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Preferred and Preference Stock of SCE | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] |
Preferred and Preference Stock of SCE | Preferred and Preference Stock of SCE During the first quarter of 2016, SCE issued $300 million of 5.45% Series K Preference Stock (120,004 shares; cumulative, $2,500 liquidation value) to SCE Trust V, a special purpose entity formed to issue trust securities as discussed in Note 3. The Series K Preference Stock may be redeemed at par, in whole, but not in part, at any time prior to March 15, 2026 if certain changes in tax or investment company laws occur. On or after March 15, 2026, SCE may redeem the Series K shares at par, in whole or in part, and if not so redeemed, distributions will accrue and be payable at a floating rate. The shares are not subject to mandatory redemption. The proceeds were used to redeem $125 million of SCE's Series D Preference Stock and for general corporate purposes.

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- Definition Preferred and preference stocks which are not redeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Includes preferred stock and preference stock with redemption features that are solely within the control of the issuer and mandatorily redeemable stock if redemption is required to occur only upon liquidation or termination of the reporting entity. If more than one issue is outstanding, state the title of each issue and the corresponding dollar amount; dollar amount of any shares subscribed but unissued and the deduction of subscriptions receivable there from; number of shares authorized, issued and outstanding. + References No definition available. + Details
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