EDISON INTERNATIONAL

Edison International's and SCE's financial condition and results of operations could be materially impacted by catastrophic, macroeconomic and geopolitical events that cause significant disruption to workforces, supply chains, economies, or societies on a regional, statewide, national or global basis.

Edison International and SCE could be materially and adversely impacted by catastrophic, macroeconomic and geopolitical events, such as the effects of increased inflationary pressures and interest rates, potential economic downturns or recessions, geopolitical pressures, and pandemics and regional health emergencies. For example, the global spread of COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020, created significant uncertainty, volatility and disruption globally that resulted in, among other things, disruption to supply chains, economies, and workforce and impacted the operations of Edison International and SCE. Additionally, the geopolitical developments involving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China and the Middle East, could cause delays and disruptions in the supply chain and the availability and timely delivery of services, materials and components used in SCE’s operations. Geopolitical tensions can also heighten cybersecurity risks, including the risk of malicious activity by state‑sponsored actors. For additional information regarding these cybersecurity threats, see “—Cybersecurity and Physical Security Risks.” Evolving U.S. and California governmental policies and regulatory initiatives could lead to changes in economic conditions or economic uncertainties in the State of California, United States and globally, including impacts to infrastructure investments, tariffs, taxes, and energy, environmental and social policies.

Many of the risks and uncertainties identified in this Form 10-K have, and will be, exacerbated by the impacts of a catastrophic event and the actions taken by governmental entities, businesses, individuals and others in response to such an event. In addition, impacts of international conflict, recession, pandemic or similar events on SCE's customers and third parties could also result in SCE facing, among other things, significant reductions in demand for electricity and payment delays and/or defaults from customers which could result in significant under-collections. Edison International and SCE access to the bank and capital markets and/or the costs of accessing those markets could be constrained and could also face payment delays and/or defaults from insurers and other counterparties. These impacts, among others, could materially and adversely impact Edison International's and SCE's business, operations, cash flows, liquidity and financial results.

Edison International's and SCE's business activities are concentrated in one industry and in one region.

Substantially all of Edison International's and all of SCE's business activities are concentrated in the electric utility industry. Edison International's principal subsidiary, SCE, serves customers only in southern and central California. As a result, Edison International's and SCE's future performance may be affected by events and economic factors unique to California or by regional regulation, legislation or judicial decisions. For example, California courts have applied strict liability to investor-owned utilities in wildfire and other litigation matters. See "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies—Contingencies—Southern California Wildfires and Mudslides."