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Edison International (NYSE: EIX) news covers developments at one of the nation’s largest electric utility holding companies and its key subsidiaries. The company is headquartered in Rosemead, California and focuses on providing clean and reliable energy and energy services through Southern California Edison and Trio. Southern California Edison delivers electricity to approximately 15 million people via about 5 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area across Southern, Central and Coastal California, while Trio provides sustainability and energy advisory services to large organizations in North America and Europe.
News about Edison International often includes financial and capital markets updates, such as quarterly earnings results, guidance discussions, and details of tender offers or redemptions for preferred stock and trust preference securities. Recent press releases describe cash tender offers for fixed-rate reset cumulative perpetual preferred stock, term loan arrangements, and actions related to trust preference securities issued by SCE-related trusts.
Another important category of EIX news involves regulatory and legislative developments. Company communications highlight decisions by the California Public Utilities Commission on cost of capital and general rate cases, wildfire-related cost recovery proceedings, and legislative measures like California Senate Bill 254 and Assembly Bill 1054 that affect wildfire liability and financial stability for investor-owned utilities.
Investors and observers can also find community and corporate responsibility stories, such as announcements about the Edison Scholars STEM scholarship program and tributes to influential company leaders who contributed to California’s energy policy and clean energy movement.
This news page aggregates these types of updates so readers can follow Edison International’s financial disclosures, regulatory milestones, capital structure actions, and community initiatives in one place.
Edison International (NYSE: EIX) reported its second-quarter 2024 results, showing a net income of $439 million or $1.14 per share, up from $354 million or $0.92 per share in the same period last year. Core earnings were $475 million or $1.23 per share, compared to $388 million or $1.01 per share last year. The increase in earnings is attributed to higher revenue from SCE's General Rate Case (GRC) and an adjusted rate of return on capital. Edison reaffirmed its 2024 EPS guidance of $4.75-$5.05 and its long-term core EPS growth rate targets of 5%-7% for 2021-2025 and 2025-2028.
Southern California Edison (SCE) has completed 84% of its planned hardening of distribution lines in high fire risk areas. The 2025 GRC proceeding is on track with several partial settlements. Additionally, Edison announced a $200 million stock repurchase program effective from July 2024 to December 2025, aimed at offsetting dilution from stock issued under its long-term incentive plans.
The Rockefeller Foundation announced John W. Rogers Jr. as the new Chair of the Economic Opportunity Coalition's (EOC) Management Committee. Edison International, Exelon (EXC), and Southern Company have joined the EOC with new procurement commitments, alongside existing members Xcel Energy, Micron, and Air Products. The EOC aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and build wealth in underserved communities through targeted procurement practices.
Companies partnering with the EOC have collectively purchased over $10 billion in products and services from small and historically underutilized businesses. The EOC Business Procurement pledge includes sponsoring technical assistance programs and allocating at least 15% of U.S.-based contracting spending to small and underutilized businesses by 2026. EOC members also committed more than $1 billion in deposits to Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions in 2023.
Edison International has announced the 12 recipients of its Lineworker Scholarship, awarding up to $25,000 per recipient to pursue a career in the skilled trade workforce at Southern California Edison (SCE). The scholarship, funded by Edison International shareholders and IBEW Local 47, aims to build a diverse workforce in SCE's service area. It covers tuition, tools, and support services for the Powerline Mechanic Certificate Program at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and obtaining a Class A driver's license.
Since its launch in 2021, the program has awarded 35 scholarships, focusing on increasing representation of Black, Asian Pacific Islander, Native American, and female workers in SCE's skilled workforce. Successful graduates are eligible for entry-level positions at SCE upon completing pre-employment requirements. The initiative supports California's 2045 carbon-free goal by preparing a skilled workforce for the electric transition.
Edison International (NYSE: EIX) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share for Q2.
The dividend will be payable on July 31, 2024, to shareholders who are on record as of July 8, 2024.
Edison International (NYSE: EIX) will hold a conference call to discuss its Second Quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, July 25, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. PDT.
Details for participating in the call include dial-in numbers for both U.S. and international callers and a passcode. The call will be webcast live on Edison International's investor website, with a telephone replay available until August 7, 6 p.m. PDT.
For investor queries, contact Sam Ramraj at (626) 302-2540, and for media inquiries, reach out to (626) 302-2255 or news@sce.com. More information can be found on BusinessWire.
Southern California Edison (SCE) and Lotus Infrastructure Partners have been selected by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) to develop, permit, own, operate, and maintain a new transmission infrastructure project in Southern California. The project involves constructing a high-voltage transmission line from the Serrano Substation in Orange County to near the retired San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). This line will deliver energy from renewable sources like solar, wind, and battery installations. Lotus will lead the project’s development, while SCE will purchase the project upon completion and regulatory approval, leasing 25% of the transmission capacity back to Lotus. The project will support California's clean energy goals and address the increasing demand for reliable electricity.
Southern California Edison announced the redemption of all outstanding shares of its Series E Preference Stock on June 6, 2024, at a price of $1,000 per share, plus accrued dividends. The redemption will be funded through an offering of new preference securities and managed by The Depository Trust Company. After redemption, all rights and dividends on the Series E Preference Stock will cease.
Edison International reported a first-quarter 2024 net loss of $11 million, or $0.03 per share, compared to a net income of $310 million, or $0.81 per share, in the same period last year. The company's first-quarter core earnings were $438 million, or $1.13 per share, showing an increase from the previous year. The company revised its best estimate of expected losses for the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events, resulting in a net after-tax charge of $333 million. Edison International affirmed its 2024 core EPS guidance range of $4.75-$5.05 and reaffirmed its long-term core EPS growth rate targets of 5%-7% for 2021-2025 and 5%-7% for 2025-2028.
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