SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO
For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Feb 27, 2024.
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FY2023 · Filed Feb 27, 2024
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Summary of Risk Factors
There are a number of risks you should understand before making an investment decision in our securities or the securities of our subsidiaries. This summary is not intended to be complete and should only be read together with the information set forth in “Part I – Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this report. If any of these risks occurs, Sempra’s and its subsidiaries’ results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and/or prospects could be materially adversely affected, and the trading price of Sempra’s securities and those of its subsidiaries could decline. These risks include the following:
Risks Related to Sempra
Sempra’s ability to pay dividends and meet its obligations largely depends on the performance of its subsidiaries and entities accounted for as equity method investments
The economic interest, voting rights and market value of our outstanding common and preferred stock may be adversely affected by any additional equity securities we may issue
Risks Related to All Sempra Businesses
Our businesses are subject to risks arising from their infrastructure and systems that support this infrastructure
We face risks related to severe weather, natural disasters, physical attacks and other similar events
We face evolving cybersecurity risks associated with the energy grid, natural gas pipelines, storage and other infrastructure as well as the collection of personal, sensitive and confidential customer and employee information
Our debt service obligations expose us to risks and could require additional equity securities issuances by Sempra or sales of equity interests in subsidiaries or projects under development
The availability and cost of debt or equity financing could be negatively affected by market and economic conditions and other factors
Credit rating agencies may downgrade our credit ratings or place them on negative outlook
We face risks related to failures and delays in obtaining permits, licenses, franchises and other approvals required by our businesses from various governmental agencies
Our businesses face climate change concerns and have environmental compliance and clean energy transition and reporting costs
We are subject to complex tax and accounting requirements that expose us to risks
Risks Related to Sempra California
Wildfires in California pose risks to Sempra, SDG&E and SoCalGas
The electricity industry is undergoing significant change, including increased deployment of DER, technological advancements, evolving procurement service standards, and political and regulatory developments
Natural gas has increasingly been the subject of political and public debate, including a desire by some to eventually reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas as an energy source
SDG&E and SoCalGas are subject to extensive regulation
Risks Related to Sempra Texas Utilities
Certain ring-fencing measures, governance mechanisms and commitments limit our ability to influence the management, operations and policies of Oncor
Changes in the regulation of Oncor or the regulation or operation of the electric utility industry and/or the ERCOT market could negatively affect Oncor
Risks Related to Sempra Infrastructure
Project development activities may not be successful, projects under construction may not be completed on schedule or within budget, and completed projects may not operate at expected levels
We may not be able to enter into, maintain, extend or replace long-term supply, sales or capacity agreements
Our international businesses and operations expose us to increased legal, regulatory, tax, economic, geopolitical and management oversight risks and challenges
PART I.
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