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Edison International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Results

February 27, 2020 4:07 PM

ROSEMEAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Edison International (NYSE: EIX) today reported fourth quarter 2019 net income of $143 million, or $0.40 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.4 billion, or $4.39 loss per share, in the fourth quarter 2018. As adjusted, fourth quarter 2019 core earnings were $355 million, or $0.99 per share, compared to core earnings of $305 million, or $0.94 per share, in the fourth quarter 2018.

Southern California Edison's (SCE) fourth quarter 2019 net income of $194 million, or $0.54 per share, compared favorably to a net loss of $1.4 billion, or $4.38 loss per share, in the fourth quarter 2018. SCE's fourth quarter 2019 earnings per share (EPS) increased by $4.92 from the prior year period, consisting of $0.07 of higher core EPS and $4.85 of lower non-core loss per share. Higher core EPS was primarily due to the adoption of the 2018 General Rate Case (GRC) final decision and higher Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) revenue due to the settlement of SCE's 2018 Formula Rate proceeding and rate base growth, partially offset by higher wildfire mitigation expenses that were not deferred as regulatory assets and the increase in shares outstanding in 2019. Lower non-core loss per share was mainly related to the absence of an after-tax charge of $1.8 billion, or $5.60 per share, recorded in the fourth quarter 2018 related to wildfire-related claims associated with the 2017/2018 wildfire events, net of recoveries, and the increase in shares outstanding in 2019. This was partially offset by an after-tax charge of $157 million, or $0.44 per share, recorded in the fourth quarter 2019 related to wildfire-related claims associated with the 2017/2018 wildfire events, net of recoveries, and an after-tax expense of $61 million, or $0.17 per share, related to the amortization of SCE's contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund.

Edison International Parent and Other's fourth quarter 2019 net loss of $51 million, or $0.14 loss per share, was higher than a net loss of $35 million, or $0.11 loss per share, reported in the fourth quarter 2018. Edison International Parent and Other’s fourth quarter 2019 loss per share increased by $0.03 compared to fourth quarter 2018, consisting of $0.02 of higher core loss per share and $0.01 of higher non-core loss per share. Higher core loss per share was primarily due to higher interest expense and corporate expenses, partially offset by the increase in shares outstanding in 2019 and the absence of an after-tax goodwill impairment charge of $13 million, or $0.04 per share, on the Edison Energy reporting unit in 2018. The higher non-core loss per share was mainly related to an after-tax goodwill impairment charge of $18 million, or $0.05 per share, on the Edison Energy reporting unit in 2019.

Additionally, Edison International recorded net income of $34 million, or $0.10 per share, from discontinued operations in the fourth quarter 2018.

“An important part of 2019 was the State’s enactment and initial implementation of Assembly Bill 1054, including SCE’s participation in the Wildfire Fund and receipt of its approved safety certification,” said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and chief executive officer of Edison International. “SCE filed its 2021 General Rate Case which continues our significant investment in wildfire mitigation through grid hardening, increased situational awareness and enhanced operational practices, while investing in transportation electrification and infrastructure replacement. Additionally, through its Pathway 2045 whitepaper, SCE has identified substantial long-term opportunities across California to help meet the state’s 2045 carbon neutrality goal.”

Full-Year Earnings

For 2019, Edison International reported net income of $1.3 billion, or $3.78 per share, compared to a net loss of $423 million, or $1.30 loss per share, for 2018. As adjusted, Edison International’s core earnings were $1.6 billion, or $4.70 per share, compared to core earnings of $1.4 billion, or $4.15 per share, in 2018.

SCE's 2019 net income of $1.4 billion, or $4.15 per share, compared favorably to a net loss of $310 million, or $0.95 loss per share, in 2018. SCE's 2019 EPS increased by $5.10 from 2018, consisting of $0.59 of higher core EPS and $4.51 of lower non-core loss per share. Higher core EPS were due to the adoption of the 2018 GRC final decision, higher FERC revenue due to the settlement of SCE's 2018 Formula Rate proceeding and rate base growth, and the timing of regulatory deferral and cost recovery of incremental wildfire insurance expenses. These increases were partially offset by higher wildfire mitigation expenses that were not deferred as regulatory assets and the increase in shares outstanding in 2019. Lower non-core loss per share was mainly related to the absence of an after-tax charge of $1.8 billion, or $5.60 per share, recorded in 2018 related to wildfire-related claims associated with the 2017/2018 wildfire events, net of recoveries, and the increase in shares outstanding in 2019, partially offset by an after-tax charge of $157 million, or $0.46 per share, recorded in 2019 related to wildfire-related claims associated with the 2017/2018 wildfire events, net of recoveries, an after-tax impairment charge of $123 million, or $0.36 per share, related to disallowed historical capital expenditures in the 2018 GRC final decision and an after-tax expense of $109 million, or $0.32 per share, related to the amortization of SCE's contributions to the Wildfire Insurance Fund.

Edison International Parent and Other's 2019 net loss of $125 million, or $0.37 loss per share, compared favorably to a net loss of $147 million, or $0.45 loss per share, reported in 2018. Edison International Parent and Other’s 2019 loss per share decreased by $0.08 compared to 2018, consisting of $0.04 of higher core loss per share and $0.12 of lower non-core loss per share. Higher core loss per share was primarily due to higher interest expense and corporate expenses, partially offset by lower losses from the competitive businesses under Edison Energy Group, the absence of an after-tax goodwill impairment charge recorded in 2018 of $13 million, or $0.04 per share, on the Edison Energy reporting unit and the increase in shares outstanding in 2019. Lower non-core loss per share was primarily due to the absence of a loss recorded in 2018 related to the sale of SoCore Energy, partially offset by an after-tax goodwill impairment charge of $18 million, or $0.06 per share, for Edison Energy reporting unit in 2019.

Additionally, Edison International recorded net income of $34 million, or $0.10 per share, from discontinued operations in 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.

2020 Earnings Guidance

The company announced basic and core earnings guidance of $4.32 to $4.62 per share for 2020. See the presentation accompanying the company’s conference call for further information including key guidance assumptions.

2020 Basic and Core Earnings Guidance

as of February 27, 2020

Low

Mid

High

EIX Basic EPS

$4.32

$4.47

$4.62

Less: Non-core Items

-

-

-

EIX Core EPS

$4.32

$4.47

$4.62

Edison International and Southern California Edison Declare Dividends

Today, the Board of Directors of Edison International declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.6375 per share, payable on April 20, 2020, to shareholders of record on March 31, 2020. Additionally, the Board of Directors of Southern California Edison Company today declared dividends on preference and preferred stock. For more information, please see the related press release at www.edisoninvestor.com.

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 presentation about future performance, including, without limitation, operating results, capital expenditures, rate base growth, dividend policy, 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. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations only as of the date of this presentation, and Edison International assumes no duty to update them to reflect new information, events or circumstances. Important factors that could cause different results include, but are not limited to the:

Additional information about risks and uncertainties, including more detail about the factors described in this report, is contained throughout this report and in the 2019 Form 10-K, including the "Risk Factors" section. Readers are urged to read this entire report, including information incorporated by reference, as well as the 2019 Form 10-K, and carefully consider the risks, uncertainties, and other factors that affect Edison International's and SCE's businesses. Edison International and SCE post or provide direct links (i) 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 in a section titled "SCE Regulatory Highlights," (ii) to certain documents and information related to Southern California wildfires which may be of interest to investors in a section titled "Southern California Wildfires," and (iii) to presentations, documents and other information that may be of interest to investors in a section title "Events and Presentations" at www.edisoninvestor.com 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. Readers should review future reports filed by Edison International and SCE with the SEC.

Reminder: Edison International Will Hold a Conference Call Today

When:

Thursday, February 27, 2020, 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time)

Telephone Numbers:

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

Telephone Replay:

1-866-396-7644 (US) and 1-203-369-0527 (Int’l) - Passcode: 5284

Telephone replay available through March 12, 2020

Webcast:

www.edisoninvestor.com

Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Reconciliation of Basic Earnings Per Share to Core Earnings Per Share

Three months ended

December 31,

Twelve months ended

December 31,

2019

2018

Change

2019

2018

Change

Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Edison International

Continuing operations

SCE

$

0.54

$

(4.38

)

$

4.92

$

4.15

$

(0.95

)

$

5.10

Edison International Parent and Other

(0.14

)

(0.11

)

(0.03

)

(0.37

)

(0.45

)

0.08

Discontinued operations

0.10

(0.10

)

0.10

(0.10

)

Edison International

0.40

(4.39

)

4.79

3.78

(1.30

)

5.08

Less: Non-core items

SCE

(0.54

)

(5.39

)

4.85

(0.86

)

(5.37

)

4.51

Edison International Parent and Other

(0.05

)

(0.04

)

(0.01

)

(0.06

)

(0.18

)

0.12

Discontinued operations

0.10

(0.10

)

0.10

(0.10

)

Total non-core items

(0.59

)

(5.33

)

4.74

(0.92

)

(5.45

)

4.53

Core earnings (losses)

SCE

1.08

1.01

0.07

5.01

4.42

0.59

Edison International Parent and Other

(0.09

)

(0.07

)

(0.02

)

(0.31

)

(0.27

)

(0.04

)

Edison International

$

0.99

$

0.94

$

0.05

$

4.70

$

4.15

$

0.55

Note: Diluted earnings were $0.40 and $(4.39) per share for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $3.77 and $(1.30) per share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Reconciliation of Basic Earnings to Core Earnings (in millions)

Three months ended

December 31,

Twelve months ended

December 31,

(in millions)

2019

2018

Change

2019

2018

Change

Net income (loss) attributable to Edison International

Continuing operations

SCE

$

194

$

(1,429

)

$

1,623

$

1,409

$

(310

)

$

1,719

Edison International Parent and Other

(51

)

(35

)

(16

)

(125

)

(147

)

22

Discontinued operations

34

(34

)

34

(34

)

Edison International

143

(1,430

)

1,573

1,284

(423

)

1,707

Less: Non-core items

SCE1,2,3,4

(194

)

(1,757

)

1,563

(293

)

(1,750

)

1,457

Edison International Parent and Other1,5

(18

)

(12

)

(6

)

(18

)

(58

)

40

Discontinued operations1

34

(34

)

34

(34

)

Total non-core items

(212

)

(1,735

)

1,523

(311

)

(1,774

)

1,463

Core earnings (losses)

SCE

388

328

60

1,702

1,440

262

Edison International Parent and Other

(33

)

(23

)

(10

)

(107

)

(89

)

(18

)

Edison International

$

355

$

305

$

50

$

1,595

$

1,351

$

244

1

Includes income tax benefit of $34 million, income tax benefit of $66 million and income tax expense of $12 million in 2018 related to the settlement of the 1994 ‒ 2006 California tax audit for discontinued operations, SCE and EIX parent and other, respectively.

2

Includes wildfire-related claims, net of recoveries of $218 million ($157 million after-tax) and $2,534 million ($1,825 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter of 2018 and 2019, respectively.

3

Includes amortization of SCE’s Wildfire Insurance Fund expenses of $85 million ($61 million after-tax) and $152 million ($109 million after-tax) for the quarter and year-ended December 31, 2019, respectively.

4

Includes an impairment charge of $171 million ($123 million after-tax) recorded in second quarter of 2019 for SCE related to the disallowed historical capital expenditures in SCE’s 2018 GRC final decision. The fourth quarter 2019 includes an additional $19 million income tax benefits ($88 million in full year 2019) related to changes in allocation of deferred tax re-measurement between customers and shareholders and impact from the approval of the Revised San Onofre Settlement Agreement.

5

Includes goodwill impairment at Edison Energy Group of $25 million ($18 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter 2019 and loss on sale of SoCore Energy of $56 million ($46 million after-tax) in April 2018.

Consolidated Statements of Income

Edison International

Three months ended

December 31,

Twelve months ended

December 31,

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

2019

2018

2019

2018

Total operating revenue

$

2,970

$

3,009

$

12,347

$

12,657

Purchased power and fuel

991

1,062

4,839

5,406

Operation and maintenance

760

729

3,018

2,797

Wildfire-related claims, net of insurance recoveries

262

2,669

255

2,669

Wildfire insurance fund expense

85

152

Depreciation and amortization

470

480

1,730

1,871

Property and other taxes

97

94

399

395

Impairment and other

18

18

184

78

Other operating income

(2

)

(5

)

(7

)

Total operating expenses

2,683

5,050

10,572

13,209

Operating income (loss)

287

(2,041

)

1,775

(552

)

Interest expense

(222

)

(196

)

(841

)

(734

)

Other income

42

21

193

197

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

107

(2,216

)

1,127

(1,089

)

Income tax (benefit)

(66

)

(782

)

(278

)

(739

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

173

(1,434

)

1,405

(350

)

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

34

34

Net income (loss)

173

(1,400

)

1,405

(316

)

Preferred and preference stock dividend requirements of SCE

30

30

121

121

Other noncontrolling interests

(14

)

Net income (loss) attributable to Edison International common shareholders

$

143

$

(1,430

)

$

1,284

$

(423

)

Amounts attributable to Edison International common shareholders:

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

$

143

$

(1,464

)

$

1,284

$

(457

)

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

34

34

Net income attributable to Edison International common shareholders

$

143

$

(1,430

)

$

1,284

$

(423

)

Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Edison International common shareholders:

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding

360

326

340

326

Continuing operations

$

0.40

$

(4.49

)

$

3.78

$

(1.40

)

Discontinued operations

0.10

0.10

Total

$

0.40

$

(4.39

)

$

3.78

$

(1.30

)

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Edison International common shareholders:

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

361

326

341

326

Continuing operations

$

0.40

$

(4.49

)

$

3.77

$

(1.40

)

Discontinued operations

0.10

0.10

Total

$

0.40

$

(4.39

)

$

3.77

$

(1.30

)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Edison International

(in millions, unaudited)

December 31,

2019

December 31,

2018

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$

68

$

144

Receivables, less allowances of $50 and $52 for uncollectible accounts at respective dates

788

730

Accrued unbilled revenue

488

482

Inventory

364

282

Income tax receivables

118

191

Prepaid expenses

214

148

Derivative assets

81

171

Regulatory assets

1,009

1,133

Wildfire Insurance Fund contributions

323

Other current assets

107

78

Total current assets

3,560

3,359

Nuclear decommissioning trusts

4,562

4,120

Other investments

64

63

Total investments

4,626

4,183

Utility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $9,958 and $9,566 at respective dates

44,198

41,269

Nonutility property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $86 and $82 at respective dates

87

79

Total property, plant and equipment

44,285

41,348

Regulatory assets

6,088

5,380

Wildfire Insurance Fund contributions

2,767

Operating lease right-of-use assets

693

Other long-term assets

2,363

2,445

Total long-term assets

11,911

7,825

Total assets

$

64,382

$

56,715

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Edison International

(in millions, except share amounts, unaudited)

December 31,

2019

December 31,

2018

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Short-term debt

$

550

$

720

Current portion of long-term debt

479

79

Accounts payable

1,752

1,511

Customer deposits

302

299

Regulatory liabilities

972

1,532

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

80

Other current liabilities

1,388

1,254

Total current liabilities

5,523

5,395

Long-term debt

17,864

14,632

Deferred income taxes and credits

5,078

4,576

Pensions and benefits

674

869

Asset retirement obligations

3,029

3,031

Regulatory liabilities

8,385

8,329

Operating lease liabilities

613

Wildfire-related claims

4,568

4,669

Other deferred credits and other long-term liabilities

3,152

2,562

Total deferred credits and other liabilities

25,499

24,036

Total liabilities

48,886

44,063

Commitments and contingencies

Common stock, no par value (800,000,000 shares authorized; 361,985,133 and 325,811,206 shares issued and outstanding at respective dates)

4,990

2,545

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(69

)

(50

)

Retained earnings

8,382

7,964

Total Edison International's common shareholders' equity

13,303

10,459

Noncontrolling interests – preferred and preference stock of SCE

2,193

2,193

Total equity

15,496

12,652

Total liabilities and equity

$

64,382

$

56,715

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Edison International

Twelve months ended December 31,

(in millions, unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$

1,405

$

(316

)

$

668

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

1,803

1,940

2,115

Allowance for equity during construction

(101

)

(104

)

(87

)

Impairment and other

184

78

738

Deferred income taxes

(284

)

(527

)

498

Wildfire Insurance Fund amortization expense

152

Other

29

35

34

Nuclear decommissioning trusts

(106

)

(109

)

(197

)

Contributions to Wildfire Insurance Fund

(2,457

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Receivables

(76

)

(39

)

6

Inventory

(83

)

(49

)

(12

)

Accounts payable

288

(31

)

50

Tax receivables and payables

88

32

(250

)

Other current assets and liabilities

(13

)

(79

)

7

Regulatory assets and liabilities, net

(1,278

)

(92

)

4

Other noncurrent assets and liabilities

(42

)

(197

)

23

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(307

)

3,177

3,597

Cash flows from financing activities:

Long-term debt issued or remarketed, net of premium, discount and issuance costs of $4, $63 and $2 for the respective years

3,696

3,237

2,233

Long-term debt repaid

(82

)

(654

)

(1,285

)

Term loan issued

1,750

Term loan repaid

(1,750

)

Common stock issued

2,391

Preference stock issued, net

462

Preference stock redeemed

(475

)

Short-term debt financing, net

(172

)

(1,611

)

1,084

Payments for stock-based compensation

(64

)

(46

)

(393

)

Receipts from stock option exercises

58

26

215

Dividends and distribution to noncontrolling interests

(121

)

(121

)

(125

)

Dividends paid

(810

)

(788

)

(707

)

Other

7

39

(2

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

4,903

82

1,007

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(4,877

)

(4,509

)

(3,844

)

Proceeds from sale of nuclear decommissioning trust investments

4,389

4,340

5,239

Purchases of nuclear decommissioning trust investments

(4,283

)

(4,231

)

(5,042

)

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

78

Other

93

83

61

Net cash used in investing activities

(4,678

)

(4,239

)

(3,586

)

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

(82

)

(980

)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year

152

1,132

114

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year

$

70

$

152

114

Investor relations contact:

Sam Ramraj, (626) 302-2540

Media relations contact:

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Source: Edison International

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