now take place as part of the CPUC's Order Instituting Investigation
proceeding. Future market power costs cannot be estimated at this time due to
uncertainties associated with when and at what output levels the Units will or
may be returned to service; however, such amounts may be material.
Through December 2012, SCE's share of incremental inspection and repair costs
totaled $102 million for both Units (not including payments made by MHI as
described below), and repairs to restart Unit 2 at the reduced power levels
described above were completed. The costs for Unit 2 may increase following NRC
review under the CAL. Total incremental repair costs associated with returning
Unit 3 to service, and returning both Units to service at originally specified
capabilities safely, remain uncertain. SCE recorded its share of payments made
to date by MHI ($36 million) as a reduction of incremental inspection and repair
costs.
SCE believes that the actions taken and costs incurred in connection with the
San Onofre replacement steam generators and outages have been prudent.
Accordingly, SCE considers its operating, capital, and market power costs,
recoverable through base rates and the ERRA balancing account, as offset by
third party recoveries where applicable. SCE cannot provide assurance that
either or both Units of San Onofre will be returned to service, that the CPUC
will not disallow costs incurred or order refunds to customers of amounts
collected in rates, or that SCE will be successful in recovering amounts from
third parties. A delay in the restart of San Onofre Unit 2 beyond this summer
may impact plans for future operations of both Units. Disallowances of costs
and/or refund of amounts received from customers could be material and adversely
affect SCE's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. SCE will
pursue recoveries arising from available agreements, but there is no assurance
that SCE will recover all of its applicable costs pursuant to these
arrangements.
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EME Chapter 11 Filing
On the Petition Date, EME and the wholly-owned subsidiaries filed voluntary
petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy
Court. Under the Support Agreement to which EME, Edison International and
certain of EME's senior unsecured noteholders are parties, each of them has
agreed to support Bankruptcy Court approval of the Settlement Transaction. The
Bankruptcy Court may not approve the Settlement Transaction, or even if the
Settlement Transaction is approved, it may not be consummated if certain
conditions are not met. If the Settlement Transaction is not approved and
consummated, Edison International may not be entitled to the benefits of the
Settlement Transaction and it will remain subject to any claims of EME and the
noteholders, including claims relating to or arising out of any shared services,
the tax allocation agreement, and any other relationships or transactions
between the companies. For further information, see Note 17.
SED Investigations
San Gabriel Valley Windstorm Investigation
In November 2011, a windstorm resulted in significant damage to SCE's electric
system and service outages for SCE customers primarily in the San Gabriel
Valley. The CPUC directed its Safety and Enforcement Division ("SED") to conduct
an investigation focused on the cause of the outages, SCE's service restoration
effort, and SCE's customer communications during the outages. The SED issued its
final report on January 11, 2013. The report asserts that SCE and others with
whom SCE shares utility poles violated certain CPUC safety rules applicable to
overhead line construction, maintenance and operation, which may have caused the
failures of affected poles and supporting cables. The report also concludes that
SCE's restoration time was not adequate and makes other assertions.
Additionally, the report contends that SCE violated CPUC rules by failing to
preserve evidence relevant to the investigation when it did not retain damaged
poles that were replaced following the windstorm. If the CPUC issues an OII
regarding this matter and SCE is found to have violated any CPUC rules, it could
face penalties. SCE is unable to estimate a possible loss or range of loss
associated with any penalties that may be imposed by the CPUC on SCE.
The final decision in SCE's 2012 GRC directed SCE to, among other things, make
an assessment of a representative sampling of its poles to determine their
conformance with current legal standards and report by July 31, 2013 on the
results of this assessment. The cost of any large scale review of poles or other
equipment for safety compliance, as well as any remediation measures required to
assure compliance, could be significant.
Malibu Fire Order Instituting Investigation
Following a 2007 wildfire in Malibu, California, the CPUC issued an OII to
determine if any statutes, CPUC general orders, rules or regulations were
violated by SCE or telecomm providers ("OII Respondents") that shared the use of
three failed power poles in the wildfire area. The SED has alleged, among other
things, that the poles were overloaded, that the OII Respondents violated the
CPUC's rules governing the design, construction and inspection of poles and
misled the CPUC during its investigation of the fire, and that SCE failed to
preserve evidence relevant to the investigation. In October 2011, the SED
proposed that the OII Respondents be assessed penalties of approximately $99
million, with SCE being allocated approximately $50 million of the total. SCE
has denied the allegations and believes the proposed penalties are excessive. In
September 2012, the CPUC approved a partial settlement between the SED and three
telecomm providers, leaving SCE and a non-settling telecomm provider as the
remaining respondents. The partial settlement did not resolve any of the claims
against SCE or the remaining telecomm provider.
Four Corners New Source Review Litigation
In October 2011, four private environmental organizations filed a CAA citizen
lawsuit against the co-owners of Four Corners. The complaint alleges that
certain work performed at the Four Corners generating units 4 and 5, over the
approximate periods of 1985-1986 and 2007- 2010, constituted plant "major
modifications" and the plant's failure to obtain permits and install best
available control technology ("BACT") violated the PSD requirements and the New
Source Performance Standards of the CAA. The complaint also alleges subsequent
and continuing violations of BACT air emissions limits. The lawsuit seeks
injunctive and declaratory relief, civil penalties, including a mitigation
project and litigation costs. In November 2012, the parties requested a stay of
the litigation to allow for settlement discussion, and the court stayed the
matter to March 2013. In November 2010, SCE entered into an agreement to sell
its ownership interest in generating units 4 and 5 to APS. The sale remains
contingent upon APS obtaining a long-term fuel supply agreement for the plant.
As of January 2013, the sale agreement may be terminated by either party. As of
the date of this report, the agreement has not been terminated by either
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party. Under the agreement SCE would remain responsible for its pro rata share
of certain environmental liabilities, including penalties arising from
environmental violations prior to the sale. SCE may also be responsible for
certain other liabilities retained under the Co-Tenancy Agreement, in the event
of a performance default by APS. SCE is unable to estimate a possible loss or
range of loss associated with this matter.
Environmental Remediation
Edison International records its environmental remediation liabilities when site
assessments and/or remedial actions are probable and a range of reasonably
likely cleanup costs can be estimated. Edison International 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, operation and maintenance, monitoring and site
closure. Unless there is a single probable amount, Edison International records
the lower end of this reasonably likely range of costs (reflected in "Other
long-term liabilities") at undiscounted amounts as timing of cash flows is
uncertain.
At December 31, 2012, Edison International's recorded estimated minimum
liability to remediate its 23 identified material sites (sites in which the
upper end of the range of the costs is at least $1 million) at SCE was $103
million, including $75 million related to San Onofre. In addition to its
identified material sites, SCE also has 35 immaterial sites for which the total
minimum recorded liability was $3 million. Of the $106 million total
environmental remediation liability for SCE, $103 million has been recorded as a
regulatory asset. SCE expects to recover $24 million through an incentive
mechanism that allows SCE to recover 90% of its environmental remediation costs
at certain sites (SCE may request to include additional sites) and $79 million
through a mechanism that allows SCE to recover 100% of the costs incurred at
certain sites through customer rates. Edison International'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 Edison International may be held responsible for
contributing to any costs incurred for remediating these sites. Thus, no
reasonable estimate of cleanup costs can be made for these sites.
The ultimate costs to clean up Edison International'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. Edison International believes that, due
to these uncertainties, it is reasonably possible that cleanup costs at the
identified material sites and immaterial sites could exceed its recorded
liability by up to $179 million and $7 million, respectively, all of which is
related to SCE. The upper limit of this range of costs was estimated using
assumptions least favorable to Edison International among a range of reasonably
possible outcomes.
SCE expects to clean up and mitigate its identified sites over a period of up to
30 years. Remediation costs in each of the next five years are expected to range
from $6 million to $13 million. Costs incurred for the years ended December 31,
2012, 2011 and 2010 were $10 million, $16 million and $17 million, respectively.
Based upon the CPUC's regulatory treatment of environmental remediation costs
incurred at SCE, Edison International believes that costs ultimately recorded
will not materially affect its results of operations, financial position or cash
flows. 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 estimates.
Nuclear Insurance
Federal law limits public liability claims from a nuclear incident to the amount
of available financial protection, which is currently approximately $12.6
billion. SCE and other owners of San Onofre and Palo Verde have purchased the
maximum private primary insurance available ($375 million). The balance is
covered by a loss sharing program among nuclear reactor licensees. If a nuclear
incident at any licensed reactor in the United States results in claims and/or
costs which exceed the primary insurance at that plant site, all nuclear reactor
licensees could be required to contribute their share of the liability in the
form of a deferred premium.
Based on its ownership interests, SCE could be required to pay a maximum of
approximately $235 million per nuclear incident. However, it would have to pay
no more than approximately $35 million per incident in any one year. If the
public liability limit above is insufficient, federal law contemplates that
additional funds may be appropriated by Congress. This could include an
additional assessment on all licensed reactor operators as a measure for raising
further federal revenue.
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NEIL, a mutual insurance company owned by entities with nuclear facilities,
issues primary property damage, decontamination and excess property damage and
accidental outage insurance policies. At San Onofre and Palo Verde, property
damage insurance covers losses up to $500 million, including decontamination
costs. Decontamination liability and excess property damage coverage exceeding
the primary $500 million also has been purchased in amounts greater than the
federal requirement of a minimum of approximately $1.1 billion. Property damage
insurance also covers damages caused by acts of terrorism up to specified
limits. Additional outage insurance covers part of replacement power expenses
during an accident-related nuclear unit outage.
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 approximately $49 million per year.
Insurance premiums are charged to operating expense.
Wildfire Insurance
Severe wildfires in California have given rise to large damage claims against
California utilities for fire-related losses alleged to be the result of the
failure of electric and other utility equipment. Invoking a California Court of
Appeal decision, plaintiffs pursuing these claims have relied on the doctrine of
inverse condemnation, which can impose strict liability (including liability for
a claimant's attorneys' fees) for property damage. On September 15, 2012, SCE's
parent, Edison International, renewed its insurance coverage, which included
coverage for SCE's wildfire liabilities up to a $550 million limit (with a
self-insured retention of $10 million per wildfire occurrence). Various coverage
limitations within the policies that make up the insurance coverage could result
in additional self-insured costs in the event of multiple wildfire occurrences
during the policy period (September 15, 2012 to August 31, 2013). SCE may
experience coverage reductions and/or increased insurance costs in future years.
No assurance can be given that future losses will not exceed the limits of SCE's
insurance coverage.
Spent Nuclear Fuel
Under federal law, the Department of Energy ("DOE") is responsible for the
selection and construction of a facility for the permanent disposal of spent
nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. The DOE did not meet its
contractual obligation to begin acceptance of spent nuclear fuel by January 31,
1998. Extended delays by the DOE have led to the construction of costly
alternatives and associated siting and environmental issues. Currently, both San
Onofre and Palo Verde have interim storage for spent nuclear fuel on site
sufficient for the current license period.
In June 2010, the United States Court of Federal Claims issued a decision
granting SCE and the San Onofre co-owners damages of approximately $142 million
to recover costs incurred through December 31, 2005 for the DOE's failure to
meet its obligation to begin accepting spent nuclear fuel from San Onofre. SCE
received payment from the federal government in the amount of the damage award
in November 2011. SCE has returned to the San Onofre co-owners their respective
share of the damage award paid. SCE, as operating agent, filed a lawsuit on
behalf of the San Onofre owners against the DOE in the Court of Federal Claims
in December 2011 seeking damages of approximately $98 million for the period
from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2010 for the DOE's failure to meet its
obligation to begin accepting spent nuclear fuel. Additional legal action would
be necessary to recover damages incurred after December 31, 2010. Any damages
recovered by SCE are subject to CPUC review as to how these amounts would be
distributed among customers, shareholders, or to offset fuel decommissioning or
storage costs.
Note 10. Environmental Developments
Greenhouse Gas Regulation
There have been a number of federal and state legislative and regulatory
initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions. Any climate change
regulation or other legal obligation that would require substantial reductions
in GHG emissions or that would impose additional costs or charges for GHG
emissions could significantly increase the cost of generating electricity from
fossil fuels as well as the cost of purchased power, which could adversely
affect SCE's business. In the case of utilities, like SCE, these costs are
generally borne by customers.
Significant developments include the following:
• In June 2010, the US EPA issued the Prevention of Significant Deterioration
("PSD") and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule, known as the "GHG tailoring
rule." This regulation generally subjects newly constructed sources of GHG
emissions and newly modified existing major sources to the Prevention of
Significant Deterioration air permitting program (and later, to the Title V
permitting program under the CAA), beginning in January 2011. A challenge to
the GHG tailoring rule (along with other GHG regulations and determinations
issued by the US EPA) is pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.
Circuit. Under a pending court settlement, the US EPA was to propose
performance
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standards for GHG emissions from new and modified power plants. The specific
requirements will not be known until the regulations are finalized. In March
2012, the US EPA announced proposed carbon dioxide emissions limits for new
power plants. The status of the US EPA's efforts to develop greenhouse gas
emissions performance standards for existing plants is unknown.
• In December 2011, the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") regulation was
officially published establishing a California cap-and-trade program. The
first compliance period under the regulations is for 2013 GHG emissions. CARB
regulations implementing a California cap-and-trade program and the
cap-and-trade program itself continue to be the subject of litigation.
• In April 2011, California enacted a law requiring California retail sellers of
electricity to procure 33% of their customers' electricity requirements from
renewable resources, as defined in the statute. Specifically, the new law
establishes multi-year compliance periods and requires the CPUC and the CEC to
establish the quantity of renewable resources to be procured according to the
limitations set forth in the statute. On December 1, 2011, the CPUC approved a
decision setting procurement quantity requirements for CPUC-regulated retail
sellers that incrementally increase to 33% over several periods between
January 2011 and December 31, 2020. The quantity would remain at 33% of retail
sales for each year thereafter.
• In June 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit dismissed the
challenge by industry groups and some states to the Prevention of Significant
Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule, known as the "GHG
tailoring rule." In July 2012, the US EPA published a final rule maintaining
the CO2 equivalent emissions thresholds (for purposes of PSD and Title V
permitting) originally established in the GHG tailoring rule.
Greenhouse Gas Litigation
In June 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed public nuisance claims against
five power companies, ruling that the CAA and the US EPA actions it authorizes
displace federal common law nuisance claims that might arise from the emission
of GHGs. The court also affirmed the Second Circuit's determination that at
least some of the plaintiffs had standing to bring the case. The court did not
address whether the CAA also preempts state law claims arising from the same
circumstances.
In September 2012, a three-judge panel of the U.S Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a case brought against Edison International
and other defendants by the Alaskan Native Village of Kivalina. In November
2012, the plaintiffs' request for a rehearing by a larger panel of Ninth Circuit
judges was denied. Plaintiffs seek damages of up to $400 million for the cost of
relocating the village, which they claim is no longer protected from storms
because the Arctic sea ice has melted as the result of climate change.
In March 2012, the federal district court in Mississippi dismissed, in its
entirety, the purported class action complaint filed by private citizens in May
2011, naming a large number of defendants, including SCE and other Edison
International subsidiaries, for damages allegedly arising from Hurricane
Katrina. In April 2012, the plaintiffs filed an appeal with the Fifth Circuit
Court of Appeals, which remains pending. Plaintiffs allege that the defendants'
activities resulted in emissions of substantial quantities of greenhouse gases
that have contributed to climate change and sea level rise, which in turn are
alleged to have increased the destructive force of Hurricane Katrina. The
lawsuit alleges causes of action for negligence, public and private nuisance,
and trespass, and seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. The
claims in this lawsuit are nearly identical to a subset of the claims that were
raised against many of the same defendants in a previous lawsuit that was filed
in, and dismissed by, the same federal district court where the current case has
been filed.
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Note 11. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of:
Accumulated
Unrealized Gain Pension and Pension and Other
(Loss) on Cash PBOP - Net PBOP - Prior Comprehensive
(in millions) Flow Hedges Loss Service Cost Loss
Edison International:
Balance at December 31, 2010 $ 16 $ (87 ) $ (5 ) $ (76 )
Change for 2011 (50 ) (13 ) - (63 )
Balance at December 31, 2011 (34 ) (100 ) (5 ) (139 )
Change for 2012 34 13 5 52
Balance at December 31, 2012 $ - $ (87 ) $ - $ (87 )
SCE:
Balance at December 31, 2010 $ (25 ) $ - $ (25 )
Change for 2011 1 - 1
Balance at December 31, 2011 (24 ) - (24 )
Change for 2012 (5 ) - (5 )
Balance at December 31, 2012 $ (29 ) $ - $ (29 )
Note 12. Supplemental Cash Flows Information
Supplemental cash flows information is:
Edison International SCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010 2012 2011 2010
Cash payments (receipts) for interest
and taxes:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 452 $ 423 $ 370 $ 437 $ 408 $ 369
Tax payments (refunds), net (165 ) (119 ) 328 (279 ) (86 ) (127 )
Non-cash financing and investing
activities:
Details of debt exchange:
Pollution-control bonds redeemed $ - $ (86 ) $ (378 ) $ - $ (86 ) $ (378 )
Pollution-control bonds issued - 86 378 - 86 378
Deconsolidation of variable interest
entities:
Assets other than cash $ - $ - $ 306 $ - $ - $ 306
Liabilities and non-controlling
interest - - (398 ) - - (398 )
Dividends declared but not paid:
Common stock $ 110 $ 106 $ 104 $ - $ - $ -
Preferred and preference stock 24 11 13 24 11 13
SCE's accrued capital expenditures at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were
$671 million, $685 million and $648 million, respectively. Accrued capital
expenditures will be included as an investing activity in the consolidated
statements of cash flow in the period paid.
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Note 13. Preferred and Preference Stock of Utility
SCE's authorized shares are: $100 cumulative preferred - 12 million shares, $25
cumulative preferred - 24 million shares and preference with no par value - 50
million shares. SCE's outstanding shares are not subject to mandatory
redemption. There are no dividends in arrears for the preferred or preference
shares. Shares of SCE's preferred stock have liquidation and dividend
preferences over shares of SCE's common stock and preference stock. All
cumulative preferred shares are redeemable. When preferred shares are redeemed,
the premiums paid, if any, are charged to common equity. No preferred shares
were issued or redeemed in the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.
There is no sinking fund requirement for redemptions or repurchases of preferred
shares.
Shares of SCE's preference stock rank junior to all of the preferred stock and
senior to all common stock. Shares of SCE's preference stock are not convertible
into shares of any other class or series of SCE's capital stock or any other
security. There is no sinking fund requirement for redemptions or repurchases of
preference shares.
Preferred stock and preference stock is:
December 31,
(in millions, except shares and per-share Shares Redemption
amounts) Outstanding Price 2012 2011
Cumulative preferred stock
$25 par value:
4.08% Series 650,000 $ 25.50 $ 16 $ 16
4.24% Series 1,200,000 25.80 30 30
4.32% Series 1,653,429 28.75 41 41
4.78% Series 1,296,769 25.80 33 33
Preference stock
No par value:
4.32% Series A (variable and noncumulative) 3,250,000 100.00 325 400
6.125% Series B (noncumulative) 2,000,000 100.00 200 200
6.00% Series C (noncumulative) 2,000,000 100.00 200 200
6.50% Series D (cumulative) 1,250,000 100.00 125 125
6.25% Series E (cumulative) 350,000 1,000.00 350 -
5.625% Series F (cumulative) 190,004 2,500.00 475 -
SCE's preferred and preference stock 1,795 1,045
Less issuance costs (36 ) (16 )
Edison International's preferred and
preference stock of utility $ 1,759 $ 1,029
Shares of Series A and B preference stock were issued in 2005 and shares of
Series C preference stock were issued in 2006. SCE may redeem the Series A, B or
C preference shares in whole or in part. Shares of Series D preference stock,
issued in 2011, may not be redeemed prior to March 1, 2016. After March 1, 2016,
SCE may redeem the shares at par, in whole or in part. Shares of Series E
preference stock, issued in 2012, may be redeemed at par, in whole or in part,
after February 1, 2022. Shares of Series F preference stock, issued in 2012, may
be redeemed at par, in whole, but not in part, at any time prior to June 15,
2017 if certain changes in tax or investment company laws occur. After June 15,
2017, SCE may redeem the Series F shares at par, in whole or in part. Shares of
Series F preference stock were issued to SCE Trust I, a special purpose entity
formed to issue trust securities as discussed in Note 3. The proceeds from the
sale of the shares of Series E and F were used to repay commercial paper
borrowings and to fund SCE's capital program. The proceeds from the sale of the
shares of Series F were also used to retire $75 million of the Series A
preference stock. Preference shares are not subject to mandatory redemption and
no preference shares were redeemed in 2011 and 2010.
At December 31, 2012 accrued dividends related to SCE's preferred and preference
stock were $24 million.
In January 2013, SCE issued 160,004 shares of 5.10% Series G preference Stock
(cumulative, $2,500 liquidation value) to SCE Trust II, a special purpose entity
formed to issue trust securities as discussed in Note 3. The Series G preference
stock may be redeemed at par, in whole, but not in part, at any time prior to
March 15, 2018 if certain changes in tax or investment company laws occur. After
March 15, 2018, SCE may redeem the Series G shares at par, in whole or in part.
The shares are not subject to mandatory redemption. The proceeds from the sale
of these shares will be used to redeem all outstanding shares of Series B and C
preference stock.
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Note 14. Regulatory Assets and Liabilities
Included in SCE's regulatory assets and liabilities are regulatory balancing
accounts. CPUC authorized balancing account mechanisms require SCE to refund or
recover any differences between forecasted and actual costs. The CPUC has
authorized balancing accounts for specified costs or programs such as fuel,
purchased-power, demand-side management programs, nuclear decommissioning and
public purpose programs. Certain of these balancing accounts include a return on
rate base of 8.74% for both 2012 and 2011. The CPUC also authorizes the use of a
balancing account to recover from or refund to customers differences in revenue
resulting from actual and forecasted electricity sales.
Balancing account over and under collections represent differences between cash
collected in current rates for specified forecasted costs and these costs that
are actually incurred. Under-collections are recorded as regulatory balancing
account assets. Over-collections are recorded as regulatory balancing account
liabilities. With some exceptions, SCE seeks to adjust rates on an annual basis
or at other designated times to recover or refund the balances recorded in its
balancing accounts. Regulatory balancing accounts that SCE does not expect to
collect or refund in the next 12 months are reflected in the long-term section
of the consolidated balance sheets. Under and over collections accrue interest
based on a three-month commercial paper rate published by the Federal Reserve.
Amounts included in regulatory assets and liabilities are generally recorded
with corresponding offsets to the applicable income statement accounts.
Regulatory Assets
Edison International's and SCE's regulatory assets included on the consolidated
balance sheets are:
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011
Current:
Regulatory balancing accounts $ 502 $ 223
Energy derivatives 70 264
Other - 7
Total Current 572 494
Long-term:
Deferred income taxes, net 2,663 2,020Pensions and other postretirement benefits 1,550 1,703
Energy derivatives1
900 836
Unamortized investments, net 507 484
Unamortized loss on reacquired debt 228 249
Nuclear-related investment, net 141 156
Regulatory balancing accounts 73 69
Other 360 298
Total Long-term 6,422 5,815
Total Regulatory Assets $ 6,994 $ 6,309
1 Included in 2011 is the regulatory offset of a power purchase agreement
between SCE and EME with a fair market value of $349 million, which was
eliminated in the Edison International consolidated financial statements.
SCE's regulatory assets related to energy derivatives are primarily an offset to
unrealized losses on derivatives. The regulatory asset changes based on
fluctuations in the fair market value of the contracts, which expire in 1 to 11
years.
SCE's regulatory assets related to deferred income taxes represent tax benefits
passed through to customers. The CPUC requires SCE to pass through certain
deferred income tax benefits to customers by reducing electricity rates, thereby
deferring recovery of such amounts to future periods. Deferred income taxes for
2012 includes the results of SCE's 2012 General Rate Case, see Note 7. Based on
current regulatory ratemaking and income tax laws, SCE expects to recover its
regulatory assets related to deferred income taxes over the life of the assets
that give rise to the accumulated deferred income taxes, ranging from 1 to 45
years.
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SCE's regulatory assets related to pensions and other post-retirement plans
represent the unfunded net loss and prior service costs of the plans (see
"Pension Plans and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions" discussion in
Note 8). This amount is being recovered through rates charged to customers as
the plans are funded.
SCE's unamortized investments include nuclear assets related to San Onofre which
in the ordinary course would be recovered by 2022, nuclear assets related to
Palo Verde which are expected to be recovered by 2027 and SCE's unamortized coal
plant investment which is being recovered through June 2016. Unamortized
investments also include legacy meters retired as part of the
EdisonSmartConnect® program which are expected to be recovered by 2017. Although
SCE's unamortized investments are classified as regulatory assets on the
consolidated balance sheets, they continue to be a component of rate base and
earned a rate of return of 8.74% in 2012 and 2011, except for the Mohave
generating station, which did not earn a rate of return in 2012 and the legacy
meters, which earned a rate of return of 6.46% in 2012.
SCE's net regulatory asset related to its unamortized loss on reacquired debt
will be recovered over the remaining original amortization period of the
reacquired debt over periods ranging from 1 to 26 years.
SCE's nuclear-related investment include assets and accumulated depreciation
related to the AROs for San Onofre and Palo Verde, which are expected to be
recovered by 2022 and 2027, respectively. These assets are included in rate base
and earned a return of 8.74% in 2012 and 2011.
Regulatory Liabilities
Edison International's and SCE's regulatory liabilities included on the
consolidated balance sheets are:
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011
Current:
Regulatory balancing accounts $ 484 $ 661
Other 52 9
Total Current 536 670
Long-term:
Costs of removal 2,731 2,697
Asset Retirement Obligations 1,385 1,105
Regulatory balancing accounts 1,091 864
Other 7 4
Total Long-term 5,214 4,670
Total Regulatory Liabilities $ 5,750 $ 5,340
SCE's regulatory liabilities related to costs of removal represent differences
between asset removal costs recorded and amounts collected in rates for those
costs.
SCE's regulatory liabilities related to the AROs represent timing differences
between the AROs and the assets of the nuclear decommissioning trust. The
balance varies due to changes in the AROs as well as nuclear decommissioning
trust investment activities.
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Note 15. Other Investments
Nuclear Decommissioning Trusts
Future decommissioning costs of removal of SCE's nuclear assets are expected to
be funded from independent decommissioning trusts, which currently receive
contributions of approximately $23 million per year through SCE customer rates.
Contributions to the decommissioning trusts are reviewed every three years by
the CPUC. If additional funds are needed for decommissioning, it is probable
that the additional funds will be recoverable through customer rates. Funds
collected, together with accumulated earnings, will be utilized solely for
decommissioning. The CPUC has set certain restrictions related to the
investments of these trusts.
The following table sets forth amortized cost and fair value of the trust
investments:
Longest Amortized Cost Fair Value
Maturity December 31,
(in millions) Dates 2012 2011 2012 2011
Stocks - $ 978 $ 865 $ 2,271 $ 1,899
Municipal bonds 2054 518 625 644 756
U.S. government and agency
securities 2043 547 516 603 580
Corporate bonds 2054 324 259 410 317
Short-term investments and
receivables/payables One-year 116 38 120 40
Total $ 2,483 $ 2,303 $ 4,048 $ 3,592
Trust fund earnings (based on specific identification) increase the trust fund
balance and the ARO regulatory liability. Proceeds from sales of securities
(which are reinvested) were $2.1 billion, $2.8 billion and $1.4 billion for the
years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Unrealized holding
gains, net of losses, were $1.6 billion and $1.3 billion at December 31, 2012
and 2011, respectively.
The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the
trust:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
Balance at beginning of period $ 3,592 $ 3,480 $ 3,140
Gross realized gains 73 108 125
Gross realized losses (5 ) (17 ) (4 )
Unrealized gains (losses), net 276 (7 ) 148
Other-than-temporary impairments (36 ) (47 ) (27 )
Interest, dividends, contributions and other 148 75 98
Balance at end of period $ 4,048 $ 3,592 $ 3,480
Due to regulatory mechanisms, earnings and realized gains and losses (including
other-than-temporary impairments) have no impact on operating revenue or
earnings.
Leases
In 2012, an Edison International subsidiary sold their lease interest in the
Beaver Valley Nuclear plant and lease investment in aircraft leases with
American Airlines for an aggregate of $108 million and recorded a pre-tax gain
of $65 million ($31 million after-tax). In 2011, Edison International
subsidiaries recorded a $26 million pre-tax earnings charge ($16 million
after-tax) related to a write down of lease interest in aircraft leases with
American Airlines.
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Note 16. Other Income and Expenses
Other income and expenses are as follows:
Years ended December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011 2010
SCE's other income:
Equity allowance for funds used during
construction $ 96 $ 96 $ 100
Increase in cash surrender value of life
insurance policies 27 26 25
Other 14 13 16
Total SCE's other income 137 135 141
Edison International Parent and Other other
income 1 6 -
Total Edison International other income $ 138 $ 141
$ 141
SCE's other expenses:
Civic, political and related activities and
donations $ 32 $ 30 $ 28
Contracting and consulting services 6 7 7
Other 12 18 16
Total SCE's other expenses 50 55 51
Edison International Parent and Other other
expenses 2 - 2
Total Edison International other expenses $ 52 $ 55
$ 53
Note 17. Discontinued Operations
EME Chapter 11 Filing
On the Petition Date, EME and certain of its subsidiaries, filed voluntary
petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy
Court. On December 16, 2012, Edison International, EME and certain of EME's
senior unsecured noteholders entered into a Transaction Support Agreement (the
"Support Agreement"), that, subject to further documentation, Bankruptcy Court
approval and certain other conditions, provides that:
• Edison International will cease to own EME when EME emerges from bankruptcy
pursuant to a plan or reorganization.
• The tax allocation agreements with respect to EME will be extended through the
earlier of the effective date of a plan of reorganization or December 31,
2014, and EME will remain bound to perform its obligations under such
agreements.
• Edison International and EME will continue to provide ongoing shared services
to each other in the ordinary course, consistent with the same terms and
conditions on which those services have been provided in the past.
• Upon effectiveness of EME's plan of reorganization, Edison International will
assume certain of EME's employee retirement related liabilities.
• Edison International, EME and the noteholders who have signed the Support
Agreement will exchange releases of claims, and EME and Edison International
will cross-indemnify one another against liabilities arising from the conduct
of their separate businesses.
Under the Support Agreement, within 150 days following the Petition Date, EME
will seek authority from the Bankruptcy Court to enter into the Settlement
Transaction, which must be obtained within 210 days following the Petition Date
or the Support Agreement is subject to termination. There can be no assurance
that the Bankruptcy Court will approve the Settlement Transaction, and even if
it is approved, there can be no assurance that the conditions to the
effectiveness of the Settlement Transaction will be satisfied. In addition, EME
is entitled to terminate the Support Agreement and consider alternative
transactions in accordance with its fiduciary duties.
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EME and those subsidiaries in Chapter 11 proceedings retain control of their
assets and are authorized to operate their businesses as debtors-in-possession
under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court. Effective December 17, 2012,
Edison International no longer consolidates the earnings and losses of EME or
its subsidiaries and has reflected its ownership interest in EME utilizing the
cost method of accounting prospectively, under which Edison International's
investment in EME is reflected as a single amount on the consolidated balance
sheet of Edison International at December 31, 2012. Furthermore, Edison
International has recorded a full impairment of the investment in EME as a
result of the deconsolidation of EME, recognition of losses previously deferred
in accumulated other comprehensive income, a provision for losses from the EME
bankruptcy and estimated tax impacts related to the expected future tax
deconsolidation and separation of EME from Edison International. The aggregate
impact of these matters resulted in an after tax charge of $1.3 billion during
the fourth quarter of 2012.
Edison International will not be affected by changes in EME's future financial
results, other than those changes related to the tax allocation agreements.
Edison International has evaluated the continuing cash flows with EME and
determined that these cash flows generated are indirect and immaterial. Edison
International's continuing cash flows will not include any significant
revenue-producing and cost-generating activities of EME. The ongoing shared
services support that Edison International and EME will continue to provide each
other is not expected to be material to Edison International's cash flows.
Edison International considers EME to be an abandoned asset under generally
accepted accounting principles, and, as a result, the operations of EME prior to
December 17, 2012 and for all prior years, are reflected as discontinued
operations in the consolidated financial statements.
Summarized results of discontinued operations:
351 days ended December Year Ended December Year Ended December
(in millions) 16, 2012 31, 2011 31, 2010
Operating revenues $ 1,242 $ 2,172 $ 2,413
Income (loss) before income taxes (2,013 ) (1,934 ) 183
Before Edison International classified EME as discontinued operations, Edison
International had accounted for EME's Homer City as a discontinued operation.
The operating results shown above reflect the operating results of Homer City
through December 14, 2012. On December 14, 2012, Homer City and an affiliate of
GECC completed the Homer City Master Transaction Agreement ("MTA") between EME
Homer City Generation L.P. and General Electric Capital Corporation for the
divestiture by Homer City of substantially all of its remaining assets and
certain specified liabilities. In the third quarter of 2012, EME recorded a $113
million charge ($68 million after tax) to write down assets held for sale to net
realizable value during the third quarter of 2012. The charge was reduced to $89
million ($53 million after tax) when the transaction closed. In the fourth
quarter of 2011, EME recorded an impairment charge of $1.03 billion related to
Homer City's long-lived assets.
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The assets and liabilities associated with the discontinued operations are
segregated on the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2011. The carrying
amount of the major components of asset and liabilities of discontinued
operations at December 31, 2011 are summarized below. The information for these
balance sheet components at December 31, 2012 were excluded from the table below
as the fair value of Edison International's investment in EME was zero.
December 31,
(in millions) 2011
Current:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,300
Other current assets 641
Total current assets 1,941
Long-term:
Property, plant and equipment, net 4,472
Other long-term assets 1,609
Total long-term assets 6,081
Total assets of discontinued operations $ 8,022
Total current liabilities $ 359
Long-term:
Long-term debt 4,855
Deferred income taxes1 331
Other long-term liabilities 1,008
Total long-term liabilities 6,194Total liabilities of discontinued operations $ 6,553
1 Deferred income taxes is primarily comprised of deferred tax liabilities
related to basis differences in property.
Contingencies
Edison International Parent has not guaranteed the obligations of EME, however,
under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state statutes, Edison
International Parent is jointly liable for qualified retirement plans and
Federal and specific state tax liabilities. As a result of the deconsolidation
and the existence of joint liabilities, Edison International has recorded
liabilities at December 31, 2012 of $80 million for qualified retirement plans
related to plan participants of EME and $183 million of liabilities related to
joint tax liabilities. Under the qualified plan documents and tax allocation
agreements, EME is obligated to pay for such liabilities and, accordingly,
Edison International has recorded receivables of $229 million from EME net of
amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income of $34 million
(related to actuarial losses under the qualified retirement plans).
If the Support Agreement is approved and implemented, Edison International
Parent would not be entitled to receive reimbursement of the net receivable of
$46 million and would be obligated to assume certain other retirement
liabilities as specified in such agreement (currently estimated at $104
million). If the Support Agreement is not approved, then Edison International
Parent would seek recovery of such joint liabilities as part of the EME
bankruptcy proceeding. The outcome of the EME bankruptcy proceeding is
uncertain. Management judgment was required to assess the collectability of the
receivables recorded and outcome of the bankruptcy proceeding. Management
concluded that, based on the Support Agreement, it is probable that a loss would
be incurred and estimated a loss of $150 million based on the net receivable
from the qualified retirement plans and the estimated amounts for specified
additional retirement liabilities. The outcome of the EME bankruptcy could
result in losses different than the amounts recorded by Edison International and
such amounts could be material.
For a discussion of other contingencies related to EME, see Tax Disputes
discussed in Note 7.
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Note 18. Related Party Transactions
Edison International and SCE provide and receive various services to and from
its affiliates. Services provided to Edison International by SCE are priced at
fully loaded cost (i.e., direct cost of good or service and allocation of
overhead cost). Specified administrative services such as payroll, employee
benefit programs, all performed by Edison International or SCE employees, are
shared among all affiliates of Edison International. Costs are allocated based
on one of the following formulas: percentage of time worked, equity in
investment and advances, number of employees, or multi-factor (operating
revenues, operating expenses, total assets and number of employees). Edison
International allocates various corporate administrative and general costs to
SCE and other subsidiaries using established allocation factors. Management
believes that the methods used to allocate expenses are reasonable and meet the
reporting and accounting requirements of its regulatory agencies.
The tables below summarize Edison International's and SCE's related party
receivables and payables with unconsolidated affiliates, net of allowances for
uncollectible accounts. EME amounts outstanding prior to December 17, 2012 were
excluded from Edison International's table as these transactions were included
and eliminated from Edison International's consolidated financial statements.
December 31,
(in millions) 2012
Edison International:
Current receivables due from EME $ 2
Long-term income tax receivables due from EME1 205
Total receivables due from unconsolidated affiliates $ 207
Current payables due to EME $ 11
Current income tax payables due to EME 99
Long-term payables due to EME 15
Long-term payables due to unconsolidated affiliates 36
Total payables due to unconsolidated affiliates $ 161
December 31,
(in millions) 2012 2011
SCE:
Current receivables due from various affiliates $ 12 $ 23
Long-term receivables due from Edison International Parent 1 1
Total receivables due from unconsolidated affiliates $ 13 $
24
Current payables due to various affiliates $ 7 $ 8
Long-term payable due to Edison International Parent2 122 -
Total payables due to unconsolidated affiliates $ 129 $ 8
1 Edison International Parent has recorded liabilities at December 31,
2012 of $183 million related to joint tax liabilities with EME. Under the tax allocation agreements, EME is obligated for such liabilities
and, accordingly, Edison International has recorded a receivable from
EME in this amount. See Note 18 for further information.
2 Relates to certain SCE postretirement benefits transferred to Edison
International Parent. See Note 8 for further information.
Edison International's revenues from services provided to EME were $7 million,
$5 million and $7 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010,
respectively. SCE revenues from services provided to Edison International Parent
were $4 million, $3 million and $3 million for the years December 31, 2012, 2011
and 2010, respectively.
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Note 19. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Edison International's quarterly financial data is as follows:
2012
(in millions, except per-share
amounts) Total Fourth Third Second First
Operating revenue $ 11,862 $ 3,060 $ 3,734 $ 2,653 $ 2,415
Operating income 2,285 765 714 420 389
Income from continuing operations1,
2 1,594 812 382 207 196
Loss from discontinued operations,
net3 (1,686 ) (1,326 ) (167 ) (109 ) (84 )
Net income (loss) attributable to
common shareholders (183 ) (539 ) 190 74 93
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations 4.61 2.42 1.09 0.57 0.54
Discontinued operations (5.17 ) (4.07 ) (0.51 ) (0.34 ) (0.26 )
Total (0.56 ) (1.65 ) 0.58 0.23 0.28
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations 4.55 2.39 1.09 0.55 0.54
Discontinued operations (5.11 ) (4.03 ) (0.51 ) (0.33 ) (0.26 )
Total (0.56 ) (1.64 ) 0.58 0.22 0.28
Dividends declared per share 1.3125 0.3375 0.325 0.325 0.325
Common stock prices:
High 47.96 47.96 46.94 46.55 44.50
Low 39.60 42.57 43.10 41.42 39.60
Close 45.19 45.19 45.69 46.20 42.51
1 During the fourth quarter of 2012, SCE implemented the 2012 GRC Decision which
resulted in an earnings impact of approximately $500 million.
2 During the fourth quarter of 2012, SCE corrected errors, primarily related to
deferred taxes, that resulted in a net earnings benefit of $33 million which
were not considered material to the current and prior period consolidated
financial statements.
3 During the fourth quarter of 2012, Edison International recorded a full impairment of its $1.2 billion investment in EME. See Note 17 for further
information.
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2011
(in millions, except per-share
amounts) Total Fourth Third Second First
Operating revenue $ 10,588 $ 2,517 $ 3,389 $ 2,449 $ 2,233
Operating income 2,061 440 755 434 433
Income from continuing operations 1,100 236 408 223 234
Income (loss) from discontinued
operations, net (1,078 ) (1,060 ) 33 (32 ) (20 )
Net income (loss) attributable to
common shareholders (37 ) (839 ) 426 176 200
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations 3.20 0.68 1.21 0.64 0.67
Discontinued operations (3.31 ) (3.25 ) 0.10 (0.10 ) (0.06 )
Total (0.11 ) (2.57 ) 1.31 0.54 0.61
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations 3.17 0.66 1.20 0.64 0.67
Discontinued operations (3.28 ) (3.22 ) 0.10 (0.10 ) (0.06 )
Total (0.11 ) (2.56 ) 1.30 0.54 0.61
Dividends declared per share 1.285 0.325 0.320 0.320 0.320
Common stock prices:
High 41.57 41.57 39.25 40.15 39.20
Low 32.64 35.63 32.64 36.54 35.12
Close 41.40 41.40 38.25 38.75 36.59
SCE's quarterly financial data is as follows:
2012
(in millions) Total Fourth Third Second First
Operating revenue $ 11,851 $ 3,057 $ 3,731 $ 2,651 $ 2,412
Operating income 2,279 792 659 430 397
Net income1, 2 1,660 858 388 214 201
Net income available for common stock 1,569 833 363 191 182
Common dividends declared 469 120 116 116 116
2011
(in millions) Total Fourth Third Second First
Operating revenue $ 10,577 $ 2,514 $ 3,386 $ 2,446 $ 2,232
Operating income 2,123 474 764 443 443
Net income 1,144 262 421 226 236
Net income available for common stock 1,085 247 406 211 222
Common dividends declared 461 116 115 115 115
1 During the fourth quarter of 2012, SCE implemented the 2012 GRC Decision which
resulted in an earnings impact of approximately $500 million.
2 During the fourth quarter of 2012, SCE corrected errors, primarily related to
deferred taxes, that resulted in a net earnings benefit of $33 million which
were not considered material to the current and prior period consolidated
financial statements.
Due to the seasonal nature of Edison International and SCE's business, a
significant amount of revenue and earnings are recorded in the third quarter of
each year. As a result of rounding, the total of the four quarters does not
always equal the amount for the year.
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