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Edison International Reports Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2019 Results

July 25, 2019 4:06 PM

ROSEMEAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Edison International (NYSE: EIX) today reported second quarter 2019 net income of $392 million, or $1.20 per share, compared to net income of $276 million, or $0.85 per share, in the second quarter 2018. As adjusted, second quarter 2019 core earnings were $515 million, or $1.58 per share, compared to core earnings of $274 million, or $0.85 per share, in the second quarter 2018.

SCE's second quarter 2019 earnings increased by $122 million, or $0.37 per share, from the second quarter 2018, consisting of $245 million, or $0.75 per share, of higher core earnings and $123 million, or $0.38 per share, of higher non-core losses. The increase in core earnings was primarily due to adoption of the 2018 General Rate Case (GRC) final decision in the second quarter 2019, the timing of regulatory deferrals related to wildfire insurance and wildfire mitigation costs and higher revenue due to a change in estimate under the FERC formula rate mechanism. The higher non-core losses for the second quarter 2019 were mainly related to the $170 million ($123 million after-tax), or $0.38 per share, impairment charge resulting from the disallowance of certain historical capital expenditures in SCE's 2018 GRC final decision.

Edison International Parent and Other’s second quarter 2019 loss from continuing operations increased by $6 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to second quarter 2018, consisting of $4 million, or $0.02 per share, of higher core losses and $2 million of higher non-core losses. The higher core losses were primarily due to higher interest expense as a result of increased borrowings.

“The increase in core earnings in the second quarter 2019 was primarily due to the adoption of the 2018 GRC final decision, the timing of regulatory deferrals related to wildfire insurance and mitigation costs,” said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and chief executive officer of Edison International. “We remain committed to improving our wildfire risk profile through enhanced operational capabilities, while continuing to make significant investments in grid hardening and resiliency, as well as other capital programs that support California’s energy goals.”

Pizarro added, “On the legislative front, SCE appreciates the significant leadership that Governor Newsom and the legislature have shown and their willingness to act with urgency to address this wildfire crisis through the passage of Assembly Bill 1054 and companion measures. We supported passage of these bills, which improve the current regulatory framework. The state must ensure careful implementation and make some refinements in the future to ensure their success; we will work hard to see those changes made.”

Year-to-Date Earnings

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, Edison International reported net income of $670 million, or $2.05 per share, compared to $494 million, or $1.52 per share, during the same period in 2018. As adjusted, Edison International’s core earnings were $721 million, or $2.21 per share, compared to $536 million, or $1.65 per share, in the year-to-date period in 2018.

SCE's year-to-date 2019 earnings increased by $129 million, or $0.39 per share, from the same period prior year, consisting of $180 million, or $0.55 per share, of higher core earnings and $51 million, or $0.16 per share, of higher non-core losses. The increase in core earnings was primarily due to the adoption of the 2018 GRC final decision in the second quarter 2019, the timing of regulatory deferrals and cost recovery of wildfire insurance costs and higher revenue due to a change in estimate under the FERC formula rate mechanism, partially offset by higher wildfire mitigation costs in 2019. Higher non-core losses were mainly related to the $170 million ($123 million after-tax), or $0.38 per share, impairment charge resulting from the disallowance of certain historical capital expenditures in SCE's 2018 GRC final decision recorded in the second quarter 2019, offset by $69 million, or $0.21 per share, of income tax benefits related to changes in the allocation of deferred tax re-measurement between customers and shareholders as a result of a CPUC resolution issued in February 2019.

Edison International Parent and Other’s year-to-date 2019 losses from continuing operations decreased by $47 million, or $0.14 per share, compared to the same period in 2018, consisting of $5 million, or $0.01 per share, of lower core losses and $42 million, or $0.13 per share, of lower non-core losses. The lower core losses were primarily due to lower corporate and operating expenses and lower losses at the competitive business under Edison Energy Group, partially offset by higher interest expense. The decrease in non-core losses primarily related to the absence of the loss recorded in connection with the sale of SoCore Energy in April 2018.

Edison International uses core earnings, which is a non-GAAP financial measure that adjusts for significant discrete items that management does not consider representative of ongoing earnings. Edison International management believes that core earnings provide more meaningful comparisons of performance from period to period. Please see the attached tables for a reconciliation of core earnings to basic GAAP earnings.

Wildfire Insurance Fund

Today, SCE notified the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) of its commitment to make its initial and annual contributions to the wildfire insurance fund. SCE will make its initial contribution of approximately $2.4 billion to the wildfire insurance fund by September 10, 2019 and its annual contributions of approximately $95 million on each January 1 for the subsequent 10 years. Edison International has evaluated a range of potential funding options to efficiently finance this contribution. See the presentation accompanying the company’s conference call for further information including key financing assumptions.

2019 Earnings Guidance

The company lowered its earnings guidance for 2019 as summarized in the following chart due to the increased financing needs at both Edison International and SCE related to the initial contribution to the wildfire insurance fund. See the presentation accompanying the company’s conference call for further information including key guidance assumptions.

2019 Earnings Guidance

2019 Earnings Guidance

2019 Earnings Guidance

as of May 28, 2019

as of July 25, 2019

Low

Mid

High

Low

Mid

High

EIX Basic EPS

$4.57

$4.67

$4.77

$4.46

$4.56

$4.66

Less: Non-core Items*

(0.15)

(0.15)

(0.15)

(0.15)

(0.15)

(0.15)

EIX Core EPS

$4.72

$4.82

$4.92

$4.61

$4.71

$4.81

*

There were ($51) million, or ($0.15) per share of non-core items recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2019, calculated based on an assumed weighted average share count for 2019.

About Edison International

Edison International (NYSE: EIX), through its subsidiaries, is a distributor and generator of electric power, as well as a provider of energy services and technologies, including renewable energy. Headquartered in Rosemead, California, Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison, one of the nation’s largest electric utilities. Edison International is also the parent company of Edison Energy, a portfolio of competitive businesses that provide commercial and industrial customers with energy management and procurement services. Edison Energy is independent from Southern California Edison.

Appendix

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Edison International’s earnings are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles used in the United States and represent the company’s earnings as reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our management uses core earnings and core earnings per share (EPS) internally for financial planning and for analysis of performance of Edison International and Southern California Edison. We also use core earnings and core EPS when communicating with analysts and investors regarding our earnings results to facilitate comparisons of the Company’s performance from period to period. Financial measures referred to as net income, basic EPS, core earnings, or core EPS also apply to the description of earnings or earnings per share.

Core earnings and core EPS are non-GAAP financial measures and may not be comparable to those of other companies. Core earnings and core EPS are defined as basic earnings and basic EPS excluding income or loss from discontinued operations and income or loss from significant discrete items that management does not consider representative of ongoing earnings. Basic earnings and losses refer to net income or losses attributable to Edison International shareholders. Core earnings are reconciled to basic earnings in the attached tables. The impact of participating securities (vested awards that earn dividend equivalents that may participate in undistributed earnings with common stock) for the principal operating subsidiary is not material to the principal operating subsidiary’s EPS and is therefore reflected in the results of the Edison International holding company, which is included in Edison International Parent and Other.

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements contained in this release about future performance, including, without limitation, operating results, rate base growth, financial outlook, and other statements that are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations; however, such statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from current expectations. Important factors that could cause different results include, but are not limited to the:

Other important factors are discussed under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” in Edison International’s Form 10-K, and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on our website: www.edisoninvestor.com. These filings also provide additional information on historical and other factual data contained in this news release. Edison International and SCE provide direct links to certain SCE and other parties' regulatory filings and documents with the CPUC and the FERC and certain agency rulings and notices in open proceedings at www.edisoninvestor.com (SCE Regulatory Highlights) so that such filings, rulings and notices are available to all investors. Edison International and SCE post or provide direct links to certain documents and information related to Southern California wildfires which may be of interest to investors at www.edisoninvestor.com (Southern California Wildfires) in order to publicly disseminate such information. Edison International and SCE also routinely post or provide direct links to presentations, documents and other information that may be of interest to investors at www.edisoninvestor.com (Events and Presentations) in order to publicly disseminate such information.

These forward-looking statements represent our expectations only as of the date of this news release, and Edison International assumes no duty to update them to reflect new information, events or circumstances.

Reminder: Edison International Will Hold a Conference Call Today

When:

Thursday, July 25, 2019, 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time)

Telephone Numbers:

1-888-673-9780 (US) and 1-312-470-0178 (Int'l) - Passcode: Edison

Telephone Replay:

1-888-296-6944 (US) and 1-203-369-3027 (Int’l) - Passcode: 9856

Telephone replay available through August 9, 2019

Webcast:

www.edisoninvestor.com

Second Quarter Reconciliation of Basic Earnings Per Share to Core Earnings Per Share

Three months ended June 30,

Six months ended June 30,

2019

2018

Change

2019

2018

Change

Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Edison International

Continuing operations

SCE

$

1.28

$

0.91

$

0.37

$

2.18

$

1.79

$

0.39

Edison International Parent and Other

(0.08

)

(0.06

)

(0.02

)

(0.13

)

(0.27

)

0.14

Edison International

1.20

0.85

0.35

2.05

1.52

0.53

Less: Non-core items

SCE

(0.38

)

(0.38

)

(0.16

)

(0.16

)

Edison International Parent and Other

(0.13

)

0.13

Total non-core items

(0.38

)

(0.38

)

(0.16

)

(0.13

)

(0.03

)

Core earnings (losses)

SCE

1.66

0.91

0.75

2.34

1.79

0.55

Edison International Parent and Other

(0.08

)

(0.06

)

(0.02

)

(0.13

)

(0.14

)

0.01

Edison International

$

1.58

$

0.85

$

0.73

$

2.21

$

1.65

$

0.56

Note: Diluted earnings were $1.20 and $0.84 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 respectively, and $2.05 and $1.51 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

Second Quarter Reconciliation of Basic Earnings to Core Earnings (in millions)

Three months ended June 30,

Six months ended June 30,

(in millions)

2019

2018

Change

2019

2018

Change

Net income (loss) attributable to Edison International

Continuing operations

SCE

$

419

$

297

$

122

$

712

$

583

$

129

Edison International Parent and Other

(27

)

(21

)

(6

)

(42

)

(89

)

47

Edison International

392

276

116

670

494

176

Less: Non-core items

SCE1

(123

)

(123

)

(51

)

(51

)

Edison International Parent and Other2

2

(2

)

(42

)

42

Total non-core items

(123

)

2

(125

)

(51

)

(42

)

(9

)

Core earnings (losses)

SCE

542

297

245

763

583

180

Edison International Parent and Other

(27

)

(23

)

(4

)

(42

)

(47

)

5

Edison International

$

515

$

274

$

241

$

721

$

536

$

185

1

Includes an impairment charge of $170 million ($123 million after-tax) recorded in 2019 for SCE related to disallowed historical capital expenditures in SCE's 2018 GRC final decision in the second quarter of 2019. The six months ended June 30, 2019, includes income tax benefits of $69 million recorded in 2019 for SCE related to changes in the allocation of deferred tax re-measurement between customers and shareholders as a result of a CPUC resolution issued in February 2019.

2

Includes Loss of $63 million ($46 million after-tax) recorded in 2018 for Edison International Parent and Other related to sale of SoCore Energy in April 2018.

Consolidated Statements of Income

Edison International

Six months ended June 30,

(in millions, except per-share amounts, unaudited)

2019

2018

Total operating revenue

$

5,636

$

5,379

Purchased power and fuel

2,140

2,038

Operation and maintenance

1,477

1,394

Depreciation and amortization

801

925

Property and other taxes

203

204

Impairment and other

166

71

Other operating income

(3

)

(3

)

Total operating expenses

4,784

4,629

Operating income

852

750

Interest expense

(405

)

(350

)

Other income and expenses

93

100

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

540

500

Income tax benefit

(190

)

(40

)

Income from continuing operations

730

540

Net income

730

540

Preferred and preference stock dividend requirements of SCE

60

60

Other noncontrolling interests

(14

)

Net income attributable to Edison International common shareholders

$

670

$

494

Amounts attributable to Edison International common shareholders:

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

$

670

$

494

Net income attributable to Edison International common shareholders

$

670

$

494

Basic earnings per share:

Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding

326

326

Continuing operations

$

2.05

$

1.52

Basic earnings per common share attributable to Edison International common shareholders

$

2.05

$

1.52

Diluted earnings per share:

Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, including effect of dilutive securities

327

327

Continuing operations

$

2.05

$

1.51

Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Edison International common shareholders:

$

2.05

$

1.51

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Edison International

(in millions, unaudited)

June 30,
2019

December 31,
2018

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$

257

$

144

Receivables, less allowances of $49 and $52 for uncollectible accounts at respective dates

795

730

Accrued unbilled revenue

562

482

Inventory

331

282

Income tax receivables

127

191

Prepaid expenses

407

148

Derivative assets

55

171

Regulatory assets

1,294

1,133

Other current assets

108

78

Total current assets

3,936

3,359

Nuclear decommissioning trusts

4,421

4,120

Other investments

83

63

Total investments

4,504

4,183

Utility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $9,743 and $9,566 at respective dates

42,329

41,269

Nonutility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $83 and $82 at respective dates

85

79

Total property, plant and equipment

42,414

41,348

Regulatory assets

5,469

5,380

Operating lease right-of-use assets

742

Other long-term assets

2,456

2,445

Total long-term assets

8,667

7,825

Total assets

$

59,521

$

56,715

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Edison International

(in millions, except share amounts, unaudited)

June 30,
2019

December 31,
2018

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Short-term debt

$

1,213

$

720

Current portion of long-term debt

479

79

Accounts payable

1,578

1,511

Customer deposits

302

299

Regulatory liabilities

767

1,532

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

108

Other current liabilities

1,218

1,254

Total current liabilities

5,665

5,395

Long-term debt

15,883

14,632

Deferred income taxes and credits

4,856

4,576

Pensions and benefits

864

869

Asset retirement obligations

3,016

3,031

Regulatory liabilities

8,685

8,329

Operating lease liabilities

634

Wildfire-related claims

4,669

4,669

Other deferred credits and other long-term liabilities

2,336

2,562

Total deferred credits and other liabilities

25,060

24,036

Total liabilities

46,608

44,063

Commitments and contingencies

Common stock, no par value (800,000,000 shares authorized; 325,811,206 shares issued and outstanding at respective dates)

2,555

2,545

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(57

)

(50

)

Retained earnings

8,222

7,964

Total Edison International's common shareholders' equity

10,720

10,459

Noncontrolling interests – preferred and preference stock of SCE

2,193

2,193

Total equity

12,913

12,652

Total liabilities and equity

$

59,521

$

56,715

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Edison International

Six months ended June 30,

(in millions, unaudited)

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

730

$

540

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

837

1,074

Allowance for equity during construction

(49

)

(44

)

Impairment and other

166

71

Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits

(182

)

(5

)

Other

13

35

Nuclear decommissioning trusts

(72

)

(73

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Receivables

(72

)

(58

)

Inventory

(49

)

(14

)

Accounts payable

221

(4

)

Tax receivables and payables

65

90

Other current assets and liabilities

(423

)

(533

)

Regulatory assets and liabilities, net

(543

)

204

Other noncurrent assets and liabilities

(44

)

(66

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

598

1,217

Cash flows from financing activities:

Long-term debt issued, net of discount and issuance costs of $18 and $33 for the respective periods

1,682

2,417

Term loan issued

1,000

Long-term debt matured

(41

)

(213

)

Short-term debt financing, net

(509

)

(2,031

)

Payments for stock-based compensation

(48

)

(21

)

Receipts from stock option exercises

25

9

Dividends to noncontrolling interests

(60

)

(60

)

Dividends paid

(399

)

(394

)

Other

1

39

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

1,651

(254

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(2,235

)

(2,159

)

Proceeds from sale of nuclear decommissioning trust investments

2,440

1,770

Purchases of nuclear decommissioning trust investments

(2,368

)

(1,697

)

Proceeds from sale of SoCore Energy, net of cash acquired by buyer

78

Other

27

20

Net cash used in investing activities

(2,136

)

(1,988

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

113

(1,025

)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

152

1,132

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

265

$

107

Investor relations contact:

Sam Ramraj, (626) 302-2540

Media relations contact:

Charles Coleman, (626) 302-7982

Source: Edison International

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