SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON Co
For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Feb 22, 2024.
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FY2023 · Filed Feb 22, 2024
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Margin and Collateral Deposits
Certain derivative instruments, power and energy procurement contracts and other contractual arrangements contain collateral requirements. In addition, certain environmental remediation obligations require financial assurance that may be in the form of collateral postings. Future collateral requirements may differ from the requirements at December 31, 2023 due to the addition of incremental power and energy procurement contracts with collateral requirements, if any, the impact of changes in wholesale power and natural gas prices on SCE's contractual obligations, and the impact of SCE's credit ratings falling below investment grade.
The table below provides the amount of collateral posted by SCE to its counterparties as well as the potential collateral that would have been required as of December 31, 2023, if SCE's credit rating had been downgraded to below investment grade as of that date. The table below also provides the potential collateral that could be required due to adverse changes in wholesale power and natural gas prices over the remaining lives of existing power and fuel derivative contracts.
In addition to amounts shown in the table, power and fuel contract counterparties may also institute new collateral requirements, applicable to future transactions to allow SCE to continue trading in power and fuel contracts at the time of a downgrade or upon significant increases in market prices. Furthermore, SCE may also be required to post up to $50 million in collateral in connection with its environmental remediation obligations, within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year in which a downgrade below investment grade occurs.
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| (in millions) | | |
| Collateral posted as of December 31, 20231 | | $217 |
| Incremental collateral requirements for purchased power and fuel contracts resulting from a potential downgrade of SCE's credit rating to below investment grade2 | | 102 |
| Incremental collateral requirements for SCE's financial hedging activities resulting from adverse market price movement3 | | 51 |
| Posted and potential collateral requirements | | $370 |
1 Net collateral provided to counterparties and other brokers consisted of $88 million in letters of credit and surety bonds and $129 million of cash collateral.
2 Represents potential collateral requirements for accounts payable and mark-to-market valuation at December 31, 2023. Requirement varies throughout the period and is generally lower at the end of the month.
3 Incremental collateral requirements were based on potential changes in SCE's forward positions as of December 31, 2023 due to adverse market price movements over the remaining lives of the existing power and fuel derivative contracts using a 95% confidence level.
In the next 12 months, Edison International expects to fund its net cash requirements through cash on hand, dividends from SCE, and capital market and bank financings. Edison International may finance its ongoing cash requirements, including dividends, working capital requirements, payment of obligations, and capital investments, including capital contributions to subsidiaries, with short-term or other financings, subject to availability in the bank and capital markets.
At December 31, 2023, Edison International Parent had cash on hand of $131 million and $1.3 billion available to borrow on its $1.5 billion revolving credit facility. The credit facility is available for borrowing needs until May 2027.
At December 31, 2023 Edison International Parent had $246 million outstanding commercial paper, net of discount, at a weighted-average interest rate of 5.82% supported by the $1.5 billion revolving credit facility. The aggregate maximum principal amount under the Edison International Parent revolving credit facility may be increased up to $2.0 billion, provided that additional lender commitments are obtained. For further details, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 5. Debt and Credit Agreements."
Edison International Parent has $500 million of debt maturities arising in the next 12 months. Edison International expects to issue debt to refinance these maturities.
Edison International Parent maintains a program to sell shares of its common stock with aggregate sales price up to $500 million, including through designated broker-dealers at prevailing market prices (an "at-the-market" offering). For further information, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 14. Equity."
In November 2023, Edison International repurchased 61,497 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock and 84,223 shares of its Series B Preferred Stock through a tender offer. In December 2023, Edison International repurchased 29,186 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock and 133,323 shares of its Series B Preferred Stock on the open market. The aggregate amount paid, including accrued and unpaid dividends, was $133 million for the tender offer repurchase and $155 million for the open market repurchase. Edison International paid the consideration and the fees and expenses incurred with cash on hand and proceeds of debt issuances. For further information, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 14. Equity."
On February 22, 2024, Edison International declared a dividend of $0.78 per share to be paid on April 30, 2024. Edison International Parent and Other's liquidity and its ability to pay operating expenses and pay dividends to common shareholders are dependent on access to the bank and capital markets, dividends from SCE, realization of tax benefits and its ability to meet California law requirements for the declaration of dividends. Prior to declaring dividends, Edison
International's Board of Directors evaluates available information, including when applicable, information pertaining to the 2017/2018 Wildfire/Mudslide Events, to ensure that the California law requirements for the declarations are met. For information on the California law requirements on the declaration of dividends, see "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—SCE Dividends." Edison International intends to maintain its target payout ratio of 45% – 55% of SCE's core earnings, subject to the factors identified above.
Edison International's ability to declare and pay common dividends may be restricted under the terms of the Series A and Series B Preferred Stock. For further information see"Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 14. Equity."
Edison International Parent's credit facility requires a consolidated debt to total capitalization ratio as defined in the applicable agreements of less than or equal to 0.70 to 1. At December 31, 2023, Edison International's consolidated debt to total capitalization ratio was 0.63 to 1.
At December 31, 2023, Edison International Parent was in compliance with all financial covenants that affect access to capital.
The following table summarizes Edison International Parent's current long-term issuer credit ratings and outlook from the major credit rating agencies:
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| | Moody's | Fitch | S&P | |||
| Credit Rating | Baa2 | BBB | BBB | |||
| Outlook | Stable | Stable | Stable |
Edison International Parent's credit ratings may be affected if, among other things, regulators fail to successfully implement AB 1054 in a consistent and credit supportive manner, or the Wildfire Insurance Fund is depleted by claims from catastrophic wildfires. Credit rating downgrades increase the cost and may impact the availability of short-term and long-term borrowings, including commercial paper, credit facilities, note financings or other borrowings.
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