UNITED STATES
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EDISON INTERNATIONAL
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
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JOINT PROXY STATEMENT
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
April 28, 2011
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March 18, 2011
Dear Shareholder:
You are invited to attend the Edison International (EIX) and Southern California Edison Company (SCE) Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Annual Meeting). The Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., Pacific Time, at the Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel Hotel, 225 West Valley Blvd., San Gabriel, California 91776.
The EIX and SCE Notice of Annual Meeting and Joint Proxy Statement discuss the matters to be considered at the Annual Meeting.
You may vote your proxy via the Internet, by telephone, or by mail. Please follow the instructions on the Notice of Internet Availability of proxy materials that you received in the mail (the Notice) and/or your proxy card.
If you receive more than one copy of the Notice or more than one proxy card, it means your shares are held in more than one account. You should vote the shares in all of your accounts. Voting by any of the available methods will ensure that you are represented at the Annual Meeting, even if you are not present. Please note that to vote your shares by Internet or telephone, you will need the control number on your Notice or proxy card.
Your vote is important, whether or not you expect to attend the Annual Meeting, and regardless of the number of shares you own. Please take the first opportunity to ensure that your shares are represented at the Annual Meeting. Voting promptly will save us the cost of additional solicitations.
Thank you very much for your continued interest in the business of EIX and SCE.
Sincerely, | ||
Theodore F. Craver, Jr. | Ronald L. Litzinger | |
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer |
President Southern California Edison Company | |
Edison International |
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Thursday, April 28, 2011
9:00 a.m., Pacific Time
Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel Hotel
225 West Valley Blvd.
San Gabriel, California 91776
Directions to the 2011 Edison International (EIX) and Southern California Edison Company (SCE) annual meeting are on the last page of the Joint Proxy Statement, which can be viewed at www.edison.com/annualmeeting.
Matters to be acted upon by EIX and SCE shareholders:
1. | Election of 12 Directors to the EIX Board and 13 Directors to the SCE Board. The names of the Director nominees are as follows: |
Jagjeet S. Bindra | Bradford M. Freeman | James M. Rosser | ||
Vanessa C.L. Chang | Ronald L. Litzinger* | Richard T. Schlosberg, III | ||
France A. Córdova | Luis G. Nogales | Thomas C. Sutton | ||
Theodore F. Craver, Jr. | Ronald L. Olson | Brett White | ||
Charles B. Curtis |
* | Ronald L. Litzinger is a Director nominee for the SCE Board only. |
2. | Ratification of the Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. |
3. | Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. |
4. | Advisory Vote on the Frequency of the Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. |
The EIX and SCE Boards of Directors recommend that you vote FOR Items 1 through 3, and recommend that you vote 1 YEAR for Item 4.
Matter to be acted upon by EIX shareholders only:
5. | Management Proposal to Approve an Amendment to the EIX 2007 Performance Incentive Plan. |
The EIX Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR Item 5.
EIX and SCE shareholders may also vote on any other matters properly brought before the meeting.
Dated: March 18, 2011 |
For the Boards of Directors, |
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BARBARA E. MATHEWS |
Vice President, Associate General Counsel, |
Chief Governance Officer and Corporate Secretary |
Edison International |
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EDISON INTERNATIONAL
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
2244 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770
JOINT PROXY STATEMENT
The EIX and SCE Boards of Directors are soliciting proxies from you for use at the Annual Meeting, or at any adjournment or postponement thereof. Proxies allow properly designated individuals to vote on your behalf at the Annual Meeting. The proxy materials are being mailed or made available to you via the Internet beginning on March 18, 2011.
In this Joint Proxy Statement:
| Holding shares as a registered shareholder or of record means your shares are registered in your own name on the Companys records. Shares held in the Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan account are included. |
| Holding shares in street name means your shares are held in a brokerage account or through a trustee, custodian or other third party (referred to as a nominee), and you are considered the beneficial owner of those shares. Your name does not appear on the Companys records as a shareholder. |
| 401(k) Plan means the employee benefit plan known as the Edison 401(k) Savings Plan through which participants may hold interests in EIX shares through the EIX Stock Fund. |
| 401(k) Plan shareholders means participants in the 401(k) Plan who hold interests in EIX shares through the EIX Stock Fund. |
| Annual Meeting means both the EIX and SCE annual meetings of shareholders, which are held jointly. |
| Board means both the EIX and SCE Boards of Directors, unless otherwise indicated. |
| Committee means the applicable Board committee of both EIX and SCE, unless otherwise indicated. |
| Company means both EIX and SCE, unless otherwise indicated. |
| EIX means Edison International. |
| EMG means Edison Mission Group Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of EIX, and holding company of Edison Mission Energy (EME), an independent power producer. |
| ERISA means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. |
| Notice of Internet Availability means the notice regarding the Internet availability of the Companys proxy materials, which was sent to most shareholders in lieu of printed copies of the proxy materials, as permitted under Securities and Exchange Commission rules. |
| Proxy card means either a proxy card, which you may receive if you are a registered shareholder, or a voting instruction form, which you may receive if you hold shares in street name or are a 401(k) Plan shareholder. |
| SCE means Southern California Edison Company. |
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting to Be Held on April 28, 2011: The Joint Proxy Statement and the Companys 2010 Annual Report are available at www.edison.com/annualmeeting.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The current membership and primary functions of our Audit, Compensation and Executive Personnel, Nominating/Corporate Governance, and Finance Committees are described below.
Director | Audit Committee |
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Jagjeet S. Bindra(1) |
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Vanessa C.L. Chang |
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France A. Córdova |
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Charles B. Curtis |
Chair | X | ||||||
Bradford M. Freeman |
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Luis G. Nogales |
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Ronald L. Olson |
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James M. Rosser |
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Richard T. Schlosberg, III(2) |
Chair | X | ||||||
Thomas C. Sutton |
Chair Financial Expert |
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Brett White |
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Number of Meetings Held in 2010 (EIX/ SCE) |
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(1) | Mr. Bindra was appointed to the Audit and Finance Committees upon his election to the Board on April 22, 2010. |
(2) | Mr. Schlosberg served as a member of the Audit Committee until April 22, 2010. |
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Management is responsible for the Companys internal controls and the financial reporting process, including the integrity and objectivity of the financial statements. The independent registered public accounting firm is responsible for performing an independent audit of the Companys financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) and to issue a report thereon. The Audit Committee monitors and oversees these processes. The Committee members are not accountants or auditors by profession and, therefore, have relied on certain representations from management and the independent registered public accounting firm about carrying out its responsibilities.
In connection with the December 31, 2010 financial statements, the Audit Committee:
| Reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements with the Companys management; |
| Discussed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Companys independent registered public accounting firm, the matters required by the statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, as amended, and as adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; and |
| Received the written disclosures and the letter required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding PricewaterhouseCoopers communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and discussed with PricewaterhouseCoopers its independence from the Company. |
Based upon these reviews and discussions, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board that the audited financial statements be included in the Companys 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the SEC.
Thomas C. Sutton, Chair
Jagjeet S. Bindra
Vanessa C.L. Chang
Bradford M. Freeman
Luis G. Nogales
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FEES
The following table sets forth the aggregate fees billed to EIX (consolidated total including EIX and its subsidiaries) and SCE, respectively, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, by PricewaterhouseCoopers:
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Audit Fees |
$ | 9,726 | $ | 10,850 | $ | 5,766 | $ | 6,492 | ||||||||
Audit-Related Fees(1) |
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Tax Fees(2) |
4,343 | 5,144 | 3,612 | 4,429 | ||||||||||||
All Other Fees(3) |
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$ | 14,151 | $ | 16,473 | $ | 9,417 | $ | 11,392 |
(1) | The nature of the services comprising these fees were assurance and related services related to the performance of the audit or review of the financial statements and not reported under Audit Fees above. |
(2) | These aggregate fee amounts are composed of tax compliance fees and other tax fees. Those fees were to support compliance with federal, state and foreign tax reporting and payment requirements, including tax return review and review of tax laws, regulations or cases. |
(3) | These fees are related to support services for an SCE computer system and an annual subscription to an Internet accounting research service. |
The Audit Committee is required to review with management and pre-approve all audit services to be performed by the independent registered public accounting firm and all non-audit services that are not prohibited and that require pre-approval under the Exchange Act. The Committees pre-approval responsibilities may be delegated to one or more Committee members, provided that such delegates present any pre-approval decisions to the Committee at its next meeting. The Committee has delegated such pre-approval responsibilities to the Committee Chair. The independent registered public accounting firm must assure that all audit and non-audit services provided to the Company have been approved by the Audit Committee.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, all services performed by PricewaterhouseCoopers were pre-approved by the Audit Committee, irrespective of whether the services required pre-approval under the Exchange Act.
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Twelve Directors will be elected to the EIX Board and 13 Directors will be elected to the SCE Board, each to hold office until the next Annual Meeting. The Director nominees of EIX and SCE are the same, except that Mr. Litzinger is a nominee for the SCE Board only. A biography of each nominee describing his or her age, business experience during the past five years, and other prior relevant business experience is presented below. The biography includes the specific experience, qualifications, attributes and skills that led the Board to conclude that the nominee should serve as a Director. While each nominees entire range of experience and skills is considered important, particular experience that contributes to the diversity and effectiveness of the Board is identified below.
JAGJEET S. BINDRA | ||
Mr. Bindra, age 63, has been a Director of EIX and SCE since April 2010. He served as president of Chevron Global Manufacturing, responsible for Chevron Corporations worldwide refining operations, from 2004 until his retirement in 2009. During his 32-year career at Chevron, Mr. Bindra also served as managing director and chief executive officer of Caltex Australia Limited (2002 to 2003), president of Chevron Pipeline Co. (1997 to 2002), and senior vice president, pipelines, Chevron Overseas Petroleum, Inc. (1995 to 1997). He has been a director of Larsen & Toubro Limited (India) and Transfield Services Limited (Australia) since 2009. Mr. Bindra is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur, India, and holds a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington and an MBA degree from Saint Marys College of California.
Mr. Bindra brings to the Board global experience in a capital intensive industry in the energy sector, which is particularly relevant to the Companys capital investment program and growth strategy. He has expertise in energy value chain and asset management. He also brings independent guidance, strategic management experience and a unique perspective to Board deliberations as our newest Director. | ||
VANESSA C.L. CHANG | ||
Ms. Chang, age 58, has been a Director of EIX and SCE since 2007. She is a principal of EL & EL Investments, a private real estate investment business (since 1999). Ms. Chang has served as chief executive officer and president of ResolveItNow.com, an online dispute resolution service (2000 to 2002) and senior vice president of Secured Capital Corporation, a real estate investment bank (1998). She was a partner of the accounting firm KPMG Peat Marwick LLP for 11 years. Ms. Chang has been a director or trustee of three funds in the American Funds family, advised by Capital Research and Management Company, since 2000, and a director of Blue Shield of California since 2005. She is a graduate of the University of British Columbia and a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
Ms. Chang brings to the Board experience in accounting and financial reporting and oversight matters. She has spent most of her career in the Southern California area and brings knowledge of the community served by SCE. She also brings experience as a director of public, private and nonprofit organizations, corporate governance knowledge, and independent guidance as an important contributor to Board deliberations. |
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FRANCE A. CÓRDOVA | ||
Dr. Córdova, age 63, has been a Director of EIX and SCE since 2004. She is the president of Purdue University (since 2007). Dr. Córdova previously served as chancellor of the University of California, Riverside (2002 to 2007) and vice chancellor for research and a professor of physics for the University of California, Santa Barbara (1996 to 2002). From 1993 to 1996, she served as NASA Chief Scientist. Dr. Córdova has been a director of SAIC, Inc. since 2008, and served as a director of Belo Corporation from 2003 to 2007. She serves on the National Science Board, the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institute and the Board of Trustees of the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Córdova is a graduate of Stanford University and holds a Ph.D in Physics from the California Institute of Technology.
Dr. Córdova brings to the Board public institution leadership experience and expertise in science and technology matters. Her expertise in technology is particularly valuable in connection with advanced technology developments in the utility industry and renewable energy. She also brings the perspective and insight of a director of other public and private companies and governmental and civic organizations. | ||
THEODORE F. CRAVER, JR. | ||
Mr. Craver, age 59, is the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of EIX (since 2008). He has been a Director of EIX since 2007 and of SCE since 2008. Mr. Craver has served as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of EMG (2005 to 2008), and Executive Vice President (2002 to 2004), Chief Financial Officer (2000 to 2004) and Treasurer (1996 to 2004) of EIX. Before joining the Company as Vice President and Treasurer in 1996, Mr. Craver served as executive vice president and corporate treasurer of First Interstate Bancorp (1991 to 1996) and executive vice president and chief financial officer of First Interstates wholesale banking subsidiary (1986 to 1991). He has been a director of Health Net, Inc. since 2004. Mr. Craver is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where he also received his MBA degree.
Mr. Craver brings to the Board in-depth knowledge of the Companys business, industry and strategy, experienced leadership and a finance background. He has had experience dealing with difficult challenges faced by the Company, including the California energy crisis. He is a leader in the electric utility industry, serving on the board and executive committee of the Edison Electric Institute, an association of U.S. shareholder-owned electric companies, and chairman of the Electric Power Research Institute, which provides independent, public-benefit research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity. |
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CHARLES B. CURTIS | ||
Mr. Curtis, age 70, has been a Director of EIX and SCE since 2006. He served as president and chief operating officer of the Nuclear Threat Initiative, a private foundation dealing with national security issues (2001 to 2009). Mr. Curtis is currently a senior advisor to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a public policy research institution (since 2009). He has served as executive vice president of the United Nations Foundation (2000) and a partner of the law firm of Hogan & Hartson (1997 to 2000). Mr. Curtis also served as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (1995 to 1997), under secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (1994 to 1995), and chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (1977 to 1981). He has been a trustee of the Putnam Funds, a family of over 100 equity and fixed income mutual funds, since 2001. Mr. Curtis is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and Boston University Law School.
Mr. Curtis brings to the Board experience in energy policy and regulation, which is highly relevant to the Companys business. His expertise in security and nuclear power issues, his public policy experience and his background in legal and compliance matters are also particularly relevant to the Companys business. His experience in leadership and oversight of public and private organizations has provided a strong corporate governance knowledge that is valuable in his role as Chair of the Companys Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. | ||
BRADFORD M. FREEMAN | ||
Mr. Freeman, age 69, has been a Director of EIX and SCE since 2002. He is a founding partner of Freeman Spogli & Co., a private investment company (since 1983). Mr. Freeman has served as managing director of the brokerage firm Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. (1976 to 1983). He has been a director of CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. since 2001. Mr. Freeman is a graduate of Stanford University and holds an MBA degree from Harvard Business School.
Mr. Freeman brings to the Board knowledge and experience in the capital markets and securities business, which is particularly valuable in the Companys capital intensive business and in the context of its capital investment and growth strategy. He also brings the perspective of managing an investment portfolio and an understanding of shareholder concerns. As a result of his career in the Southern California area, he brings knowledge of the community served by SCE. | ||
RONALD L. LITZINGER | ||
Mr. Litzinger, age 51, became President and a Director of SCE on January 1, 2011. He has held a wide range of executive positions at the EIX companies since joining SCE as an engineer in 1986, including President and Chief Executive Officer of EMG (2008 through 2010), Senior Vice President of SCE responsible for transmission and distribution operations (2005 to 2008), Vice President of EIX responsible for strategic planning (2004 to 2005), Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of EME (2002 to 2004), and Senior Vice President of EMEs worldwide operations (1999 to 2002). Mr. Litzinger is a graduate of the University of Washington with a chemical engineering degree and received a Master of Arts degree from the University of Redlands.
Mr. Litzinger brings to the SCE Board in-depth knowledge of the Companys business, experienced leadership and an engineering background. He also brings senior executive, operations and strategic planning experience developed during his 24 years of service with the Company. |
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LUIS G. NOGALES | ||
Mr. Nogales, age 67, has been a Director of EIX and SCE since 1993. He is managing partner of Nogales Investors, LLC, a private equity investment company (since 2001). Mr. Nogales has served as president of Nogales Partners, a private equity investment company (1990 to 2001), president of Univision, a Spanish language television network (1986 to 1988), and chairman of the board and chief executive officer of United Press International, a communications company (1983 to 1986). He has been a director of Arbitron Inc. and KB Home since 2001. Mr. Nogales is a member of the Board of Trustees of the J. Paul Getty Trust. He is a graduate of San Diego State University and Stanford Law School.
Mr. Nogales brings to the Board business, management and chief executive leadership experience in media and marketing enterprises and the Spanish language market, which is particularly relevant in the communities served by SCE. He also brings the perspective and insight of a director of other public companies and a private equity investor who understands shareholder concerns. Mr. Nogales mix of executive and investor experience is valuable in his role as Chair of the Companys Finance Committee. He brings broad knowledge of the Companys business and corporate history developed through 18 years of service on the Board. | ||
RONALD L. OLSON | ||
Mr. Olson, age 69, has been a Director of EIX and SCE since 1995. He is a partner of the law firm of Munger, Tolles and Olson LLP (since 1970). Mr. Olson has been a director of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. since 1997, City National Corporation since 2001 and The Washington Post Company since 2003, and a director or trustee for three funds in the Western Asset Funds complex since 2005. He is a trustee of the RAND Corporation and the California Institute of Technology, and a director of the Council on Foreign Relations. Mr. Olson is a graduate of Drake University and University of Michigan Law School, and holds a Diploma in Law from Oxford University.
Mr. Olson brings to the Board legal experience in complex litigation, regulatory and transactional matters and corporate counseling for large corporations. He also has experience in a wide range of governance and public policy matters as a director of various public and private companies and non-profit organizations, and leadership in the community developed through his business and civic affiliations. Mr. Olson brings considerable knowledge of the Companys business and corporate history developed through 16 years of service on the Board. | ||
JAMES M. ROSSER | ||
Dr. Rosser, age 71, has been a Director of SCE since 1985 and of EIX since 1988. He is the president of California State University, Los Angeles (since 1979). Dr. Rosser is a director of the California Community Foundation, a member of the Board of Governors of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, and a member of the Government-University-Industrial Research Roundtable of the National Academies. He has served as a director of privately-held companies, including Sanwa Bank of California and Fedco, a membership-based retail store chain that operated in Southern California. Dr. Rosser is a graduate of Southern Illinois University, where he also received his Ph.D and Master of Arts degrees.
Dr. Rosser brings to the Board public institution leadership experience, and community knowledge and leadership. His involvement in local educational, civic and charitable organizations brings a valuable perspective on SCEs workforce and customer base. He also brings extensive knowledge of the Companys business and corporate history developed through 26 years of service on the Board. |
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RICHARD T. SCHLOSBERG, III | ||
Mr. Schlosberg, age 66, has been a Director of EIX and SCE since 2002. He has served as president and chief executive officer of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, a private family foundation (1999 to 2004), publisher and chief executive officer of The Los Angeles Times (1994 to 1997), and executive vice president and director of The Times Mirror Company, a media communications company (1994 to 1997). Mr. Schlosberg has been a director of eBay Inc. since 2004, and served as a director of BEA Systems, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. He is chairman of the board of the Kaiser Family Foundation. Mr. Schlosberg is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, and holds an MBA degree from Harvard Business School.
Mr. Schlosberg brings to the Board business, management and chief executive leadership experience in the communications industry, including in the local markets served by SCE. He also brings executive compensation expertise from his business experience and his experience as a member and Chair of the Companys Compensation and Executive Personnel Committee. He has exercised additional independent leadership as the Companys Lead Director, devoting significant time and attention to the Company. He brings the perspective and insight of a director at other public and private companies. | ||
THOMAS C. SUTTON | ||
Mr. Sutton, age 68, has been a Director of EIX and SCE since 1995. He has served as chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Pacific Life Insurance Company (1990 to 2007) and as a trustee of the Pacific Funds (2001 to 2007). Mr. Sutton has been a director of Pacific Mutual Holding Company and Pacific LifeCorp since 1997, and the Public Policy Institute of California since 2002. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto.
Mr. Sutton brings to the Board business and chief executive leadership experience in an industry which, like the electric utility industry, is highly regulated. He also brings extensive knowledge of finance and accounting matters to his role as the Companys Audit Committee Chair and financial expert. He brings significant knowledge of the Companys business and corporate history developed through 16 years of service on the Board. | ||
BRETT WHITE | ||
Mr. White, age 51, has been a Director of EIX and SCE since 2007. He is the chief executive officer and president of CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., a commercial real estate services firm (since 2005). Mr. White has served as president of CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (2001 to 2005) and chairman of the Americas of CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc. (1999 to 2001). He has been a director of CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. since 2001. Mr. White is a trustee of the University of San Francisco. He is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Mr. White brings to the Board the experience, strategic perspective, critical judgment and analytical skills of an active chief executive officer of a public company. CB Richard Ellis is engaged in commercial real estate services, including property management and development, which is relevant to the Companys infrastructure growth strategy. He also brings the perspective of a business customer headquartered and doing business in the local markets served by SCE. |
The Board recommends that you vote FOR the EIX and SCE Director nominees, as applicable.
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RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE
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ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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The Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section of this Joint Proxy Statement. Based upon this review and the discussions, the Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section be included in the Companys 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K and this Joint Proxy Statement.
Richard T. Schlosberg, III, Chair
Bradford M. Freeman
James M. Rosser
Thomas C. Sutton
Brett White
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS
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The Committee members whose names appear on the Compensation Committee Report above were Committee members during all of 2010. Under applicable SEC rules, there were no interlocks or insider participation on the Committee.
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The following table presents information regarding compensation of the Named Officers for service during 2010, and, where applicable because the Named Officer was also an EIX or SCE Named Officer in such years, for 2009 and 2008.
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2010 | 1,096,346 | | 2,268,778 | 2,268,755 | 1,633,500 | 2,100,132 | 168,528 | 9,536,038 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
EIX Chairman of the Board, President and CEO |
2009 | 1,054,038 | | 1,480,107 | 1,480,097 | 1,365,000 | 1,241,957 | 149,146 | 6,770,345 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 892,485 | | 909,568 | 2,784,332 | 1,050,000 | 671,082 | 159,478 | 6,466,945 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alan J. Fohrer |
2010 | 719,758 | | 634,416 | 634,380 | 659,800 | 1,983,531 | 1,365,219 | 5,997,103 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCE Chairman of the Board and CEO |
2009 | 719,758 | | 511,003 | 510,986 | 609,000 | 799,369 | 107,927 | 3,258,043 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2008 | 715,746 | | 376,248 | 1,159,257 | 558,300 | 1,243,079 | 209,387 | 4,262,017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
W. James Scilacci |
2010 | 544,231 | | 529,414 | 529,377 | 519,800 | 894,459 | 76,455 | 3,093,736 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
EIX Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer |
2009 | 493,846 | | 352,417 | 352,405 | 455,000 | 445,515 | 70,846 | 2,170,029 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 393,504 | | 194,940 | 597,744 | 315,000 | 329,617 | 89,670 | 1,920,475 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Linda G. Sullivan |
2010 | 340,042 | | 153,621 | 153,588 | 256,200 | 228,564 | 49,085 | 1,181,100 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCE Senior Vice President and CFO |
2009 | 302,575 | | 135,459 | 135,397 | 215,700 | 138,987 | 44,684 | 972,802 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Robert L. Adler |
2010 | 548,173 | | 481,256 | 481,255 | 571,700 | 203,246 | 73,298 | 2,358,927 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
EIX Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
2009 | 527,019 | | 370,051 | 370,026 | 514,500 | 142,804 | 58,871 | 1,983,271 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
John R. Fielder |
2010 | 457,754 | | 319,214 | 319,205 | 385,300 | 141,265 | 76,612 | 1,699,350 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCE President through 12/31/2010 |
2009 | 457,754 | | 281,248 | 281,220 | 385,300 | 48,009 | 73,059 | 1,526,590 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 455,768 | | 172,604 | 531,663 | 326,100 | 674,531 | 73,997 | 2,234,663 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ronald L. Litzinger |
2010 | 516,981 | | 495,697 | 495,690 | 464,000 | 546,776 | 91,616 | 2,610,760 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
EMG Chairman of the Board, President and CEO through 12/31/2010; SCE President effective 1/1/2011 |
2009 | 508,904 | | 363,001 | 362,979 | 396,600 | 265,599 | 80,371 | 1,977,454 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 446,168 | | 200,975 | 613,155 | 276,700 | 243,513 | 69,340 | 1,849,851 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pedro J. Pizarro |
2010 | 398,125 | | 277,668 | 277,621 | 368,600 | 241,232 | 58,554 | 1,621,800 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCE Executive Vice President through 12/31/2010; |
2009 | 396,252 | | 244,622 | 244,588 | 360,900 | 161,005 | 55,931 | 1,463,298 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
EMG President effective 1/1/2011 |
2008 | 375,415 | | 145,632 | 445,160 | 300,300 | 150,115 | 55,106 | 1,471,728 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peter T. Dietrich |
2010 | 58,558 | | 195,768 | 195,752 | 71,912 | 9,208 | 1,317,764 | 1,848,962 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCE Senior Vice President effective 11/15/2010 and Chief Nuclear Officer effective 12/9/2010 |
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(1) | Stock awards consist of performance shares and restricted stock units granted under the 2007 Performance Incentive Plan in the year indicated. The performance share and restricted stock unit amounts shown in this Summary Compensation Table reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of these awards computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. For performance shares, the value is reported as of the grant date based on the probable outcome of performance conditions, consistent with the estimate of aggregate compensation cost to be recognized over the service period determined as of the grant date under FASB ASC Topic 718, excluding the effect of estimated forfeitures. For a discussion of the assumptions and methodologies used to calculate these amounts, see the discussion contained in (i) Note 8 (Compensation and Benefit Plans) to EIXs Consolidated Financial Statements, included as part of EIXs 2010 Annual Report to Shareholders and (ii) similar footnotes to EIXs Consolidated Financial Statements for prior years when the awards were granted. |
The table below shows the maximum value of performance share awards included in this Summary Compensation Table at the grant date assuming that the highest level of performance conditions will be achieved. None of the 2008 performance share awards, which related to the 2008-2010 performance period, were paid because the applicable performance target was not met.
Name |
Maximum ($) |
Maximum ($) |
Maximum ($) | |||
Theodore F. Craver, Jr. |
2,268,760 | 1,764,186 | 3,041,463 | |||
Alan J. Fohrer |
634,400 | 609,077 | 636,962 | |||
W. James Scilacci |
529,425 | 420,044 | 630,399 | |||
Linda G. Sullivan |
153,595 | 141,350 | 80,320 | |||
Robert L. Adler |
481,260 | 441,059 | 1,012,582 | |||
John R. Fielder |
319,215 | 335,241 | 292,208 | |||
Ronald L. Litzinger |
495,690 | 432,663 | 352,018 | |||
Pedro J. Pizarro |
277,680 | 291,572 | 253,347 | |||
Peter T. Dietrich |
195,757 | | |
(2) | Option awards consist of non-qualified stock options granted under the 2007 Performance Incentive Plan in the year indicated. The option amounts shown in this Summary Compensation Table reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of these awards computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. For a discussion of the assumptions and methodologies used to calculate these amounts, see the discussion of options contained in (i) Note 8 (Compensation and Benefit Plans) to EIXs Consolidated Financial Statements, included as part of EIXs 2010 Annual Report to Shareholders and (ii) similar footnotes to EIXs Consolidated Financial Statements for prior years when the awards were granted. |
(3) | The reported amounts include (i) interest on deferred compensation account balances considered under SEC rules to be at above-market rates, and (ii) the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of each Named Officers accumulated benefit under all of the Companys defined benefit and actuarial pension plans, as reflected in the following table: |
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Name |
2010 Interest ($) |
2010 Change in Actuarial Present Value ($) |
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Theodore F. Craver, Jr. |
217,641 | 1,882,491 | ||||||
Alan J. Fohrer |
205,937 | 1,777,594 | ||||||
W. James Scilacci |
59,089 | 835,370 | ||||||
Linda G. Sullivan |
13,292 | 215,272 | ||||||
Robert L. Adler |
2,752 | 200,494 | ||||||
John R. Fielder |
73,955 | 67,310 | ||||||
Ronald L. Litzinger |
19,537 | 527,239 | ||||||
Pedro J. Pizarro |
40,635 | 200,597 | ||||||
Peter T. Dietrich |
2,028 | 7,180 |
(4) | Amounts reported for 2010 include plan contributions (contributions to the 401(k) Plan and the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan) and accruals for post-retirement survivor benefits, as applicable, as indicated in the table below. For Mr. Dietrich, amounts reported for 2010 include a one time contribution by the Company to the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan which vests on the 5-year anniversary of his employment date. Relevant terms of this contribution, including vesting and payment provisions are discussed in the footnotes to the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation table below. The amount reported in the Survivor Benefits column includes the cost of post-retirement survivor benefits under a survivor income plan retained by Mr. Fohrer. This plan is described under Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control below. |
Name | Plan Contributions ($) |
Survivor Benefits ($) |
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Theodore F. Craver, Jr. |
106,373 | | ||||||
Alan J. Fohrer |
62,945 | 31,278 | ||||||
W. James Scilacci |
46,073 | | ||||||
Linda G. Sullivan |
26,761 | | ||||||
Robert L. Adler |
48,147 | | ||||||
John R. Fielder |
39,971 | | ||||||
Ronald L. Litzinger |
59,948 | | ||||||
Pedro J. Pizarro |
34,623 | | ||||||
Peter T. Dietrich |
902,987 | |
(5) | Amounts reported for 2010 include the following perquisites: estate and financial planning services, car allowance or, for Mr. Craver only, the use of a car service, and executive preventive health benefits. Amounts also include miscellaneous items such as spousal travel where the spouse was expected to attend a business-related function, recognition gifts, tickets to sports and entertainment events, the transfer of used computing and telecommunications equipment, and club memberships which are only provided to Named Officers where such items served a business purpose. Charitable matching gifts are also included for Messrs. Craver and Fohrer who were permitted to participate in the charitable matching gift program for Directors described in footnote (5) to the Director Compensation table below. |
(6) | Amounts reported for 2010 also include a hiring award of $400,000 for Mr. Dietrich and severance paid or accrued in 2010 for Mr. Fohrer, as described under Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control below. |
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The following table presents information regarding the incentive plan awards granted to the Named Officers during 2010 under the EIX 2007 Performance Incentive Plan and the potential 2010 target and maximum amount of performance-based annual incentive awards payable under the 2010 Incentive Program, the EIX Executive Incentive Compensation Plan (EICP), or the SONGS Plan.
Name | Estimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1) |
Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards |
All
Other (#) |
All Other Option Awards: Number of Underlying Options (#) |
Exercise or Base Price of Option Awards ($/Sh) |
Grant Date Fair Value of Stock and Awards ($) |
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Threshold ($) |
Target ($) |
Maximum ($) |
Threshold Number of Shares of Stock (#) |
Target Number of Shares of Stock or Units (#) |
Maximum Number of Shares |
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Grant Date |
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Date of Committee Action |
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Theodore F. Craver, Jr. |
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Stock Options |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 461,129 | 33.30 | 2,268,755 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance Shares |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 8,726 | 34,904 | 69,808 | 1,134,380 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 34,066 | 1,134,398 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Annual Incentive Award |
N/A | 1,100,000 | 2,200,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alan J. Fohrer |
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Stock Options |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 128,939 | 33.30 | 634,380 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance Shares |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 2,440 | 9,760 | 19,520 | 317,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 9,526 | 317,216 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Annual Incentive Award |
N/A | 507,500 | 1,015,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
W. James Scilacci |
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Stock Options |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 107,597 | 33.30 | 529,377 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance Shares |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 2,036 | 8,145 | 16,290 | 264,713 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 7,949 | 264,702 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Annual Incentive Award |
N/A | 385,000 | 770,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Linda G. Sullivan |
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Stock Options |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 31,217 | 33.30 | 153,588 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance Shares |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 591 | 2,363 | 4,726 | 76,798 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 2,307 | 76,823 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Annual Incentive Award |
N/A | 187,715 | 375,430 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Robert L. Adler |
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Stock Options |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 97,816 | 33.30 | 481,255 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance Shares |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 1,851 | 7,404 | 14,808 | 240,630 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 7,226 | 240,626 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Annual Incentive Award |
N/A | 385,000 | 770,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
John R. Fielder |
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Stock Options |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 64,879 | 33.30 | 319,205 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance Shares |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 1,228 | 4,911 | 9,822 | 159,608 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 4,793 | 159,607 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Annual Incentive Award |
N/A | 296,400 | 592,800 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ronald L. Litzinger |
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Stock Options |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 100,750 | 33.30 | 495,690 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance Shares |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 1,907 | 7,626 | 15,252 | 247,845 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 7,443 | 247,852 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Annual Incentive Award |
N/A | 360,500 | 721,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pedro J. Pizarro |
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Stock Options |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 56,427 | 33.30 | 277,621 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance Shares |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 1,068 | 4,272 | 8,544 | 138,840 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units |
3/3/2010 | 2/24/2010 | 4,169 | 138,828 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Annual Incentive Award |
N/A | 257,790 | 515,580 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peter T. Dietrich |
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Stock Options |
12/31/2010 | 9/2/2010 | 35,144 | 38.60 | 195,752 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance Shares |
12/31/2010 | 9/2/2010 | 515 | 2,058 | 4,116 | 97,878 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units |
12/31/2010 | 9/2/2010 | 2,536 | 97,890 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Annual Incentive Award (EICP) (SONGS Plan) |
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N/A N/A |
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16,042 16,042 |
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32,083 48,125 |
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(1) | Maximum amounts reported are lower than the maximum annual incentive award payable under the 2010 Incentive Program to participating Named Officers for purposes of Section 162(m), the details of which are discussed under Compensation Discussion and Analysis 2010 Executive Compensation Program Elements Annual Incentives above. |
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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END
The following table presents information regarding the outstanding equity awards held by each Named Officer at the end of 2010. Outstanding equity awards consist of non-qualified stock options, performance shares, and restricted stock units. Column (d) Equity Incentive Plan Awards has been omitted in accordance with SEC rules because no such awards were outstanding at the end of 2010.
Name | Option Awards | Stock Awards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grant Date | Number of Securities Exercisable(1) (#) |
Number
of (#) |
Option ($) |
Option Expiration Date(1) |
Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested(2) (#) |
Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested(2) ($) |
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested(3) (#) |
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested(3) ($) |
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(a) | (b) | (c) | (e) | (f) | (g) | (h) | (i) | (j) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Theodore F. Craver, Jr. |
1/2/2004 | 116,165 | | 21.8750 | 1/2/2014 | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/3/2005 | 100,644 | | 31.9350 | 1/2/2015 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2/16/2005 | 72,000 | | 32.7100 | 1/2/2015 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/1/2006 | 60,020 | | 44.2950 | 1/4/2016 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/5/2007 | 63,525 | 21,174 | 47.4100 | 1/3/2017 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2008 | 43,897 | 43,896 | 49.9500 | 1/2/2018 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008 | 11,575 | 11,574 | 51.3800 | 1/2/2018 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9/30/2008 | 120,193 | 120,192 | 39.9000 | 1/2/2018 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2009 | 124,588 | 373,761 | 24.8400 | 1/2/2019 | 32,095 | 1,238,857 | 8,878 | 342,681 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2010 | | 461,129 | 33.3000 | 1/2/2020 | 35,315 | 1,363,153 | 8,726 | 336,824 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alan J. Fohrer |
3/1/2006 | 64,673 | | 44.2950 | 1/4/2016 | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/5/2007 | 66,945 | 22,315 | 47.4100 | 1/3/2017 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2008 | 56,494 | 56,494 | 49.9500 | 1/2/2018 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2009 | | 129,036 | 24.8400 | 1/2/2019 | 11,081 | 427,714 | 3,065 | 118,309 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2010 | | 128,939 | 33.3000 | 1/2/2020 | 9,875 | 381,183 | 2,440 | 94,184 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
W. James Scilacci |
5/30/2002 | 6,842 | | 18.7250 | 5/30/2012 | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/2/2003 | 30,331 | | 12.2900 | 1/2/2013 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/2/2004 | 36,988 | | 21.8750 | 1/2/2014 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/3/2005 | 24,783 | | 31.9350 | 1/2/2015 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/1/2006 | 15,926 | | 44.2950 | 1/4/2016 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/5/2007 | 14,927 | 4,975 | 47.4100 | 1/3/2017 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2008 | 12,894 | 12,894 | 49.9500 | 1/2/2018 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9/30/2008 | 24,177 | 24,177 | 39.9000 | 1/2/2018 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2009 | 29,664 | 88,991 | 24.8400 | 1/2/2019 | 7,642 | 294,984 | 2,114 | 81,591 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2010 | | 107,597 | 33.3000 | 1/2/2020 | 8,240 | 318,080 | 2,036 | 78,599 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Linda G. Sullivan |
1/2/2003 | 1,625 | | 12.2900 | 1/2/2013 | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/2/2004 | 4,006 | | 21.8750 | 1/2/2014 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/3/2005 | 4,509 | | 31.9350 | 1/2/2015 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4/4/2005 | 224 | | 35.4200 | 1/2/2015 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/1/2005 | 4,087 | | 37.1450 | 1/2/2015 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/1/2006 | 8,688 | | 44.2950 | 1/4/2016 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/5/2007 | 6,026 | 2,008 | 47.4100 | 1/3/2017 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2008 | 4,749 | 4,748 | 49.9500 | 1/2/2018 | 1,054 | 40,698 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2009 | 6,768 | 20,304 | 24.8400 | 1/2/2019 | 1,744 | 67,321 | 483 | 18,625 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9/30/2009 | 2,680 | 8,040 | 33.5800 | 1/2/2019 | 857 | 33,063 | 169 | 6,533 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2010 | | 31,217 | 33.3000 | 1/2/2020 | 2,392 | 92,315 | 591 | 22,803 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Robert L. Adler |
9/30/2008 | 50,481 | 50,481 | 39.9000 | 1/2/2018 | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2009 | 31,147 | 93,441 | 24.8400 | 1/2/2019 | 8,024 | 309,745 | 2,220 | 85,673 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2010 | | 97,816 | 33.3000 | 1/2/2020 | 7,491 | 289,149 | 1,851 | 71,449 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
John R. Fielder |
1/2/2003 | 18,255 | | 12.2900 | 1/2/2013 | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/2/2004 | 39,959 | | 21.8750 | 1/2/2014 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/3/2005 | 26,640 | | 31.9350 | 1/2/2015 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/1/2006 | 31,506 | | 44.2950 | 1/4/2016 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/5/2007 | 33,732 | 11,243 | 47.4100 | 1/3/2017 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2008 | 25,910 | 25,909 | 49.9500 | 1/2/2018 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2009 | 23,672 | 71,015 | 24.8400 | 1/2/2019 | 6,098 | 235,396 | 1,687 | 65,118 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2010 | | 64,879 | 33.3000 | 1/2/2020 | 4,969 | 191,792 | 1,228 | 47,391 |
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Name | Option Awards | Stock Awards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grant Date | Number of Securities Exercisable(1) (#) |
Number
of (#) |
Option ($) |
Option Expiration Date(1) |
Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested(2) (#) |
Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested(2) ($) |
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested(3) (#) |
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested(3) ($) |
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(a) | (b) | (c) | (e) | (f) | (g) | (h) | (i) | (j) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ronald L. Litzinger |
1/2/2004 | 19,371 | | 21.8750 | 1/2/2014 | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/3/2005 | 21,706 | | 31.9350 | 1/2/2015 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/1/2006 | 18,777 | | 44.2950 | 1/4/2016 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/5/2007 | 18,081 | 6,026 | 47.4100 | 1/3/2017 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2008 | 14,121 | 14,121 | 49.9500 | 1/2/2018 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008 | 16,466 | 16,466 | 51.3800 | 1/2/2018 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2009 | 30,554 | 91,661 | 24.8400 | 1/2/2019 | 7,872 | 303,841 | 2,177 | 84,042 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2010 | | 100,750 | 33.3000 | 1/2/2020 | 7,716 | 297,832 | 1,907 | 73,591 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pedro J. Pizarro |
1/2/2004 | 14,882 | | 21.8750 | 1/2/2014 | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/3/2005 | 17,056 | | 31.9350 | 1/2/2015 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5/2/2005 | 6,100 | | 36.6200 | 1/2/2015 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/1/2006 | 17,461 | | 44.2950 | 1/4/2016 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/5/2007 | 16,126 | 5,375 | 47.4100 | 1/3/2017 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2008 | 12,598 | 12,598 | 49.9500 | 1/2/2018 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/2008 | 9,504 | 9,503 | 51.3800 | 1/2/2018 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2009 | 20,589 | 61,764 | 24.8400 | 1/2/2019 | 5,304 | 204,750 | 1,467 | 56,636 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/2010 | | 56,427 | 33.3000 | 1/2/2020 | 4,322 | 166,823 | 1,068 | 41,225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peter T. Dietrich |
12/31/2010 | | 35,144 | 38.6000 | 1/2/2020 | 2,536 | 97,890 | 515 | 19,860 |
(1) | Subject to each Named Officers continued employment, each unvested stock option grant generally becomes vested in equal annual installments over a four-year vesting period beginning with the year in which the grant occurs. |
(2) | Subject to each Named Officers continued employment, restricted stock units generally become vested and payable at the end of a three-year vesting period beginning with the year in which the grant occurs. |
(3) | Subject to each Named Officers continued employment, performance shares generally become earned and vested based on EIXs comparative TSR over a three-year performance period beginning with the year in which the grant occurs. The number of performance shares included for each Named Officer in column (i) of the table above is, for the 2009 and 2010 performance share grants, the number of shares that may become earned if EIXs TSR is at the 40th percentile of the comparison group of companies. These are the threshold numbers of shares that may become payable (not including shares added by reinvestment of dividend equivalents) for the 2009 and 2010 grants, and equal 25% of the target number of shares originally awarded to each Named Officer. The value shown in column (j) of the table is based on the closing price of EIX Common Stock on December 31, 2010. |
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OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED
The following table presents information regarding the exercise of stock options by Named Officers and vesting of stock awards during 2010. As reflected in the table under Stock Awards, none of the 2008 performance share awards that would have been payable for the 2008-2010 performance period were earned because EIXs TSR was below the 40th percentile of its peer group for the performance period.
Name | Option Awards | Stock Awards | ||||||||||||||
Number of Shares Acquired on Exercise (#) |
Value Realized on Exercise(1) ($) |
Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting(2) (#) |
Value Realized on Vesting ($) |
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Theodore F. Craver, Jr. |
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Alan J. Fohrer |
175,815 | 1,334,173 | | | ||||||||||||
W. James Scilacci |
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Linda G. Sullivan |
| | 1,015 | 35,305 | ||||||||||||
Robert L. Adler |
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John R. Fielder |
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Ronald L. Litzinger |
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Pedro J. Pizarro |
10,225 | 170,424 | | | ||||||||||||
Peter T. Dietrich |
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(1) | The value realized on exercise of stock options equals the difference between (i) the market price of EIX Common Stock on the exercise date and (ii) the exercise price of those options. |
(2) | The number of shares acquired and value realized on the vesting of stock awards relates to restricted stock units paid to Ms. Sullivan for awards made in 2007 prior to her promotion to her current position. Prior to 2009, restricted stock units were not made to officers assigned to executive compensation bands above a certain level. None of the other Named Officers received such awards in 2007. |
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The following table presents information regarding the present value of accumulated benefits that may become payable to the Named Officers under the Companys qualified and non-qualified defined-benefit pension plans.
Name | Plan Name |
Number of Years Credited Service(1) (#) |
Present Accumulated Benefit(1)(2) |
Payments During Last Fiscal Year ($) | ||||
(a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | (e) | ||||
Theodore F. Craver, Jr. |
SCE Retirement Plan |
14 | 301,979 | | ||||
Executive Retirement Plan |
14 | 6,852,459 | | |||||
Alan J. Fohrer |
SCE Retirement Plan |
38 | 1,718,081 | | ||||
Executive Retirement Plan |
38 | 9,693,423 | | |||||
Supplemental Retirement Income |
N/A | 1,241,720 | | |||||
W. James Scilacci |
SCE Retirement Plan |
27 | 685,077 | | ||||
Executive Retirement Plan |
27 | 3,231,917 | | |||||
Linda G. Sullivan |
SCE Retirement Plan |
20 | 321,431 | | ||||
Executive Retirement Plan |
20 | 947,763 | | |||||
Robert L. Adler |
SCE Retirement Plan |
3 | 50,443 | | ||||
Executive Retirement Plan |
3 | 345,576 | | |||||
John R. Fielder |
SCE Retirement Plan |
41 | 1,642,595 | | ||||
Executive Retirement Plan |
41 | 5,358,554 | | |||||
Ronald L. Litzinger |
SCE Retirement Plan |
25 | 538,720 | | ||||
Executive Retirement Plan |
25 | 2,512,253 | | |||||
Pedro J. Pizarro |
SCE Retirement Plan |
12 | 138,879 | | ||||
Executive Retirement Plan |
12 | 935,369 | | |||||
Peter T. Dietrich |
SCE Retirement Plan |
0 | 3,128 | | ||||
Executive Retirement Plan |
0 | 4,052 | |
(1) | The years of credited services and present value of accumulated benefits are presented as of December 31, 2010. The present value of accumulated benefits assumes that each Named Officer retires at the later of December 31, 2010 or age 61, the youngest age at which an unreduced retirement benefit is available from the SCE Retirement Plan and the Executive Retirement Plan and that benefits are paid in accordance with the terms of each plan described below. For a description of the material assumptions used to calculate the present value of accumulated benefits shown above, please see Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Pensions and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions and Note 8 (Compensation and Benefit Plans) to EIXs Consolidated Financial Statements, each included as part of EIXs 2010 Annual Report to Shareholders. |
(2) | In connection with his retirement, Mr. Fohrer became entitled to additional years of age and service credits under the Executive Retirement Plan with the estimated value reported below under Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control. |
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NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The following table presents information regarding the contributions to and earnings on the Named Officers deferred compensation balances during 2010, and also shows the total deferred amounts for the Named Officers at the end of 2010. All deferrals are under the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (EDCP), except for deferrals by Mr. Litzinger under the Affiliate Option Deferred Compensation Plan (AODCP).
Name(1) |
Executive ($) |
Registrant ($) |
Aggregate ($) |
Aggregate ($) |
Aggregate ($) |
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Theodore F. Craver, Jr. |
212,344 | 91,673 | 817,085 | | 13,320,639 | |||||||||||||||||||
Alan J. Fohrer |
155,580 | 48,245 | 773,146 | | 12,613,747 | |||||||||||||||||||
W. James Scilacci |
79,869 | 31,373 | 221,837 | 23,595 | 3,576,661 | |||||||||||||||||||
Linda G. Sullivan |
30,583 | 12,061 | 49,903 | | 826,853 | |||||||||||||||||||
Robert L. Adler |
53,041 | 33,447 | 10,331 | | 198,293 | |||||||||||||||||||
John R. Fielder |
154,798 | 25,271 | 277,647 | | 4,545,833 | |||||||||||||||||||
Ronald L. Litzinger(4) |
EDCP | 69,219 | 28,098 | 65,346 | | 1,069,947 | ||||||||||||||||||
AODCP | | | 24,024 | | 468,086 | |||||||||||||||||||
Pedro J. Pizarro |
136,109 | 19,923 | 152,556 | | 2,514,081 | |||||||||||||||||||
Peter T. Dietrich |
803 | 900,048 | 7,615 | | 908,466 |
(1) | The balances shown represent compensation already reportable in the Summary Compensation Table in this and prior Joint Proxy Statements, except for the portion of interest not considered above-market under SEC rules. Although the compensation was earned, the officers chose not to have the compensation paid, but instead deferred it, essentially lending to the Company as unsecured general creditors, in return for interest paid at a rate commensurate with or less than EIXs cost of capital. |
(2) | The amounts reported as executive and registrant contributions in 2010 also are included as compensation in the appropriate columns of the Summary Compensation Table above, or represent deferrals of dividend equivalents whose value was reportable as part of the grant date fair value of the options with which they are associated. The amount reflected for Mr. Dietrich includes a one-time contribution of $900,000 to the EDCP made upon his employment commencement date with the Company. The initial deposit and any earnings related to it will not vest until the fifth anniversary of his employment with the Company, and at that time shall be payable in accordance with applicable EDCP provisions. However, if Mr. Dietrich is terminated without cause, dies or becomes disabled before his fifth employment anniversary, the deposit and earnings will immediately vest and become payable in accordance with applicable EDCP provisions, and in the case of termination without cause only upon satisfaction of applicable conditions of any applicable severance plan. |
(3) | Only the portion of earnings on deferred compensation that is considered to be at above-market rates under SEC rules is included as compensation in column (h) of the Summary Compensation Table above. |
(4) | Mr. Litzinger is a participant in both the EDCP and the AODCP, which is a predecessor plan under which the proceeds from the exchange of EME options for cash awards in 2000 could be deferred. Accounts under this plan are credited with interest at a rate based on 120% of the 120-month average of the 10-year Treasury Note yield as of October 15 of the prior year. Payment terms are substantially the same as those under the EDCP grandfathered plan document described below. |
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The following plans provide benefits that may become payable to certain Named Officers, depending on the circumstances surrounding their termination of employment with the Company. When listing the potential payments to the Named Officers currently employed by the Company under the plans described below, it is assumed that the applicable triggering event (retirement or other termination of employment) occurs on December 31, 2010 and that the price per share of EIX Common Stock is equal to the closing price as of that date.
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Name |
Estimated Total Value of Cash Payments ($) |
Estimated Total Health Coverage ($) |
Actuarial ($) |
Estimated Total Equity ($) |
Maximum ($) |
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Theodore F. Craver, Jr. |
3,300,000 | | 390,470 | 623,844 | 31,500 | |||||||||||||||
W. James Scilacci |
1,320,000 | | 124,846 | 156,042 | 31,500 | |||||||||||||||
Linda G. Sullivan |
716,730 | 13,789 | 66,583 | 45,620 | 48,500 | |||||||||||||||
Robert L. Adler |
1,320,000 | 8,747 | 503,933 | 140,111 | 116,500 | |||||||||||||||
Ronald L. Litzinger |
1,236,000 | 225,000 | 103,850 | 154,199 | 116,500 | |||||||||||||||
Pedro J. Pizarro |
912,180 | 13,789 | 66,603 | 96,486 | 48,500 | |||||||||||||||
Peter T. Dietrich |
706,333 | 15,255 | 47,065 | 16,025 | 48,500 |
(1) | Messrs. Craver and Scilacci would have been eligible for retiree health care benefits if they retired regardless of whether they were eligible to receive severance benefits. Mr. Litzinger would have become eligible for retiree health care benefits as a result of eligibility for severance benefits. |
(2) | Includes outplacement education, estate/financial planning and preventive health care expenses, except that no estate/financial planning expenses are reflected for Messrs. Craver and Scilacci, who would have been eligible for the program if they retired regardless of whether they were eligible to receive severance benefits. |
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Name | Estimated Total ($) |
Estimated Total Health ($) |
Actuarial ($) |
Estimated Total Equity ($) |
Maximum ($) |
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Theodore F. Craver, Jr. |
7,700,000 | | 1,171,550 | 1,364,434 | 64,500 | |||||||||||||||
W. James Scilacci |
3,190,000 | | 374,539 | 377,591 | 64,500 | |||||||||||||||
Linda G. Sullivan |
1,245,745 | 27,577 | 119,120 | 109,600 | 77,000 | |||||||||||||||
Robert L. Adler |
3,190,000 | 15,307 | 822,404 | 301,787 | 149,500 | |||||||||||||||
Ronald L. Litzinger |
2,987,000 | 225,000 | 311,644 | 371,121 | 149,500 | |||||||||||||||
Pedro J. Pizarro |
1,566,570 | 27,577 | 133,273 | 229,833 | 77,000 | |||||||||||||||
Peter T. Dietrich |
1,380,583 | 30,510 | 90,077 | 24,053 | 77,000 |
(1) | Messrs. Craver and Scilacci would have been eligible for retiree health care benefits if they retired regardless of whether they were eligible to receive severance benefits. Mr. Litzinger would have become eligible for retiree health care benefits as a result of eligibility for severance benefits. |
(2) | Includes outplacement education, estate/financial planning and preventive health care expenses, except that no estate/financial planning expenses are reflected for Messrs. Craver and Scilacci, who would have been eligible for the program if they retired regardless of whether they were eligible to receive severance benefits. |
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The following table presents information regarding the compensation paid during 2010 to our non-employee Directors. The compensation paid to any Director who is also an employee is presented in the Summary Compensation Table and the related explanatory tables.
Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) |
Stock Awards (1),(2) ($) |
Option Awards (3) ($) |
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) |
Change in Pension Value and Non-Qualified Compensation Earnings (4) ($) |
All Other Compensation (5)(6) ($) |
Total ($) |
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Jagjeet S. Bindra |
57,500 | 100,020 | | | | 10,000 | 167,520 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Vanessa C.L. Chang |
82,000 | 100,020 | | | 5,339 | 10,000 | 197,359 | |||||||||||||||||||||
France A. Córdova |
84,000 | 100,020 | | | 10,746 | 500 | 195,266 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Charles B. Curtis |
96,000 | 100,020 | | | 7,008 | | 203,028 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Bradford M. Freeman |
98,000 | 100,020 | | | 16,647 | 10,000 | 224,667 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Luis G. Nogales |
96,000 | 100,020 | | | 12,186 | 5,000 | 213,206 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Ronald L. Olson |
66,000 | 100,020 | | | 27,548 | 10,000 | 203,568 | |||||||||||||||||||||
James M. Rosser |
84,000 | 100,020 | | | 93,390 | 16,839 | 294,249 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Richard T. Schlosberg, III |
115,000 | 100,020 | | | 17,308 | 10,000 | 242,328 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thomas C. Sutton |
114,000 | 100,020 | | | 27,463 | 10,000 | 251,483 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Brett White |
84,000 | 100,020 | | | 4,618 | 10,000 | 198,638 |
(1) | The amounts reported for stock awards reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of those awards computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. For a discussion of the assumptions and methodologies used to calculate the amounts reported, see Note 8 (Compensation and Benefit Plans) to EIXs Consolidated Financial Statements, included as part of EIXs 2010 Annual Report to Shareholders. |
(2) | Each share or deferred stock unit award was granted April 22, 2010 and had a value of $34.09 on the grant date. |
(3) | We did not grant stock options to our non-employee Directors in 2010. The number of outstanding stock options from grants in prior years held by each non-employee Director as of December 31, 2010 was as follows: Messrs. Freeman, Nogales, Olson, Schlosberg and Sutton 15,500 each, Dr. Córdova 13,500, Mr. Curtis 10,000, Ms. Chang and Mr. White 7,500 each, and Dr. Rosser 5,000. |
(4) | Amounts reported consist of interest on deferred compensation account balances considered under SEC rules to be at above-market rates and, for Messrs. Nogales, Olson and Rosser, changes from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 in the present value of benefits under the Retirement Plan for Directors. The present value of the benefits for Messrs. Nogales, Olson and Rosser increased by $5,328, $1,869 and $16,206, respectively. |
(5) | EIX has a matching gift program that provides assistance to qualified public and private schools by matching dollar-for-dollar gifts of at least $25 up to a prescribed maximum amount per calendar year for the Companys employees and Directors. EIX matches aggregate Director contributions of up to $10,000 per calendar year to qualified institutions. Under the Director Matching Gift Program, matching amounts for non-cash gifts are determined based on the value of the gift on the date given by the Director. For purposes of determining the date on which an eligible (publicly-traded) stock gift is given, such date will be based on the date stock ownership transfers to the eligible institution. |
(6) | Includes $6,839 for Dr. Rosser as the cost of post-retirement survivor benefits under the 1985 Director Deferred Compensation Plan described below. |
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STOCK OWNERSHIP OF DIRECTOR NOMINEES AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table shows the number of shares of EIX Common Stock beneficially owned as of February 15, 2011, except as otherwise indicated, by our Director nominees and Named Officers, and all Director nominees and executive officers as a group. None of the persons included in the table beneficially owns any other equity securities of the Company or its subsidiaries. The table includes shares that can be acquired through April 16, 2011, through the payment of deferred stock units, restricted stock units and the exercise of stock options, including shares which can be acquired or paid on an accelerated basis due to retirement, death, disability, resignation or involuntary termination of employment without cause.
Name of Beneficial Owner |
Deferred Units |
Restricted Units |
Stock Options |
Common Stock Shares(1) |
Total Shares Beneficially Owned(2) |
Percent of Class(3) |
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Jagjeet S. Bindra |
3,014 | | | | 3,014 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Vanessa C.L. Chang |
10,691 | | 7,500 | 113 | 18,304 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
France A. Córdova |
17,817 | | 13,500 | | 31,317 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Theodore F. Craver, Jr. |
| 67,410 | 1,744,333 | 131,289 | 1,943,032 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Charles B. Curtis |
13,005 | | 10,000 | 920 | 23,925 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Bradford M. Freeman |
21,546 | | 15,500 | 50,000 | 87,046 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Ronald L. Litzinger |
| 15,587 | 368,100 | 45,229 | 428,916 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Luis G. Nogales |
21,258 | | 15,500 | | 36,758 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Ronald L. Olson |
21,258 | | 15,500 | 30,910 | 67,668 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
James M. Rosser |
12,689 | | 5,000 | 12,600 | 30,289 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Richard T. Schlosberg, III |
21,546 | | 15,500 | 5,000 | 42,046 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Thomas C. Sutton |
21,258 | | 15,500 | 38,757 | 75,515 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Brett White |
10,680 | | 7,500 | | 18,180 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Additional Named Officers: |
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W. James Scilacci |
| 15,882 | 435,166 | 31,570 | 482,798 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Linda G. Sullivan |
| 4,992 | 109,679 | 2,517 | 117,188 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Robert L. Adler |
| 15,515 | 323,366 | 10,000 | 348,881 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Pedro J. Pizarro |
| 9,626 | 259,983 | 18,718 | 288,327 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Peter T. Dietrich |
| 2,536 | 35,144 | | 37,680 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Alan J. Fohrer(4) |
| 20,956 | 524,896 | 82,425 | 628,277 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
John R. Fielder(4) |
| 11,067 | 372,720 | 31,200 | 414,987 | * | ||||||||||||||||||
EIX Director Nominees and Executive Officers as a Group (19 individuals) |
174,760 | 142,170 | 3,621,042 | 406,790 | 4,344,764 | 1.33 | % | |||||||||||||||||
SCE Director Nominees and Executive Officers as a Group (19 individuals) |
174,760 | 107,251 | 2,835,377 | 376,245 | 3,493,635 | 1.07 | % |
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(1) | Except as follows, each individual has sole voting and investment power: |
Shared voting and sole investment power: Mr. Litzinger 12,062; Mr. Olson 10,000; Dr. Rosser 12,600; Mr. Scilacci 30,672; Ms. Sullivan 427; Mr. Pizarro 9,499; Mr. Fohrer 31,946; Mr. Fielder 13,161; all EIX Directors and executive officers as a group 78,160 and all SCE Directors and executive officers as a group 85,532.
Shared voting and shared investment power: Ms. Chang 113; Mr. Craver 131,289; Mr. Curtis 920; Mr. Litzinger 33,167; Mr. Olson 20,910 (includes 15,000 shares held in a foundation not deemed beneficially owned under Section 16 of the Exchange Act); Mr. Sutton 38,757; Sullivan 2,090; Mr. Fohrer 45,700; Mr. Fielder 18,039; all EIX Directors and executive officers as a group 226,242; and all SCE Directors and executive officers as a group 234,374.
(2) | Includes shares listed in the four columns to the left. |
(3) | Each individual owns less than 1% of the outstanding shares of EIX Common Stock. |
(4) | Beneficial ownership for Messrs. Fohrer and Fielder is listed as of December 31, 2010. |
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STOCK OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN SHAREHOLDERS
The following are the only shareholders known to beneficially own more than 5% of any class of EIX or SCE voting securities as of December 31, 2010, except as otherwise indicated:
Title of Class of Stock | Name and Address of Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership |
Percent of Class |
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EIX Common Stock |
State Street Corporation One Lincoln Street Boston, Massachusetts 02111 |
37,202,400 | (1) | 11.41 | % | |||||
EIX Common Stock |
BlackRock Inc. 40 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10022 |
24,365,242 | (2) | 7.48 | % | |||||
EIX Common Stock |
Capital World Investors 333 South Hope Street Los Angeles, CA 90071 |
16,150,000 | (3) | 4.96 | % | |||||
SCE Common Stock |
Edison International 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 |
434,888,104 | (4) | 100 | % |
(1) | This information is based on a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 11, 2011. Acting in various fiduciary capacities, State Street reports that it has shared voting and investment power over 37,202,400 shares. This includes 22,977,821 shares, or 7.05% of the class, held by State Street as the 401(k) Plan Trustee. 401(k) Plan shares are voted in accordance with instructions given by participants, whether vested or not. 401(k) Plan shares for which instructions are not received will be voted by the 401(k) Plan trustee in the same proportion to the 401(k) Plan shares voted by other 401(k) Plan shareholders, unless contrary to ERISA. |
(2) | This information is based on a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 2, 2011. BlackRock Inc. reports that it has sole voting and investment power over all shares. |
(3) | This information is based on a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 14, 2011. Capital World Investors reports that it has sole voting and investment power over all shares. |
(4) | EIX became the holder of all issued and outstanding shares of SCE Common Stock on July 1, 1988, when it became the holding company of SCE. EIX continues to have sole voting and investment power over these shares. |
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MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT
TO THE EIX 2007 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN
TO BE VOTED ON BY EIX SHAREHOLDERS ONLY
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Aggregate Past Grants Under the Plan
The following table shows information, for the persons and groups identified below, regarding the distribution of shares of EIX Common Stock granted under the Plan as of January 31, 2011. No person has received 5% or more of the stock options or other awards granted under the Plan. Mr. Craver and each of the non-employee directors identified below is a nominee for re-election as an EIX Director at the Annual Meeting.
Stock Options | Stock, Stock Settled Units and Performance Shares |
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Shares Subject to Past Award Grants(1) |
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Named Officers: |
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Theodore F. Craver, Jr. |
1,310,805 | 170,760 | ||||||
Alan J. Fohrer |
413,976 | 48,208 | ||||||
W. James Scilacci |
300,394 | 39,176 | ||||||
Linda G. Sullivan |
78,506 | 11,469 | ||||||
Robert L. Adler |
323,366 | 43,646 | ||||||
John R. Fielder |
211,385 | 25,038 | ||||||
Ronald L. Litzinger |
284,139 | 34,555 | ||||||
Pedro Pizarro |
182,983 | 21,739 | ||||||
Peter T. Dietrich |
35,144 | 4,594 | ||||||
Total for Executive Officer Group (including the Named Officers): |
3,747,986 | 477,003 | ||||||
Non-Employee Director Group: |
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Jagjeet S. Bindra |
| 3,014 | ||||||
Vanessa C.L. Chang |
7,500 | 10,691 | ||||||
France A. Córdova |
7,500 | 11,498 | ||||||
Charles B. Curtis |
7,500 | 10,953 | ||||||
Bradford M. Freeman |
7,500 | 11,920 | ||||||
Luis G. Nogales |
7,500 | 11,888 | ||||||
Ronald L. Olson |
7,500 | 11,888 | ||||||
James M. Rosser |
7,500 | 10,972 | ||||||
Richard T. Schlosberg, III |
7,500 | 11,920 | ||||||
Thomas C. Sutton |
7,500 | 11,888 | ||||||
Brett White |
7,500 | 10,680 | ||||||
Total for Non-Employee Director Group: |
75,000 | 117,312 | ||||||
Non-Executive Officer Employee Group: |
8,017,229 | 1,111,949 | ||||||
Total |
11,840,215 | 1,706,264 |
(1) | Excludes shares added by dividend reinvestment for grants to employees, which can amount to approximately ten percent of original shares granted if the award is retained for the entire three-year vesting period. |
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Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table sets forth, for each EIX equity compensation plan, the number of shares of EIX Common Stock subject to outstanding options, warrants and rights to acquire such stock, the weighted-average exercise price of those outstanding options, warrants and rights, and the number of shares remaining available for future award grants as of December 31, 2010.
Plan Category |
Number of securities to be (a) |
Weighted-average exercise (b) |
Number of securities (c) |
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Equity compensation plans approved by security holders |
20,314,684 | (1) | $33.53 | 8,888,487 | (2) | |||||||
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders(3) |
345,588 | $19.77 | | |||||||||
Total |
20,660,272 | $33.28 | 8,888,487 |
(1) | This amount includes 18,796,621 shares covered by outstanding stock options, 657,500 shares that could be delivered for outstanding performance share awards, 685,803 shares covered by outstanding restricted stock unit awards, and 174,760 shares covered by outstanding deferred stock unit awards. The weighted-average exercise price of awards outstanding under equity compensation plans approved by security holders reflected in column (b) above is calculated based on the outstanding stock options under these plans as the other forms of awards outstanding have no exercise price. |
(2) | This amount is the aggregate number of shares available for new awards under the Plan as of December 31, 2010, and includes shares that have become available from the Prior Plans. However, no additional awards have been granted under the Prior Plans since April 26, 2007, and all awards granted since that date have been made under the Plan. The maximum number of shares of EIX Common Stock that may be issued or transferred pursuant to awards under the Plan is 21,500,000 shares, plus the number of any shares subject to awards issued under the Prior Plans and outstanding as of April 26, 2007 that expire, cancel or terminate without being exercised or shares being issued. Shares available under the Plan may generally, subject to certain limits set forth in the plan, be used for any type of award authorized under the Plan, including stock options, restricted stock, performance shares, restricted or deferred units, and stock bonuses. This table does not reflect the 28,000,000 additional shares that would be available under the Plan if shareholders approve the proposal to amend the Plan. |
(3) | The EIX 2000 Equity Plan is a broad-based stock option plan that did not require shareholder approval. It was adopted in May 2000 by EIX with an original authorization of 10,000,000 shares. The Committee is the plan administrator. EIX nonqualified stock options were granted to employees of the EIX companies under this plan, but the granting authority expired on April 26, 2007. Any outstanding shares as of that date that expire, cancel or terminate without being exercised or shares being issued increase the maximum shares that may be delivered under the Plan as described in footnote (2) above. The exercise price was not less than the fair market value of a share of EIX Common Stock on the date of grant and the stock options cannot be exercised more than 10 years after the date of grant. |
The Board recommends that you vote FOR Item 5.
Dated: March 18, 2011
For the Boards of Directors, |
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BARBARA E. MATHEWS |
Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Chief Governance Officer and Corporate Secretary |
Edison International Southern California Edison Company |
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DIRECTIONS TO THE EIX AND SCE ANNUAL MEETING
Thursday, April 28, 2011
9:00 a.m., Pacific Time
Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel Hotel
225 West Valley Blvd.
San Gabriel, California 91776
The Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel Hotel is located just north of Interstate 10, approximately ten miles east of Downtown Los Angeles. From Interstate 10, take the Del Mar Ave. exit north (towards San Gabriel) to Valley Blvd. Turn left at Valley Blvd. to 225 West Valley Blvd.
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APPENDIX
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
2007 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN
(Amended and Restated as of February 24, 2011)
1. PURPOSE OF PLAN
The purpose of this Edison International 2007 Performance Incentive Plan (this Plan) of Edison International, a California corporation (the Corporation), is to promote the operational performance of the Corporation and its affiliates by providing selected participants a financial incentive which reinforces and recognizes long-term corporate, organizational and individual performance and accomplishments. This Plan is further intended to promote the interests of the Corporation and its shareholders by providing an additional means through the grant of awards to attract and retain selected participants and, through stock or stock-based awards, to help further align their interests with those of the Corporations shareholders.
2. ELIGIBILITY
The Administrator (as such term is defined in Section 3.1) may grant awards under this Plan only to those persons that the Administrator determines to be Eligible Persons. An Eligible Person is any person who is either: (a) an officer (whether or not a director) or employee of the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries; or (b) a director of the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries. An Eligible Person who has been granted an award (a participant) may, if otherwise eligible, be granted additional awards if the Administrator shall so determine. As used herein, Subsidiary means any corporation or other entity a majority of whose outstanding voting stock or voting power is beneficially owned directly or indirectly by the Corporation; and Board means the Board of Directors of the Corporation.
3. PLAN ADMINISTRATION
3.1 | The Administrator. This Plan shall be administered by and all awards under this Plan shall be authorized by the Administrator. The Administrator means the Board or one or more committees or subcommittees appointed by the Board or one or more subcommittees of the committees appointed by the applicable committees (within their delegated authority) to administer all or certain aspects of this Plan. Any such committee or subcommittee shall be comprised solely of one or more directors or such number of directors as may be required under applicable law. The Board or a committee may delegate some or all of their authority to a subcommittee so constituted to the extent permitted by applicable law and stock exchange listing rules. The Board or a committee comprised solely of directors may also delegate, to the extent permitted by applicable law and stock exchange listing rules, to one or more officers of the Corporation, its powers under this Plan (a) to designate the officers and employees of the Corporation and its Subsidiaries who will receive grants of awards under this Plan, and (b) to determine the number of shares subject to, and the other terms and conditions of, such awards. The Board may delegate different levels of authority to different committees with administrative and grant authority under this Plan. Unless otherwise provided in the Bylaws of the Corporation, the applicable charter of any |
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Administrator, or any applicable law: (a) a majority of the members of the acting Administrator shall constitute a quorum, and (b) the vote of a majority of the members present assuming the presence of a quorum or the unanimous written consent of the members of the Administrator shall constitute action by the acting Administrator. |
With respect to awards intended to satisfy the requirements for performance-based compensation under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), this Plan shall be administered by a committee consisting solely of two or more outside directors (as this requirement is applied under Section 162(m) of the Code); provided, however, that the failure to satisfy such requirement shall not affect the validity of the action of any committee otherwise duly authorized and acting in the matter. Award grants, and transactions in or involving awards, intended to be exempt under Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), must be duly and timely authorized by the Board or a committee consisting solely of two or more non-employee directors (as this requirement is applied under Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act).
To the extent required by any applicable listing agency, this Plan shall be administered by a committee composed entirely of independent directors (within the meaning of the applicable listing agency).
Any grant of an award to a non-employee member of the Board will be effective only if approved by the Board. Any grant of an award to the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation or its Subsidiary Southern California Edison Company shall be determined by the Board Compensation and Executive Personnel Committees, or any other Board committee or body that has been delegated these responsibilities, if and as required by applicable stock exchange listing rules.
3.2 | Powers of the Administrator. Subject to the express provisions of this Plan, the Administrator is authorized and empowered to do all things necessary or desirable in connection with the authorization of awards and the administration of this Plan including, without limitation, the authority to: |
(a) | determine eligibility and, from among those persons determined to be eligible, determine the particular Eligible Persons who will receive an award under this Plan; |
(b) | grant awards to Eligible Persons, determine the price at which securities will be offered or awarded and the number of securities to be offered or awarded to any of such persons, and determine the other specific terms and conditions of such awards consistent with the express limits of this Plan; |
(c) | approve the forms of any agreements evidencing awards (which need not be identical either as to type of award or among participants); |
(d) | construe and interpret this Plan and any agreements defining the rights and obligations of the Corporation, its Subsidiaries, and participants under this |
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Plan, further define the terms used in this Plan, and prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the administration of this Plan or the awards granted under this Plan; |
(e) | cancel, modify, or waive the Corporations rights with respect to, or modify, discontinue, suspend, or terminate any or all outstanding awards, subject to any required consent under Section 8.6.5; |
(f) | accelerate or extend the vesting or exercisability or extend the term of any or all such outstanding awards (in the case of options or stock appreciation rights, within the maximum ten-year term of such awards) in such circumstances as the Administrator may deem appropriate (including, without limitation, in connection with a termination of employment or services or other events of a personal nature) subject to any required consent under Section 8.6.5 and subject to the minimum vesting provisions of Section 5.8; |
(g) | adjust the number of shares of Common Stock subject to any award, adjust the price of any or all outstanding awards or otherwise change previously imposed terms and conditions, in such circumstances as the Administrator may deem appropriate, in each case subject to Sections 4 and 8.6 (subject to the no repricing provision below); |
(h) | determine the date of grant of an award, which may be a designated date after but not before the date of the Administrators action (unless otherwise designated by the Administrator, the date of grant of an award shall be the date upon which the Administrator took the action granting an award); |
(i) | determine whether, and the extent to which, adjustments are required pursuant to Section 7 hereof and authorize the termination, conversion, substitution or succession of awards upon the occurrence of an event of the type described in Section 7; |
(j) | acquire or settle (subject to Sections 7 and 8.6) rights under awards in cash, stock of equivalent value, or other consideration (subject to the no repricing provision below); and |
(k) | determine the fair market value of the Common Stock or awards under this Plan from time to time and/or the manner in which such value will be determined. |
Notwithstanding the foregoing and except for an adjustment pursuant to Section 7.1 or a repricing approved by shareholders, in no case may the Administrator (1) amend an outstanding stock option or SAR to reduce the exercise price or base price of the award, (2) cancel, exchange, or surrender an outstanding stock option or SAR in exchange for cash or other awards for the purpose of repricing the award, or (3) cancel, exchange, or surrender an outstanding stock option or SAR in exchange for an option or SAR with an exercise or base price that is less than the exercise or base price of the original award.
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3.3 | Binding Determinations. Any action taken by, or inaction of, the Corporation, any Subsidiary, or the Administrator relating or pursuant to this Plan and within its authority hereunder or under applicable law shall be within the absolute discretion of that entity or body and shall be conclusive and binding upon all persons. Neither the Board nor any Board committee, nor any member thereof or person acting at the direction thereof, shall be liable for any act, omission, interpretation, construction or determination made in good faith in connection with this Plan (or any award made under this Plan), and all such persons shall be entitled to indemnification and reimbursement by the Corporation in respect of any claim, loss, damage or expense (including, without limitation, attorneys fees) arising or resulting therefrom to the fullest extent permitted by law and/or under any directors and officers liability insurance coverage that may be in effect from time to time. |
3.4 | Reliance on Experts. In making any determination or in taking or not taking any action under this Plan, the Administrator may obtain and may rely upon the advice of experts, including employees and professional advisors to the Corporation. No director, officer or agent of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries shall be liable for any such action or determination taken or made or omitted in good faith. |
3.5 | Delegation. The Administrator may delegate ministerial, non-discretionary functions to individuals who are officers or employees of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries or to third parties. |
4. SHARES OF COMMON STOCK SUBJECT TO THE PLAN; SHARE LIMITS
4.1 | Shares Available. Subject to the provisions of Section 7.1, the capital stock that may be delivered under this Plan shall be shares of the Corporations authorized but unissued Common Stock and any shares of its Common Stock purchased on the open market. For purposes of this Plan, Common Stock shall mean the common stock of the Corporation and such other securities or property as may become the subject of awards under this Plan, or may become subject to such awards, pursuant to an adjustment made under Section 7.1. |
4.2 | Share Limits. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be delivered pursuant to awards granted to Eligible Persons under this Plan (the Share Limit) is equal to the sum of the following: |
(1) | 49,500,000 shares of Common Stock, plus |
(2) | the number of any shares subject to awards granted under the Corporations Equity Compensation Plan and 2000 Equity Plan (the Prior Plans) and outstanding on the date of shareholder approval of this Plan (the Shareholder Approval Date) which expire or for any reason are cancelled or terminated after the Shareholder Approval Date without being exercised or shares being issued (including shares that become available because outstanding awards are settled in cash, but not any |
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shares exchanged or withheld as full or partial payment for any award or the withholding of taxes thereon); |
Shares issued in respect of any Full-Value Award granted under this Plan after February 26, 2009 shall be counted against the foregoing Share Limit as 3.5 shares for every one share actually issued in connection with such award. (For example, if a stock bonus of 100 shares of Common Stock is granted under this Plan, 350 shares shall be charged against the Share Limit in connection with that award.) For this purpose, a Full-Value Award means any award under this Plan that is not a stock option grant or a stock appreciation right grant.
The following limits also apply with respect to awards granted under this Plan:
(a) | The maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be delivered pursuant to options qualified as incentive stock options granted under this Plan is 49,500,000 shares. |
(b) | The maximum number of shares of Common Stock subject to those options and stock appreciation rights that are granted during any calendar year to any individual under this Plan is 1,500,000 shares. |
(c) | Additional limits with respect to Performance-Based Awards are set forth in Section 5.2.3. |
Each of the foregoing numerical limits is subject to adjustment as contemplated by Section 4.3, Section 7.1, and Section 8.10.
4.3 | Awards Settled in Cash, Reissue of Awards and Shares. To the extent that an award granted under this Plan is settled in cash or a form other than shares of Common Stock, the shares that would have been delivered had there been no such cash or other settlement shall not be counted against the shares available for issuance under this Plan. In the event that shares of Common Stock are delivered in respect of a dividend equivalent right granted under this Plan, the actual number of shares delivered with respect to the award shall be counted against the share limits of this Plan (including, for purposes of clarity, the limits of Section 4.2 of this Plan). (For purposes of clarity, if 1,000 dividend equivalent rights are granted and outstanding when the Corporation pays a dividend, and 50 shares are delivered in payment of those rights with respect to that dividend, 175 shares (after giving effect to the Full-Value Award premium counting rules) shall be counted against the share limits of this Plan). To the extent that shares of Common Stock are delivered pursuant to the exercise of a stock appreciation right or stock option granted under this Plan, the number of underlying shares as to which the exercise related shall be counted against the applicable share limits under Section 4.2, as opposed to only counting the shares actually issued. (For purposes of clarity, if a stock appreciation right relates to 100,000 shares and is exercised at a time when the payment due to the participant is 15,000 shares, 100,000 shares shall be charged against the applicable share limits under Section 4.2 with respect to such exercise.) Shares that are subject to or underlie awards granted under this Plan which expire or for any reason are cancelled or |
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terminated, are forfeited, fail to vest, or for any other reason are not paid or delivered under this Plan shall again be available for subsequent awards under this Plan. Shares that are exchanged by a participant or withheld by the Corporation as full or partial payment in connection with any award under this Plan, as well as any shares exchanged by a participant or withheld by the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries to satisfy the tax withholding obligations related to any award, shall not be available for subsequent awards under this Plan. Refer to Section 8.10 for application of the foregoing share limits with respect to assumed awards. The foregoing adjustments to the share limits of this Plan are subject to any applicable limitations under Section 162(m) of the Code with respect to awards intended as performance-based compensation thereunder. |
4.4 | No Fractional Shares; Minimum Issue. No fractional shares shall be delivered under this Plan. The Administrator may pay cash in lieu of any fractional shares in settlements of awards under this Plan. The Administrator may provide that no fewer than a stated number of shares may be purchased on exercise of any award unless the total number purchased or exercised is the total number at the time available for purchase or exercise under the award. |
5. AWARDS
5.1 | Type and Form of Awards. The Administrator shall determine the type or types of award(s) to be made to each selected Eligible Person. Awards may be granted singly, in combination or in tandem. Awards also may be made in combination or in tandem with, in replacement of, as alternatives to, or as the payment form for grants or rights under any other employee or compensation plan of the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries. The types of awards that may be granted under this Plan are: |
5.1.1 Stock Options. A stock option is the grant of a right to purchase a specified number of shares of Common Stock during a specified period as determined by the Administrator. An option may be intended as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code (an ISO) or a nonqualified stock option (an option not intended to be an ISO). The agreement evidencing the grant of an option will indicate if the option is intended as an ISO; otherwise it will be deemed to be a nonqualified stock option. The maximum term of each option (ISO or nonqualified) shall be ten (10) years. The per share exercise price for each option shall be the fair market value of a share of Common Stock on the date of grant of the option. When an option is exercised, the exercise price for the shares to be purchased shall be paid in full in cash or such other method permitted by the Administrator consistent with Section 5.5. The Administrator shall establish the installments (if any) in which options shall become exercisable or shall vest (which may include, without limitation, performance and/or time-based schedules), or determine that no delayed exercisability or vesting is required, establish any applicable performance targets, and establish the events of termination or reversion of options; provided that in no event shall an option be subject to one or more performance-based vesting or exercise criteria unless the performance target used for purposes of such vesting
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or exercise requirement is based on one or more of the Business Criteria set forth in Section 5.2.2.
5.1.2 Additional Rules Applicable to ISOs. To the extent that the aggregate fair market value (determined at the time of grant of the applicable option) of stock with respect to which ISOs first become exercisable by a participant in any calendar year exceeds $100,000, taking into account both Common Stock subject to ISOs under this Plan and stock subject to ISOs under all other plans of the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries (or any parent or predecessor corporation to the extent required by and within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder), such options shall be treated as nonqualified stock options. In reducing the number of options treated as ISOs to meet the $100,000 limit, the most recently granted options shall be reduced first. To the extent a reduction of simultaneously granted options is necessary to meet the $100,000 limit, the Administrator may, in the manner and to the extent permitted by law, designate which shares of Common Stock are to be treated as shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of an ISO. ISOs may only be granted to employees of the Corporation or one of its subsidiaries (for this purpose, the term subsidiary is used as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code, which generally requires an unbroken chain of ownership of at least 50% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of each subsidiary in the chain beginning with the Corporation and ending with the subsidiary in question). There shall be imposed in any agreement or other document relating to the grant of ISOs such other terms and conditions as from time to time are required in order that the option be an incentive stock option as that term is defined in Section 422 of the Code. No ISO may be granted to any person who, at the time the option is granted, owns (or is deemed to own under Section 424(d) of the Code) shares of outstanding Common Stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Corporation, unless the exercise price of such option is at least 110% of the fair market value of the stock subject to the option and such option by its terms is not exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date such option is granted.
5.1.3 Stock Appreciation Rights. A stock appreciation right or SAR is a right to receive a payment, in cash and/or Common Stock, equal to the excess of the fair market value of a specified number of shares of Common Stock on the date the SAR is exercised over the base price of the award, which base price shall be set forth in the applicable agreement evidencing the award and shall be not less than 100% of the fair market value of a share of Common Stock on the date of grant of the SAR. The maximum term of a SAR shall be ten (10) years. The Administrator shall establish the installments (if any) in which SARs shall become exercisable or shall vest (which may include, without limitation, performance and/or time-based schedules), or determine that no delayed exercisability or vesting is required, establish any applicable performance targets, and establish the events of termination or reversion of SARs.
5.1.4 Other Awards; Dividend Equivalent Rights. The other types of awards that may be granted under this Plan include: (a) stock bonuses, restricted stock, performance stock, stock units, phantom stock, or similar rights to purchase or
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acquire shares, whether at a fixed or variable price or ratio related to the Common Stock, upon the passage of time, the occurrence of one or more events, or the satisfaction of performance criteria or other conditions, or any combination thereof; (b) any similar securities with a value derived from the value of or related to the Common Stock and/or returns thereon; or (c) cash awards granted consistent with Section 5.2 below. Dividend equivalent rights may be granted as a separate award or in connection with another award under this Plan. Any dividends and/or dividend equivalents as to the unvested portion of a restricted stock award that is subject to performance-based vesting requirements or the unvested portion of a stock unit award that is subject to performance-based vesting requirements will be subject to termination and forfeiture to the same extent as the corresponding portion of the award to which they relate. Subject to Section 5.8, the Administrator shall establish the installments (if any) in which such awards shall become exercisable or shall vest (which may include, without limitation, performance and/or time-based schedules), or determine that no delayed exercisability or vesting is required, establish any applicable performance targets, and establish the events of termination or reversion of such awards; provided that in no event shall an award of restricted stock (as opposed to performance shares or stock units payable upon vesting in shares of Common Stock) be subject to one or more performance-based vesting criteria unless the performance target used for purposes of such vesting requirement is based on one or more of the Business Criteria set forth in Section 5.2.2.
5.2 | Section 162(m) Performance-Based Awards. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any of the types of awards listed in Section 5.1.4 above may be, and options and SARs granted to officers and employees (Qualifying Options and Qualifying SARS, respectively) typically will be, granted as awards intended to satisfy the requirements for performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code (Performance-Based Awards). Any Qualifying Option or Qualifying SAR shall be subject only to the requirements of Section 5.2.1 and 5.2.3. Any other Performance-Based Award shall be subject to all of the following provisions of this Section 5.2. |
5.2.1 Class; Administrator. The eligible class of persons for Performance-Based Awards under this Section 5.2 shall be officers and employees of the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries. The Administrator approving Performance-Based Awards or making any certification required pursuant to Section 5.2.4 must be constituted as provided in Section 3.1 for awards that are intended as performance-based compensation under Section 162(m) of the Code.
5.2.2 Performance Goals. The grant, vesting, exercisability or payment of Performance-Based Awards may depend (or, in the case of Qualifying Options or Qualifying SARs, may also depend) on the degree of achievement of one or more performance goals relative to a pre-established targeted level or level using one or more of the Business Criteria set forth below (on an absolute or relative basis) for the Corporation on a consolidated basis or for one or more of the Corporations subsidiaries, segments, divisions or business units, or any combination of the foregoing. Subject to Section 5.8, the Administrator shall establish the installments (if any) in which Performance-Based Awards shall become
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exercisable or shall vest (which may include, without limitation, performance and/or time-based schedules), establish any applicable performance targets, and establish the events of termination or reversion of such awards. The specific performance goals for Performance-Based Awards (other than Qualifying Options and Qualifying SARs) shall be, on an absolute or relative basis, established based on one or more of the following business criteria (Business Criteria) as selected by the Administrator in its sole discretion: cost recovery from rates, operating revenue, net income from operations, net income, credit ratings, general and administrative costs, earnings (before or after interest, taxes, depreciation and/or amortization), growth in earnings, earnings per share, net present value, growth in net present value, return on equity, return on capital, economic value added, cash flow, asset sale revenue, sales revenue, capital investment, debt level, market capitalization, shareholder return, debt service, installation rates (e.g., electric meters), response time, infrastructure replacement rates, safety incident rates, availability factors (plants and energy projects), forced outage rates (plants and energy projects), match of power supply to demand, reliability (of power supplied to customers), customer satisfaction rates, environmental performance rates vs. standards, energy efficiency savings, emissions rates, productivity rates, process efficiency rates, workforce diversity, position vacancy rates, claim resolution rates, regulatory approval percentages, training completion rates, number of renewables projects, megawatts from renewables, percentage of megawatts from renewables, litigation results, steam generator replacement schedule, new peaker installation schedule, permitting and construction schedules, regulatory filing schedules, debt restructuring schedules, distribution system refurbishment and expansion, and advanced metering implementation. To the extent these terms are applied under generally accepted accounting principles or in the financial reporting of the Corporation or of its Subsidiaries, these terms are used as so applied. To qualify awards as performance-based under Section 162(m), the applicable Business Criterion (or Business Criteria, as the case may be) and specific performance goal or goals (targets) must be established and approved by the Administrator during the first 90 days of the performance period (and, in the case of performance periods of less than one year, in no event after 25% or more of the performance period has elapsed) and while performance relating to such target(s) remains substantially uncertain within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code. Performance targets shall be adjusted to mitigate the unbudgeted impact of material, unusual or nonrecurring gains and losses, accounting changes or other extraordinary events not foreseen at the time the targets were set unless the Administrator provides otherwise at the time of establishing the targets. The applicable performance measurement period may not be less than three months nor more than 10 years.
5.2.3 Form of Payment; Maximum Performance-Based Award. Grants or awards under this Section 5.2 may be paid in cash or shares of Common Stock or any combination thereof. Grants of Qualifying Options and Qualifying SARs to any one participant in any one calendar year shall be subject to the limit set forth in Section 4.2(b). The maximum number of shares of Common Stock which may be subject to Performance-Based Awards (including Performance-Based Awards payable in shares of Common Stock and Performance-Based Awards payable in cash where the amount of cash payable upon or following vesting of the award is
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determined with reference to the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock at such time) that are granted to any one participant in any one calendar year shall not exceed 1,000,000 shares, either individually or in the aggregate, subject to adjustment as provided in Section 7.1; provided that this limit shall not apply to Qualifying Options and Qualifying SARs (which are covered by the limit of Section 4.2(b)). The aggregate amount of compensation to be paid to any one participant in respect of all Performance-Based Awards payable only in cash (excluding cash awards covered by the preceding sentence where the cash payment is determined with reference to the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock upon or following the vesting of the award) and granted to that participant in any one calendar year shall not exceed $20,000,000. Awards that are cancelled during the year shall not be counted against these limits to the extent permitted by Section 162(m) of the Code.
5.2.4 Certification of Payment. Before any Performance-Based Award under this Section 5.2 (other than Qualifying Options and Qualifying SARs) is paid and to the extent required to qualify the award as performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code, the Administrator must certify in writing that the performance target(s) and any other material terms of the Performance-Based Award were in fact timely satisfied.
5.2.5 Reservation of Discretion. The Administrator will have the discretion to determine the restrictions or other limitations of the individual awards granted under this Section 5.2 including the authority to reduce awards, payouts or vesting or to pay no awards, in its sole discretion, if the Administrator preserves such authority at the time of grant by language to this effect in its authorizing resolutions or otherwise.
5.2.6 Expiration of Grant Authority. As required pursuant to Section 162(m) of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder, the Administrators authority to grant new awards that are intended to qualify as performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code (other than Qualifying Options and Qualifying SARs) shall terminate upon the first meeting of the Corporations shareholders that occurs in the fifth year following the year in which the Corporations shareholders first approve this Plan, subject to any subsequent extension that may be approved by shareholders.
5.3 | Award Agreements. Each award shall be evidenced by either (1) a written award agreement in a form approved by the Administrator and executed by the Corporation by an officer duly authorized to act on its behalf, or (2) an electronic notice of award grant in a form approved by the Administrator and recorded by the Corporation (or its designee) in an electronic recordkeeping system used for the purpose of tracking award grants under this Plan generally (in each case, an award agreement), as the Administrator may provide and, in each case and if required by the Administrator, executed or otherwise electronically accepted by the recipient of the award in such form and manner as the Administrator may require. The Administrator may authorize any officer of the Corporation (other than the particular award recipient) to execute any or all award agreements on behalf of the Corporation. The award agreement related to an award shall set |
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forth the material terms and conditions of the award as established by the Administrator consistent with the express limitations of this Plan. |
5.4 | Deferrals and Settlements. Payment of awards may be in the form of cash, Common Stock, other awards or combinations thereof as the Administrator shall determine, and with such restrictions as it may impose. The Administrator may also require or permit participants to elect to defer the issuance of shares or the settlement of awards in cash under such rules and procedures as it may establish under this Plan. The Administrator may also provide that deferred settlements include the payment or crediting of interest or other earnings on the deferral amounts, or the payment or crediting of dividend equivalents where the deferred amounts are denominated in shares. |
5.5 | Consideration for Common Stock or Awards. The purchase price for any award granted under this Plan or the Common Stock to be delivered pursuant to an award, as applicable, may be paid by means of any lawful consideration as determined by the Administrator, including, without limitation, one or a combination of the following methods: |
| services rendered by the recipient of such award; |
| cash, check payable to the order of the Corporation, or electronic funds transfer; |
| notice and third party payment in such manner as may be authorized by the Administrator; |
| the delivery of previously owned shares of Common Stock; |
| by a reduction in the number of shares otherwise deliverable pursuant to the award; or |
| subject to such procedures as the Administrator may adopt, pursuant to a cashless exercise with a third party who provides financing for the purposes of (or who otherwise facilitates) the purchase or exercise of awards. |
In no event shall any shares newly-issued by the Corporation be issued for less than the minimum lawful consideration for such shares or for consideration other than consideration permitted by applicable state law. Shares of Common Stock used to satisfy the exercise price of an option shall be valued at their fair market value on the date of exercise. The Corporation will not be obligated to deliver any shares unless and until it receives full payment of the exercise or purchase price therefor and any related withholding obligations under Section 8.5 and any other conditions to exercise or purchase have been satisfied. Unless otherwise expressly provided in an applicable agreement, the Administrator may at any time eliminate or limit a participants ability to pay the purchase or exercise price of any award or shares by any method other than cash payment to the Corporation.
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5.6 | Definition of Fair Market Value. For purposes of this Plan, fair market value shall mean, unless otherwise determined or provided by the Administrator in the circumstances, the closing price (in regular trading) for a share of Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange (the Exchange) on the date in question or, if no sales of Common Stock were reported on the Exchange on that date, the closing price (in regular trading) for a share of Common Stock on the next preceding day on which sales of Common Stock were reported by the Exchange. The Administrator may, however, provide with respect to one or more awards that the fair market value shall equal the closing price for a share of Common Stock on the Exchange on the last trading day preceding the date in question, or the average of the high and low sales prices for a share of Common Stock on the date in question or the last trading day preceding the date in question. If the Common Stock is no longer listed or is no longer actively traded on the Exchange as of the applicable date, the fair market value of the Common Stock shall be the value as reasonably determined by the Administrator for purposes of the award in the circumstances. The Administrator also may adopt a different methodology for determining fair market value with respect to one or more awards if a different methodology is necessary or advisable to secure any intended favorable tax, legal or other treatment for the particular award(s) (for example, and without limitation, the Administrator may provide that fair market value for purposes of one or more awards will be based on an average of closing prices (or the average of high and low daily trading prices) for a specified period preceding the relevant date). |
5.7 | Transfer Restrictions. |
5.7.1 Limitations on Exercise and Transfer. Unless otherwise expressly provided in (or pursuant to) this Section 5.7 or required by applicable law: (a) all awards are non-transferable and shall not be subject in any manner to sale, transfer, anticipation, alienation, assignment, pledge, encumbrance or charge; (b) awards shall be exercised only by the participant; and (c) amounts payable or shares issuable pursuant to any award shall be delivered only to (or for the account of) the participant.
5.7.2 Exceptions. The Administrator may permit awards to be exercised by and paid to, or otherwise transferred to, other persons or entities pursuant to such conditions and procedures, including limitations on subsequent transfers, as the Administrator may, in its sole discretion, establish in writing. Any permitted transfer shall be subject to compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws and shall not be for value (other than nominal consideration, settlement of marital property rights, or for interests in an entity in which more than 50% of the voting interests are held by the Eligible Person or by the Eligible Persons family members).
5.7.3 Further Exceptions to Limits on Transfer. The exercise and transfer restrictions in Section 5.7.1 shall not apply to:
(a) | transfers to the Corporation (for example, in connection with the expiration or termination of the award), |
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(b) | the designation of a beneficiary to receive benefits in the event of the participants death or, if the participant has died, transfers to or exercise by the participants beneficiary, or, in the absence of a validly designated beneficiary, transfers by will or the laws of descent and distribution, |
(c) | subject to any applicable limitations on ISOs, transfers to a family member (or former family member) pursuant to a domestic relations order if approved or ratified by the Administrator, |
(d) | if the participant has suffered a disability, permitted transfers or exercises on behalf of the participant by his or her legal representative, or |
(e) | the authorization by the Administrator of cashless exercise procedures with third parties who provide financing for the purpose of (or who otherwise facilitate) the exercise of awards consistent with applicable laws and the express authorization of the Administrator. |
5.8 | Minimum Vesting Requirements. Except as otherwise provided in the following provisions of this Section 5.8 and except for any accelerated vesting required or permitted pursuant to Section 7.2, and subject to such additional vesting requirements or conditions (if any) as the Administrator may establish with respect to the award, each award granted under this Plan that is a Full-Value Award (as that term is used in Section 4.2) and payable in shares of Common Stock shall be subject to the following minimum vesting requirements: (a) if the award includes a performance-based vesting condition, the award shall not vest earlier than the first anniversary of the date of grant of the award; and (b) if the award does not include a performance-based vesting condition, the award shall not vest more rapidly than in substantially equal periodic installments over the three-year period immediately following the date of grant of the award. The Administrator may (but need not) accelerate or provide in the applicable award agreement for the accelerated vesting of any such award, however, in connection with (i) a change in control of the Corporation or the award holders employer (or a parent thereof), (ii) the termination of the award holders employment due to the Award holders death, disability or retirement, or a termination of the award holders employment by his or her employer without cause or in circumstances in which the award holder has good reason to terminate employment. The Board (or a committee thereof) may also accelerate or provide in the applicable award agreement for the accelerated vesting of any Full-Value Award in circumstances not contemplated by the preceding sentence, and/or provide for a vesting schedule that is shorter than the minimum schedule contemplated by the foregoing, in such circumstances as it may deem appropriate; provided, however, that in no event shall more than five percent (5%) of the total shares of Common Stock available for award grant purposes under this Plan be used for purposes of granting such Full-Value Awards. |
5.9 | International Awards. One or more awards may be granted to Eligible Persons who provide services to the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries outside of the United States. Any awards granted to such persons may be granted pursuant to |
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the terms and conditions of any applicable sub-plans, if any, appended to this Plan and approved by the Administrator. |
6. EFFECT OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OR SERVICE ON AWARDS
6.1 | General. The Administrator shall establish the effect of a termination of employment or service on the rights and benefits under each award under this Plan and in so doing may make distinctions based upon, inter alia, the cause of termination and type of award. |
6.2 | Events Not Deemed Terminations of Employment. Unless the express policy of the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries, or the Administrator, otherwise provides, the employment relationship shall not be considered terminated in the case of (a) sick leave, (b) military leave, or (c) any other leave of absence authorized by the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries, or the Administrator; provided that, unless reemployment upon the expiration of such leave is guaranteed by contract or law or the Administrator otherwise provides, such leave is for a period of not more than three months. In the case of any employee of the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries on an approved leave of absence, continued vesting of the award while on leave from the employ of the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries may be suspended until the employee returns to service, unless the Administrator otherwise provides or applicable law otherwise requires. In no event shall an award be exercised after the expiration of the term set forth in the agreement evidencing such award. |
6.3 | Effect of Change of Subsidiary Status. For purposes of this Plan and any award, if an entity ceases to be a Subsidiary of the Corporation, a termination of employment or service shall be deemed to have occurred with respect to each Eligible Person in respect of such Subsidiary who does not continue as an Eligible Person in respect of another entity within the Corporation or another Subsidiary that continues as such after giving effect to the transaction or other event giving rise to the change in status. |
7. ADJUSTMENTS; ACCELERATION
7.1 | Adjustments. Subject to Section 7.2, upon (or, as may be necessary to effect the adjustment, immediately prior to): any reclassification, recapitalization, stock split (including a stock split in the form of a stock dividend) or reverse stock split; any merger, combination, consolidation, or other reorganization; any spin-off, split-up, or similar extraordinary dividend distribution in respect of the Common Stock; or any exchange of Common Stock or other securities of the Corporation, or any similar, unusual or extraordinary corporate transaction in respect of the Common Stock; then the Administrator shall equitably and proportionately adjust (1) the number and type of shares of Common Stock (or other securities) that thereafter may be made the subject of awards (including the specific share limits, maximums and numbers of shares set forth elsewhere in this Plan), (2) the number, amount and type of shares of Common Stock (or other securities or property) subject to any outstanding awards, (3) the grant, purchase, or exercise price (which term includes the base price of any SAR or similar right) of any |
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outstanding awards, and/or (4) the securities, cash or other property deliverable upon exercise or payment of any outstanding awards, in each case to the extent necessary to preserve (but not increase) the level of incentives intended by the Plan and the then-outstanding awards. |
Unless otherwise expressly provided in an agreement evidencing the award, upon (or, as may be necessary to effect the adjustment, immediately prior to) any event or transaction described in the preceding paragraph or a sale of all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Corporation as an entirety, the Administrator shall equitably and proportionately adjust the performance standards and/or period applicable to any then-outstanding performance-based awards to the extent necessary to preserve (but not increase) the level of incentives intended by the Plan and the then-outstanding performance-based awards.
It is intended that, if possible, any adjustments contemplated by the preceding two paragraphs be made in a manner that satisfies applicable legal, tax (including, without limitation and as applicable in the circumstances, Section 424 of the Code, Section 409A of the Code and Section 162(m) of the Code) and accounting (so as to not trigger any charge to earnings with respect to such adjustment) requirements.
Without limiting the generality of Section 3.3, any good faith determination by the Administrator as to whether an adjustment is required in the circumstances pursuant to this Section 7.1, and the extent and nature of any such adjustment, shall be conclusive and binding on all persons.
7.2 | Corporate Transactions - Assumption and Termination of Awards. Upon the occurrence of any of the following: any merger, combination, consolidation, or other reorganization; any exchange of Common Stock or other securities of the Corporation; a sale of all or substantially all the business, stock or assets of the Corporation; a dissolution of the Corporation; or any other event in which the Corporation does not survive (or does not survive as a public company in respect of its Common Stock); then the Administrator may make provision for a cash payment or for the assumption, substitution or exchange of any or all outstanding share-based awards or the cash, securities or property deliverable to the holder of any or all outstanding share-based awards, based upon, to the extent relevant under the circumstances, the distribution or consideration payable to holders of the Common Stock upon or in respect of such event. Upon the occurrence of any event described in the preceding sentence, then, unless the Administrator has made a provision for the substitution, assumption, exchange or other continuation or settlement of the award or the award would otherwise continue in accordance with its terms in the circumstances: (1) unless otherwise provided in the agreement evidencing the award, each then-outstanding option and SAR shall become fully vested, all shares of restricted stock then outstanding shall fully vest free of restrictions, and each other award granted under this Plan that is then outstanding shall become payable to the holder of such award; and (2) each award shall terminate upon the related event; provided that the holder of an option or SAR shall be given reasonable advance notice of the impending termination and a reasonable opportunity to exercise his or her outstanding vested options and SARs |
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(after giving effect to any accelerated vesting required in the circumstances) in accordance with their terms before the termination of such awards (except that in no case shall more than ten days notice of the impending termination be required and any acceleration of vesting and any exercise of any portion of an award that is so accelerated may be made contingent upon the actual occurrence of the event). |
Without limiting the preceding paragraph, in connection with any event referred to in the preceding paragraph or any change in control event defined in any agreement evidencing the award, the Administrator may, in its discretion, provide for the accelerated vesting of any award or awards as and to the extent determined by the Administrator in the circumstances.
The Administrator may adopt such valuation methodologies for outstanding awards as it deems reasonable in the event of a cash or property settlement and, in the case of options, SARs or similar rights, but without limitation on other methodologies, may base such settlement solely upon the excess if any of the per share amount payable upon or in respect of such event over the exercise or base price of the award.
In any of the events referred to in this Section 7.2, the Administrator may take such action contemplated by this Section 7.2 prior to such event (as opposed to on the occurrence of such event) to the extent that the Administrator deems the action necessary to permit the participant to realize the benefits intended to be conveyed with respect to the underlying shares. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Administrator may deem an acceleration to occur immediately prior to the applicable event and/or reinstate the original terms of the award if an event giving rise to an acceleration does not occur.
Without limiting the generality of Section 3.3, any good faith determination by the Administrator pursuant to its authority under this Section 7.2 shall be conclusive and binding on all persons.
7.3 | Other Acceleration Rules. The Administrator may override the provisions of Section 7.2 by express provision in any agreement evidencing awards and may accord any Eligible Person a right to refuse any acceleration, in such circumstances as the Administrator may approve. The portion of any ISO accelerated in connection with an event referred to in Section 7.2 (or such other circumstances as may trigger accelerated vesting of the award) shall remain exercisable as an ISO only to the extent the applicable $100,000 limitation on ISOs is not exceeded. To the extent exceeded, the accelerated portion of the option shall be exercisable as a nonqualified stock option under the Code. |
7.4 | Definition of Change in Control. With respect to a particular award granted under this Plan, a Change in Control of EIX shall be deemed to have occurred as of the first day, after the date of grant of the particular award, that any one or more of the following conditions shall have been satisfied: |
(A) | Any Person (other than a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Corporation) becomes the |
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Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Corporation representing thirty percent (30%) or more of the combined voting power of the Corporations then outstanding securities. For purposes of this clause, Person shall mean any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act, except that such term shall not include one or more underwriters acquiring newly-issued voting securities (or securities convertible into voting securities) directly from the Corporation with a view towards distribution; and the term Beneficial Owner shall mean as defined under Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. |
(B) | On any day after the date of grant of the particular award (the Reference Date) Continuing Directors cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the Board. A director is a Continuing Director if he or she either: (i) was a member of the Board on the applicable Initial Date (an Initial Director); or (ii) was elected to the Board, or was nominated for election by the Corporations shareholders, by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Initial Directors then in office. A member of the Board who was not a director on the applicable Initial Date shall be deemed to be an Initial Director for purposes of clause (ii) above if his or her election, or nomination for election by the Corporations shareholders, was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Initial Directors (including directors elected after the applicable Initial Date who are deemed to be Initial Directors by application of this provision) then in office. For these purposes, Initial Date means the later of (A) the date of grant of the award or (B) the date that is two (2) years before the Reference Date. |
(C) | The Corporation is liquidated; all or substantially all of the Corporations assets are sold in one or a series of related transactions; or the Corporation is merged, consolidated, or reorganized with or involving any other corporation, other than a merger, consolidation, or reorganization that results in the voting securities of the Corporation outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the Corporation (or such surviving entity) outstanding immediately after such merger, consolidation, or reorganization. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a bankruptcy of the Corporation or a sale or spin-off of an affiliate of the Corporation (short of a dissolution of the Corporation or a liquidation of substantially all of the Corporations assets, determined on an aggregate basis) will not constitute a Change in Control of EIX. |
8. OTHER PROVISIONS
8.1 | Compliance with Laws. This Plan, the granting and vesting of awards under this Plan, the offer, issuance and delivery of shares of Common Stock, and/or the payment of money under this Plan or under awards are subject to compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations (including but not |
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limited to state and federal securities law and federal margin requirements) and to such approvals by any listing, regulatory or governmental authority as may, in the opinion of counsel for the Corporation, be necessary or advisable in connection therewith. The person acquiring any securities under this Plan will, if requested by the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries, provide such assurances and representations to the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries as the Administrator may deem necessary or desirable to assure compliance with all applicable legal and accounting requirements. |
8.2 | No Rights to Award. No person shall have any claim or rights to be granted an award (or additional awards, as the case may be) under this Plan, subject to any express contractual rights (set forth in a document other than this Plan) to the contrary. |
8.3 | No Employment Contract. Nothing contained in this Plan (or in any other documents under this Plan or in any award) shall confer upon any Eligible Person or other participant any right to continue in the employ or other service of the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries, constitute any contract or agreement of employment or other service or affect an employees status as an employee at will, nor shall interfere in any way with the right of the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries to change a persons compensation or other benefits, or to terminate his or her employment or other service, with or without cause. Nothing in this Section 8.3, however, is intended to adversely affect any express independent right of such person under a separate employment contract other than an agreement under this Plan. |
8.4 | Plan Not Funded. Awards payable under this Plan shall be payable in shares or from the general assets of the Corporation, and no special or separate reserve, fund or deposit shall be made to assure payment of such awards. No participant, beneficiary or other person shall have any right, title or interest in any fund or in any specific asset (including shares of Common Stock, except as expressly otherwise provided) of the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries by reason of any award hereunder. Neither the provisions of this Plan (or of any related documents), nor the creation or adoption of this Plan, nor any action taken pursuant to the provisions of this Plan shall create, or be construed to create, a trust of any kind or a fiduciary relationship between the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries and any participant, beneficiary or other person. To the extent that a participant, beneficiary or other person acquires a right to receive payment pursuant to any award hereunder, such right shall be no greater than the right of any unsecured general creditor of the Corporation. |
8.5 | Tax Withholding. Upon any exercise, vesting, or payment of any award or upon the disposition of shares of Common Stock acquired pursuant to the exercise of an ISO prior to satisfaction of the holding period requirements of Section 422 of the Code, the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries shall have the right at its option to: |
(a) | require the participant (or the participants personal representative or beneficiary, as the case may be) to pay or provide for payment of at least |
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the minimum amount of any taxes which the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries may be required to withhold with respect to such award event or payment; or |
(b) | deduct from any amount otherwise payable in cash to the participant (or the participants personal representative or beneficiary, as the case may be) the minimum amount of any taxes which the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries may be required to withhold with respect to such cash payment. |
In any case where a tax is required to be withheld in connection with the delivery of shares of Common Stock under this Plan, the Administrator may in its sole discretion (subject to Section 8.1) require or grant (either at the time of the award or thereafter) to the participant the right to elect, pursuant to such rules and subject to such conditions as the Administrator may establish, to have the Corporation reduce the number of shares to be delivered by (or otherwise reacquire) the appropriate number of shares, valued in a consistent manner at their fair market value or at the sales price in accordance with authorized procedures for cashless exercises, or the Administrator may convert the right to receive such shares to a right to receive a cash payment only, as necessary to satisfy the minimum applicable withholding obligation on exercise, vesting or payment. In no event shall the shares withheld exceed the minimum whole number of shares required for tax withholding under applicable law.
8.6 | Effective Date, Termination and Suspension, Amendments. |
8.6.1 Effective Date. This Plan is effective as of January 12, 2007, the date of its approval by the Board (the Effective Date). This Plan shall be submitted for and subject to shareholder approval no later than twelve months after the Effective Date. Unless earlier terminated by the Board, this Plan shall terminate at the close of business on the day before the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date. After the termination of this Plan either upon such stated expiration date or its earlier termination by the Board, no additional awards may be granted under this Plan, but previously granted awards (and the authority of the Administrator with respect thereto, including the authority to amend such awards) shall remain outstanding in accordance with their applicable terms and conditions and the terms and conditions of this Plan.
8.6.2 Board Authorization. The Board may, at any time, terminate or, from time to time, amend, modify or suspend this Plan, in whole or in part. No awards may be granted during any period that the Board suspends this Plan.
8.6.3 Shareholder Approval. An amendment of this Plan shall be subject to approval by the Corporations shareholders if (a) shareholder approval of the amendment is required by applicable law or required under Sections 162, 422 or 424 of the Code to preserve the intended tax consequences of this Plan, (b) the amendment constitutes a material modification of the Plan (within the meaning of applicable listing rules) or shareholder approval of the amendment is otherwise required under applicable listing rules, or (c) shareholder approval of the
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amendment is otherwise deemed necessary or advisable by the Board. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in any case the following amendments shall be deemed to constitute material modifications of the Plan for purposes of clause (b) above that shall require shareholder approval: (i) any increase in the benefit or share limits set forth in this Plan (other than as a result of an adjustment pursuant to Section 7.1); (ii) any modification of the eligibility requirements set forth in this Plan; (iii) any amendment to the minimum vesting requirements set forth in this Plan; or (iv) any amendment to the no repricing provisions set forth in Sections 3.2(g) and 3.2(j). |
8.6.4 Amendments to Awards. Without limiting any other express authority of the Administrator under (but subject to) the express limits of this Plan, the Administrator by agreement or resolution may waive conditions of or limitations on awards to participants that the Administrator in the prior exercise of its discretion has imposed, without the consent of a participant, and (subject to the requirements of Sections 3.2 and 8.6.5) may make other changes to the terms and conditions of awards. Any amendment or other action that would constitute a repricing of an award is subject to the no repricing provision set forth in Section 3.2.
8.6.5 Limitations on Amendments to Plan and Awards. No amendment, suspension or termination of this Plan or amendment of any outstanding agreement entered into under this Plan shall, without written consent of the participant, affect in any manner materially adverse to the participant any rights or benefits of the participant or obligations of the Corporation under any award granted under this Plan prior to the effective date of such change. Changes, settlements and other actions contemplated by Section 7 shall not be deemed to constitute changes or amendments for purposes of this Section 8.6.
8.7 | Privileges of Stock Ownership. Except as otherwise expressly authorized by the Administrator, a participant shall not be entitled to any privilege of stock ownership as to any shares of Common Stock not actually delivered to and held of record by the participant. Except as expressly required by Section 7.1 or otherwise expressly provided by the Administrator, no adjustment will be made for dividends or other rights as a shareholder for which a record date is prior to such date of delivery. |
8.8 | Governing Law; Construction; Severability. |
8.8.1 Choice of Law. This Plan, the awards, all documents evidencing awards and all other related documents shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
8.8.2 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any provision invalid and unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Plan shall continue in effect.
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8.8.3 Plan Construction.
(a) | Rule 16b-3. It is the intent of the Corporation that the awards and transactions permitted by awards be interpreted in a manner that, in the case of participants who are or may be subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, qualify, to the maximum extent compatible with the express terms of the award, for exemption from matching liability under Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Corporation shall have no liability to any participant for Section 16 consequences of awards or events under awards if an award or event does not so qualify. |
(b) | Section 162(m). Awards under Section 5.1.4 to persons described in Section 5.2 that are either granted or become vested, exercisable or payable based on attainment of one or more performance goals related to the Business Criteria, as well as Qualifying Options and Qualifying SARs granted to persons described in Section 5.2, that are approved by a committee composed solely of two or more outside directors (as this requirement is applied under Section 162(m) of the Code) shall be deemed to be intended as performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code unless such committee provides otherwise at the time of grant of the award. It is the further intent of the Corporation that (to the extent the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries or awards under this Plan may be or become subject to limitations on deductibility under Section 162(m) of the Code) any such awards and any other Performance-Based Awards under Section 5.2 that are granted to or held by a person subject to Section 162(m) will qualify as performance-based compensation or otherwise be exempt from deductibility limitations under Section 162(m). |
8.9 | Captions. Captions and headings are given to the sections and subsections of this Plan solely as a convenience to facilitate reference. Such headings shall not be deemed in any way material or relevant to the construction or interpretation of this Plan or any provision thereof. |
8.10 | Stock-Based Awards in Substitution for Stock Options or Awards Granted by Other Corporation. Awards may be granted to Eligible Persons in substitution for or in connection with an assumption of employee stock options, SARs, restricted stock or other stock-based awards granted by other entities to persons who are or who will become Eligible Persons in respect of the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries, in connection with a distribution, merger or other reorganization by or with the granting entity or an affiliated entity, or the acquisition by the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries, directly or indirectly, of all or a substantial part of the stock or assets of the employing entity. The awards so granted need not comply with other specific terms of this Plan, provided the awards reflect only adjustments giving effect to the assumption or substitution consistent with the conversion applicable to the Common Stock in the transaction |
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and any change in the issuer of the security. Any shares that are delivered and any awards that are granted by, or become obligations of, the Corporation, as a result of the assumption by the Corporation of, or in substitution for, outstanding awards previously granted by an acquired company (or previously granted by a predecessor employer (or direct or indirect parent thereof) in the case of persons that become employed by the Corporation or one of its Subsidiaries in connection with a business or asset acquisition or similar transaction) shall not be counted against the Share Limit or other limits on the number of shares available for issuance under this Plan. |
8.11 | Non-Exclusivity of Plan. Nothing in this Plan shall limit or be deemed to limit the authority of the Board or the Administrator to grant awards or authorize any other compensation, with or without reference to the Common Stock, under any other plan or authority. |
8.12 | No Corporate Action Restriction. The existence of this Plan, the agreements entered into under this Plan and the awards granted hereunder shall not limit, affect or restrict in any way the right or power of the Board or the shareholders of the Corporation to make or authorize: (a) any adjustment, recapitalization, reorganization or other change in the capital structure or business of the Corporation or any Subsidiary, (b) any merger, amalgamation, consolidation or change in the ownership of the Corporation or any Subsidiary, (c) any issue of bonds, debentures, capital, preferred or prior preference stock ahead of or affecting the capital stock (or the rights thereof) of the Corporation or any Subsidiary, (d) any dissolution or liquidation of the Corporation or any Subsidiary, (e) any sale or transfer of all or any part of the assets or business of the Corporation or any Subsidiary, or (f) any other corporate act or proceeding by the Corporation or any Subsidiary. No participant, beneficiary or any other person shall have any claim under any award, or any agreement evidencing such award, against any member of the Board or the Administrator, or the Corporation or any employees, officers or agents of the Corporation or any Subsidiary, as a result of any such action. |
8.13 | Other Company Benefit and Compensation Programs. Payments and other benefits received by a participant under an award made pursuant to this Plan shall not be deemed a part of a participants compensation for purposes of the determination of benefits under any other employee welfare or benefit plans or arrangements, if any, provided by the Corporation or any Subsidiary, except where the Administrator expressly otherwise provides or authorizes in writing. Awards under this Plan may be made in addition to, in combination with, as alternatives to or in payment of grants, awards or commitments under any other plans or arrangements of the Corporation or its Subsidiaries. |
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1. Election of directors:
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01 Jagjeet S. Bindra
02 Vanessa C.L. Chang
03 France A. Córdova
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05 Charles B. Curtis
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For Against Abstain
3. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
For Against Abstain
4. Advisory Vote on the Frequency of the Advisory Vote on
Executive Compensation
1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain
5. Management Proposal to Approve an Amendment to the Edison International 2007 Performance Incentive Plan
For Against Abstain
WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, THIS PROXY CARD WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED OR, IF NO DIRECTION IS GIVEN, WILL BE VOTED FOR ITEMS 1, 2, 3 AND 5, AND 1 YEAR FOR ITEM 4.
Date
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EDISON
INTERNATIONAL®
2011 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Thursday, April 28, 2011 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel Hotel 225 West Valley Blvd.
San Gabriel, California 91776
San Gabriel Hilton
Downtown Los Angeles
710 Fwy
New Ave.
Del Mar Ave.
Valley Blvd.
10 Fwy
N W E S
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
proxy card
Annual Meeting April 28, 2011
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THEODORE F. CRAVER, JR. and W. JAMES SCILACCI are hereby appointed proxies of the undersigned with full power of substitution to vote all shares of stock the undersigned is entitled to vote at the annual meeting of shareholders of Edison International to be held at the Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel Hotel, 225 West Valley Blvd., San Gabriel, California 91776, on April 28, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., Pacific Time, or at any adjournment or postponement of the meeting, with all the powers and discretionary authority the undersigned would possess if personally present at the meeting on the matters listed on the other side.
The shares will be voted as indicated on this card. WHERE NO INDICATION IS SHOWN, THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CARD WILL BE VOTED FOR ITEMS 1, 2, 3 AND 5, AND 1 YEAR FOR ITEM 4.
In addition, the appointed proxies may vote in their discretion on such other matters as may properly come before the meeting.
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EDISON INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND TRUSTEE, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY:
If the undersigned holds shares through the Edison 401(k) Savings Plan, this card also provides the following voting instructions to the Edison International stock fund trustee. The Edison International stock fund trustee is instructed to vote confidentially the shares of stock credited and conditionally credited to the undersigneds account as of March 2, 2011. The undersigned understands that the stock will be voted as directed provided the Edison International stock fund trustee or its agent receives this card by 9:00 p.m., Pacific Time, on April 26, 2011, and all stock for which the Edison International stock fund trustee or its agent has not received instructions by this card at the designated time will be voted in the same proportion to the 401(k) Savings Plan shares voted by other 401(k) Savings Plan participants, unless contrary to ERISA.
IF YOU RECEIVE MORE THAN ONE SET OF PROXY MATERIALS, PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN ALL CARDS YOU RECEIVE PROMPTLY USING THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPES. TO VOTE BY PHONE OR THE INTERNET, PLEASE SEE THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS CAR
See reverse for voting instructions.
EDISON
INTERNATIONAL®
Shareowner ServicesSM P.O. Box 64945 St. Paul, MN 55164-0945
COMPANY # CONTROL #
EDISON INTERNATIONAL
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Thursday, April 28, 2011
9:00 a.m., Pacific Time
Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel Hotel
225 West Valley Blvd.
San Gabriel, California 91776
Directions to the Edison International Annual Meeting are available in the proxy statement which can be viewed at www.edison.com/annualmeeting
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to be Held on April 28, 2011.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Edison International will be held at the Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel Hotel, 225 West Valley Blvd., San Gabriel, California 91776.
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
The Proxy Statement and the 2010 Annual Report are available at www.edison.com/annualmeeting.
If you want to receive a paper or email copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side of this notice on or before April 15, 2011 to facilitate timely delivery.
Matters intended to be acted upon at the meeting are listed below.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR Items 1, 2, 3 and 5, and 1 YEAR for Item 4:
1. Election of Directors:
01 Jagjeet S. Bindra
02 Vanessa C.L. Chang
03 France A. Córdova
04 Theodore F. Craver, Jr.
05 Charles B. Curtis
06 Bradford M. Freeman
07 Luis G. Nogales
08 Ronald L. Olson
09 James M. Rosser
10 Richard T. Schlosberg, III
11 Thomas C. Sutton
12 Brett White
2. Ratification of the Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
3. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
4. Advisory Vote on the Frequency of the Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
5. Management Proposal to Approve an Amendment to the Edison International 2007 Performance Incentive Plan
THIS IS NOT A FORM FOR VOTING
You may immediately vote your proxy on the Internet at:
www.eproxy.com/eix
Use the Internet to vote your proxy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time on April 27, 2011, except for Edison 401(k) Savings Plan shareholders who must vote by 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time on April 26, 2011.
Please have this Notice available and follow the instructions to vote your proxy.
Your Internet vote authorizes the Named Proxies to vote your shares in the same manner as if you marked, signed and returned a proxy card.
To request paper copies of the proxy materials, please contact us via:
Internet Access the Internet and go to www.ematerials.com/eix. Follow the instructions to log in, and order copies.
Telephone Call us free of charge at 866-697-9377 from the U.S. or Canada, using a touch-tone phone, and follow the instructions to log in and order copies.
Email Send us an email at ep@ematerials.com with EIX Materials Request in the subject line. The email must include:
The 3-digit company # and the 11-digit control # located in the box in the upper right hand corner on the front of this notice.
Your preference to receive printed materials via mail -or- an email with links to the electronic materials.
If you choose email delivery, you must include the email address.
If you would like this election to apply to delivery of material for all future meetings, write the word Permanent and include the last 4 digits of your Tax ID number in the email.
Important Information About This Notice
This Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials is provided to shareholders in place of printed materials for the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders. You will not receive a printed copy of the proxy materials unless you request one by following the instructions above.
In 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a rule permitting companies to send shareholders a notice regarding the Internet availability of proxy materials rather than distribute printed proxy materials. Distributing these proxy materials via the Internet saves us the cost of printing, mailing and storing documents, and reduces the impact of the Annual Meeting on the environment.
This Notice contains specific information regarding the Annual Meeting, the proposals to be voted on at the Annual Meeting, and the Internet site where the proxy materials may be found. It is not a form for voting and should not be returned to the Company or Wells Fargo Shareowner Services. Please use the company and control numbers provided on the first page of this Notice to vote your shares at www.eproxy.com/eix.
The following e-mail was sent on March 18, 2011 to Edison International registered and 401(k) Plan shareholders who previously requested e-mail delivery of their proxy materials:
Subject: Edison International 2011 Annual Meeting
Dear Edison International Shareholder:
The 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel Hotel, San Gabriel, CA, 91776.
Our records indicate that you consented to receive your proxy materials over the Internet. This e-mail provides the information you need to view the proxy materials online and vote your shares.
The Proxy Statement and 2010 Annual Report are available at www.edison.com/annualmeeting.
The Notice of Annual Meeting is included in the Proxy Statement.
You may use the Internet to vote your proxy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through 9:00 p.m. Pacific time on April 27, 2011, except shares held through the Edison 401(k) Savings Plan must be voted by 9:00 p.m. Pacific time on April 26, 2011
You will need the following important numbers to access the Internet voting site and vote your shares:
Your company number: 000
Your personal eleven-digit control number: 00000000000
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Barbara E. Mathews
Vice President, Associate General Counsel,
Chief Governance Officer and Corporate Secretary