XML 44 R19.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.25.0.1
Compensation and Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Compensation and Benefit Plans Compensation and Benefit Plans
Employee Savings Plan
The 401(k) defined contribution savings plan is designed to supplement employees' retirement income. The employer contributions were as follows:
Edison
International
SCE
(in millions)Years ended December 31,
2024$136 $134 
2023121 119 
2022103 101 
Pension Plans and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
Pension Plans
Noncontributory defined benefit pension plans (some with cash balance features) cover most employees meeting minimum service requirements. Employees hired by the participating companies on or after December 31, 2017 are no longer eligible to participate in the pension plan. In lieu of that, an additional non-contributory employer contribution is deposited into the Edison 401(k) Savings Plan. SCE recognizes pension expense for its nonexecutive plan as calculated by the actuarial method used for ratemaking. The expected contributions (all by the employer) for Edison International and SCE are approximately $44 million and $15 million, respectively, for the year ending December 31, 2025. The majority of annual contributions made by SCE to its pension plans are anticipated to be recovered through CPUC-approved regulatory mechanisms.
The funded position of Edison International's pension is sensitive to changes in market conditions. Changes in overall interest rate levels significantly affect the company's liabilities, while assets held in the various trusts established to fund Edison International's pension are affected by movements in the equity and bond markets. Due to SCE's regulatory recovery treatment, unrealized losses equal to the unfunded status are recorded to a regulatory asset and unrealized gains equal to the funded status are recorded to a regulatory liability. See Note 11 for further information.
Information on pension plan assets and benefit obligations is shown below.
Edison InternationalSCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)2024202320242023
Change in projected benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year$3,647 $3,524 $3,278 $3,159 
Service cost103 101 99 97 
Interest cost175 180 157 162 
Actuarial (gain) loss(59)96 (47)82 
Benefits paid(230)(254)(198)(222)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year$3,636 $3,647 $3,289 $3,278 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$3,609 $3,462 $3,415 $3,275 
Actual return on plan assets192 369 182 349 
Employer contributions37 32 17 13 
Benefits paid(230)(254)(198)(222)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year3,608 3,609 3,416 3,415 
(Underfunded)/Overfunded status at end of year$(28)$(38)$127 $137 
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of 1:
Long-term assets$166 $169 $137 $149 
Current liabilities(27)(30)(1)(2)
Long-term liabilities(167)(177)(9)(10)
$(28)$(38)$127 $137 
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
Net loss
$$21 $13 $
Amounts recognized as a regulatory liability(146)(159)(133)(159)
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year$3,508 $3,495 $3,172 $3,136 
Pension plans with plan assets in excess of an accumulated benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation3,636 3,647 3,289 3,278 
Accumulated benefit obligation3,508 3,495 3,172 3,136 
Fair value of plan assets3,608 3,609 3,416 3,415 
Weighted average assumptions used to determine obligations at end of year:
Discount rate5.56%5.04%5.56%5.04%
Rate of compensation increase4.00%4.00%4.00%4.00%
1The SCE liability excludes a long-term payable due to Edison International Parent of $88 million and $94 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related to certain SCE postretirement benefit obligations transferred to Edison International Parent.
For Edison International and SCE, respectively, the 2024 actuarial gains are primarily related to $159 million and $146 million from an increase of 52 basis points in the discount rate (from 5.04% as of December 31, 2023 to 5.56% as of December 31, 2024). For Edison International and SCE, respectively, the 2023 actuarial losses are primarily related to $96 million and $92 million in losses from a decrease of 32 basis points in the discount rate (from 5.36% as of December 31, 2022 to 5.04% as of December 31, 2023).
Net periodic pension expense components are:
Edison InternationalSCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)202420232022202420232022
Service cost$103 $101 $120 $101 $99 $118 
Non-service cost (benefit)
Interest cost175 180 111 162 166 101 
Expected return on plan assets(232)(214)(227)(219)(202)(215)
Settlement costs— — — — 
Amortization of prior service cost— — — — — — 
Amortization of net loss
Regulatory adjustment(23)(47)(22)(47)
Total non-service benefit1
(76)(78)(101)(77)(81)(102)
Total expense$27 $23 $19 $24 $18 $16 
1Included in "Other income" on Edison International's and SCE's consolidated income statements. For further details, see Note 16.
Other changes in pension plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:
Edison InternationalSCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)202420232022202420232022
Net (gain) loss$(9)$$(45)$(2)$$(24)
Settlement charges— — (4)— — (4)
Amortization of net gain(4)(2)(8)(2)(2)(5)
Total (gain) loss recognized in other comprehensive income(13)(57)(4)(33)
Total recognized in expense and other comprehensive income$14 $27 $(38)$20 $22 $(17)
In accordance with authoritative guidance on rate-regulated enterprises, SCE records amortization of net gains and losses into regulatory assets and liabilities instead of charges and credits to other comprehensive income for the portion of SCE's postretirement benefit plans that are recoverable in utility rates.
Edison International and SCE used the following weighted average assumptions to determine pension expense:
Years ended December 31,
202420232022
Discount rate5.04 %5.36 %2.75 %
Rate of compensation increase4.00 %4.00 %4.00 %
Expected long-term return on plan assets6.75 %6.50 %5.50 %
Interest crediting rate for cash balance account1:
Starting rate5.54 %5.86 %3.12 %
Ultimate rate5.54 %5.86 %4.50 %
Year ultimate rate is reached202420232026
1Edison International and SCE were using a graduated assumption for interest crediting rate for cash balance account, where current interest rate gradually increased to an ultimate rate at a certain year. Starting 2023, Edison International and SCE changed to use single interest crediting rate assumption to determine the pension expense for cash balance account.
The following benefit payments, which reflect service rendered and expected future service, are expected to be paid:
(in millions)Edison
International
SCE
2025$332$291
2026344301
2027338304
2028332299
2029324294
2030 – 20341,4961,370
PBOP(s)
Employees hired prior to December 31, 2017 who retire at or after age 55 with at least 10 years of service may be eligible for postretirement healthcare benefits. Eligibility for a company contribution toward the cost of these benefits in retirement depends on a number of factors, including the employee's years of service, age, hire date, and retirement date. Employees hired on or after December 31, 2017 are no longer eligible for retiree healthcare benefits. In lieu of those benefits, Edison International will provide a health reimbursement account of $200 per month available only after meeting certain age and service year requirements. Under the terms of the Edison International Welfare Benefit Plan ("PBOP Plan"), each participating employer (Edison International or its participating subsidiaries) is responsible for the costs and expenses of PBOP Plan benefits with respect to its employees and former employees that exceed the participants' share of contributions. A participating employer may terminate the PBOP Plan benefits with respect to its employees and former employees, as may SCE (as PBOP Plan sponsor), and, accordingly, the participants' PBOP Plan benefits are not vested benefits.
There are no expected contributions for PBOP benefits for the year ended December 31, 2025. Annual contributions related to SCE employees made to SCE plans are anticipated to be recovered through CPUC-approved regulatory mechanisms and are expected to be, at a minimum, equal to the total annual expense for these plans.
SCE has three voluntary employees' beneficiary association trusts ("VEBA Trusts") that can only be used to pay for retiree health care benefits of SCE and its subsidiaries. Once funded into the VEBA Trusts, neither SCE nor Edison International can subsequently recover the remaining amounts in the VEBA Trusts. Participants of the PBOP Plan do not have a beneficial interest in the VEBA Trusts. The VEBA Trust assets are sensitive to changes in market conditions. Changes in overall interest rate levels significantly affect the company's liabilities, while assets held in the various trusts established to fund Edison International's other postretirement benefits are affected by movements in the equity and bond markets. Due to SCE's regulatory recovery treatment, the funded status is offset by a regulatory liability.
Information on PBOP Plan assets and benefit obligations is shown below:
Edison InternationalSCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)2024202320242023
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$773 $1,331 $769 $1,323 
Service cost14 20 14 20 
Interest cost38 67 38 67 
Change in plan provisions23 — 23 — 
Actuarial gain(34)(567)(34)(563)
Plan participants' contributions26 28 26 28 
Benefits paid(99)(106)(99)(106)
Benefit obligation at end of year$741 $773 $737 $769 
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$2,275 $2,187 $2,275 $2,187 
Actual return on assets78 162 78 162 
Employer contributions
Plan participants' contributions26 28 26 28 
Benefits paid(99)(106)(99)(106)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year2,281 2,275 2,281 2,275 
Overfunded status at end of year$1,540 $1,502 $1,544 $1,506 
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
Long-term assets$1,544 $1,506 $1,544 $1,506 
Current liabilities(1)— — — 
Long-term liabilities(3)(4)— — 
$1,540 $1,502 $1,544 $1,506 
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
Net gain$(4)$(5)$— $— 
Amounts recognized as a regulatory liability(1,544)(1,505)(1,544)(1,505)
Weighted average assumptions used to determine obligations at end of year:
Discount rate5.60 %5.06 %5.60 %5.06 %
Assumed health care cost trend rates:
Rate assumed for following year6.25 %6.50 %6.25 %6.50 %
Ultimate rate5.00 %5.00 %5.00 %5.00 %
Year ultimate rate reached2029202920292029
For both Edison International and SCE, the 2024 actuarial gains are primarily related to $41 million in gains from the change in discount rate. For Edison International and SCE, the 2023 actuarial gains are primarily related to $553 million and $550 million in gains from the change in postretirement medical carrier and retiree medical delivery mechanism effective in 2024, respectively.
Net periodic PBOP expense components are:
Edison InternationalSCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)202420232022202420232022
Service cost$14 $20 $34 $14 $20 $34 
Non-service cost (benefit)
Interest cost38 67 56 38 67 55 
Expected return on plan assets(113)(107)(97)(113)(107)(97)
Amortization of prior service cost(1)(1)(2)(1)(1)(2)
Amortization of net gain(95)(50)(45)(95)(50)(45)
Regulatory adjustment157 71 55 157 71 55 
Total non-service benefit1
(14)(20)(33)(14)(20)(34)
Total expense$— $— $$— $— $— 
1Included in "Other income" on Edison International's and SCE's consolidated income statements. For further details, see Note 16.
In accordance with authoritative guidance on rate-regulated enterprises, SCE records amortization of net gains and losses to regulatory assets and liabilities instead of charges and credits to other comprehensive income (loss) for the portion of SCE's postretirement benefit plans that are recoverable in utility rates.
Edison International and SCE used the following weighted average assumptions to determine PBOP expense:
Years ended December 31,
202420232022
Discount rate5.06%5.43%2.95%
Expected long-term return on plan assets4.88%5.00%3.50%
Assumed health care cost trend rates:
Current year6.50%6.75%6.25%
Ultimate rate5.00%5.00%5.00%
Year ultimate rate reached202920292029
The following benefit payments (net of plan participants' contributions) are expected to be paid:
(in millions)Edison
International
SCE
2025$49 $48 
202650 50 
202754 54 
202855 54 
202955 55 
2030 – 2034282 281 
Plan Assets
Description of Pension and Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions Investment Strategies
The investment of plan assets is overseen by a fiduciary investment committee. Plan assets are invested using a combination of asset classes and may have active and passive investment strategies within asset classes. Target allocations for 2024 pension plan assets were 17.3% for U.S. equities, 9.7% for non-U.S. equities, 55% for fixed income and 18% for opportunistic and/or alternative investments. Target allocations for 2024 PBOP plan assets (except for Represented VEBA which is 95% for fixed income and 5% for U.S. and non-U.S. equities) are 29% for U.S. and non-U.S. equities, 65% for fixed income and 6% for opportunistic and/or alternative investments. Edison International employs multiple investment management firms. Investment managers within each asset class cover a range of investment styles and approaches. Risk is managed through diversification among multiple asset classes, managers, styles and securities. Plan asset classes and
individual manager performances are measured against targets. Edison International also monitors the stability of its investment managers' organizations.
Allowable investment types under CPUC investment guidelines include:
United States equities: common and preferred stocks of large, medium, and small companies which are predominantly United States-based.
Non-United States equities: equity securities issued by companies domiciled outside the United States and in depository receipts which represent ownership of securities of non-United States companies.
Fixed income: fixed income securities issued or guaranteed by the United States government, non-United States governments, government agencies and instrumentalities including municipal bonds, mortgage backed securities and corporate debt obligations. A portion of the fixed income positions may be held in debt securities that are below investment grade.
Opportunistic, alternative and other investments: Opportunistic investments in short to intermediate term market opportunities. Investments may have fixed income and/or equity characteristics and may be either liquid or illiquid. Alternative investments are limited partnerships that invest in non-publicly traded entities. Other investments are diversified among multiple asset classes such as global equity, fixed income currency and commodities markets. Investments are made in liquid or illiquid instruments within and across markets. The investment returns are expected to approximate the plans' expected investment returns.
Asset class portfolio weights are permitted to range within plus or minus 5%. Where approved by the fiduciary investment committee, futures contracts are used for portfolio rebalancing and to reallocate portfolio cash positions. Where authorized, a few of the plans' investment managers employ limited use of derivatives, including futures contracts, options, options on futures and interest rate swaps in place of direct investment in securities to gain efficient exposure to markets. Derivatives are not used to leverage the plans or any portfolios.
Determination of the Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Assets
The overall expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption is based on the long-term target asset allocation for plan assets and capital markets return forecasts for asset classes employed. A portion of the PBOP trust asset returns is subject to taxation, so the expected long-term rate of return for these assets is determined on an after-tax basis.
Capital Markets Return Forecasts
Edison International's capital markets return forecast methodologies primarily use a combination of historical market data, current market conditions, proprietary forecasting expertise, complex models to develop asset class return forecasts, and a building block approach. The forecasts are developed using variables such as real risk-free interest, inflation and asset class specific risk premiums. For equities, the risk premium is based on an implied average equity risk premium of 4% over cash. The forecasted return on private equity and opportunistic investments are estimated at a 3% premium above public equity, reflecting a premium for higher volatility and lower liquidity. For fixed income, the risk premium is based on a comprehensive modeling of credit spreads.
Fair Value of Plan Assets
The PBOP Plan and the Southern California Edison Company Retirement Plan Trust assets include investments in equity securities, U.S. treasury securities, other fixed-income securities, common/collective funds, mutual funds, other investment entities, foreign exchange and interest rate contracts, and partnership/joint ventures. Equity securities, U.S. treasury securities, and mutual and money market funds are classified as Level 1 as fair value is determined by observable, unadjusted quoted market prices in active or highly liquid and transparent markets. The fair value of the underlying investments in equity mutual funds are based on stock-exchange prices. The fair value of the underlying investments in fixed-income mutual funds and other fixed income securities including municipal bonds are based on evaluated prices that reflect significant observable market information such as reported trades, actual trade information of similar securities, benchmark yields, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, bids, offers, and relevant credit information. Foreign exchange and interest rate contracts are classified as Level 2 because the values are based on observable prices but are not traded on an exchange. Futures contracts trade on an exchange and therefore are classified as Level 1. No investment is classified as Level 3 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. Common/collective funds and partnerships are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share ("NAV") and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. Other investment entities are valued similarly to common/collective funds and are therefore classified as NAV. The Level 1 registered investment companies are either mutual or money market funds. The remaining funds in this category are readily redeemable and classified as NAV and are discussed further in the below pension plan trust investments table's note 8.
Edison International reviews the process/procedures of both the pricing services and the trustee to gain an understanding of the inputs/assumptions and valuation techniques used to price each asset type/class. The trustee and Edison International's validation procedures for pension and PBOP equity and fixed income securities are the same as the nuclear decommissioning trusts. For further discussion, see Note 4. The values of Level 1 mutual and money market funds are publicly quoted. The trustees obtain the values of common/collective and other investment funds from the fund managers. The values of partnerships are based on partnership valuation statements updated for cash flows. SCE's investment managers corroborate the trustee fair values.
Pension Plan
The following table sets forth the investments for Edison International and SCE that were accounted for at fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, by asset class and level within the fair value hierarchy:
December 31, 2024
(in millions)Level 1Level 2
NAV1
Total
U.S. government and agency securities2
$244 $353 $— $597 
Corporate stocks3
148 — 152 
Corporate bonds4
— 1,084 — 1,084 
Common/collective funds5
— — 652 652 
Partnerships/joint ventures6
— — 680 680 
Other investment entities7
— — 58 58 
Registered investment companies8
238 — 142 380 
Interest-bearing cash14 — — 14 
Other— 57 65 
Total$644 $1,498 $1,540 $3,682 
Receivables and payables, net(74)
Combined net plan assets available for benefits3,608 
SCE's share of net plan assets$3,416 

December 31, 2023
(in millions)Level 1Level 2
NAV1
Total
U.S. government and agency securities2
$256 $352 $— $608 
Corporate stocks3
176 — 181 
Corporate bonds4
— 1,057 — 1,057 
Common/collective funds5
— — 584 584 
Partnerships/joint ventures6
— — 657 657 
Other investment entities7
— — 58 58 
Registered investment companies8
212 — 153 365 
Interest-bearing cash10 — — 10 
Other— 46 54 
Total$654 $1,460 $1,460 $3,574 
Receivables and payables, net35 
Combined net plan assets available for benefits3,609 
SCE's share of net plan assets$3,415 
1These investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the net plan assets available for benefits.
2Level 1 U.S. government and agency securities are U.S. treasury bonds and notes. Level 2 primarily relates to the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.
3Corporate stocks are diversified. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, performance for actively managed separate accounts is primarily benchmarked against the Russell Indexes (33% and 36%) and Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) index (67% and 64%).
4Corporate bonds are diversified. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, this category includes $77 million and $78 million for collateralized mortgage obligations and other asset backed securities.
5The common/collective assets are invested in equity index funds that seek to track performance of the Standard and Poor's 500 Index (38% and 41% at December 31, 2024 and 2023). In addition, at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, 38% and 40% of the assets in this category are in index funds which seek to track performance in the MSCI All Country World Index ex-US and 19% and 16% of this category are in a non-index U.S. equity fund, which is actively managed.
6At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, 69% and 74% are invested in private equity funds with investment strategies that include branded consumer products and clean technology companies, 16% and 17% are invested in ABS including distressed mortgages and commercial and residential loans, 9% and zero are invested in fixed income securities, and 5% are invested in a broad range of financial assets in all global markets at both December 31, 2024 and 2023.
7At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, 70% and 68% are invested in domestic mortgage backed securities and 30% and 32% in high yield debt securities.
8At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, 56% and 57% are invested in Level 1 corporate bond funds, 10% and 13% in a fixed income fund used for cash management, and 34% and 28% in a US equity fund.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, approximately 64% and 62% of the publicly traded equity investments, including equities in the common/collective funds, were located in the United States.
Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions
The following table sets forth the VEBA Trust assets for Edison International and SCE that were accounted for at fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, by asset class and level within the fair value hierarchy:
December 31, 2024
(in millions)Level 1Level 2
NAV1
Total
U.S. government and agency securities2
$489 $51 $— $540 
Corporate stocks3
81 — 83 
Corporate notes and bonds4
— 1,126 — 1,126 
Common/collective funds5
— — 235 235 
Partnerships6
— — 119 119 
Registered investment companies7
52 — — 52 
Interest bearing cash— 45 — 45 
Other8
— 95 — 95 
Total$622 $1,319 $354 $2,295 
Receivables and payables, net(14)
Net plan assets available for benefits$2,281 
December 31, 2023
(in millions)Level 1Level 2
NAV1
Total
U.S. government and agency securities2
$569 $84 $— $653 
Corporate stocks3
85 — 87 
Corporate notes and bonds4
— 1,064 — 1,064 
Common/collective funds5
— — 222 222 
Partnerships6
— — 124 124 
Registered investment companies7
47 — — 47 
Interest bearing cash— 29 — 29 
Other8
70 — 72 
Total$703 $1,249 $346 $2,298 
Receivables and payables, net(23)
Net plan assets available for benefits$2,275 
1These investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the net plan assets available for benefits.
2Level 1 U.S. government and agency securities are U.S. treasury bonds and notes. Level 2 primarily relates to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association.
3Corporate stock performance for actively managed separate accounts is primarily benchmarked against the Russell Indexes (78% and 74% at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively) and the MSCI All Country World Index (22% and 26% at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively).
4Corporate notes and bonds are diversified and include approximately $343 million and $237 million for commercial collateralized mortgage obligations and other asset backed securities at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
5At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, 47% and 45% of the common/collective assets are invested in index funds which seek to track performance in the MSCI All Country World Investable Market Index, 41% and 40% are invested in a non-index U.S. equity fund which is actively managed. The remaining assets in this category are primarily invested in emerging market fund and fixed income funds.
6At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, 71% and 65% of the partnerships are invested in private equity and venture capital funds. Investment strategies for these funds include branded consumer products, clean and information technology and healthcare. Of the remaining partnerships category, 22% and 28% are invested in asset backed securities including distressed mortgages, distressed companies and commercial and residential loans and debt and equity of banks; 7% are invested in a broad range of financial assets in all global markets at both December 31, 2024 and 2023.
7At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, registered investment companies were primarily invested in a money market fund (73% and 70%) and exchange rate traded funds which seek to track performance of MSCI Emerging Market Index, Russell 2000 Index and international small cap equities (27% and 30%).
8Other includes $52 million and $58 million of municipal securities at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
At both December 31, 2024 and 2023, approximately 78% of the publicly traded equity investments, including equities in the common/collective funds, were located in the United States.
Stock-Based Compensation
Edison International maintains a shareholder-approved incentive plan (the "2007 Performance Incentive Plan") that includes stock-based compensation. The maximum number of shares of Edison International's common stock authorized to be issued or transferred pursuant to awards under the 2007 Performance Incentive Plan, as amended, is approximately 71 million shares. As of December 31, 2024, Edison International had approximately 13 million shares remaining available for new award grants under its stock-based compensation plans.
The following table summarizes total expense and tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation:
Edison InternationalSCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions)202420232022202420232022
Stock-based compensation expense1:
Stock options$13$12 $13 $7$$
Performance shares2115 13 10
Restricted stock units2117 14 1512 
Other2— — 
Total stock-based compensation expense$57$46 $42 $32$26 $22 
Income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation expense$23$$$14$$
1Reflected in "Operation and maintenance" on Edison International's and SCE's consolidated statements of income.
Stock Options
Under the 2007 Performance Incentive Plan, Edison International has granted stock options at exercise prices equal to the closing price at the grant date. Edison International may grant stock options and other awards related to, or with a value derived from, its common stock to directors and certain employees. Options generally expire 10 years after the grant date and vest over a period of three or four years of continuous service in equal annual increments, except for awards granted to retirement-eligible participants, which vest on an accelerated basis.
The fair value for each option granted was determined as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires various assumptions noted in the following table:
Years ended December 31,
202420232022
Expected terms (in years)4.74.85.0
Risk-free interest rate
3.7% - 4.5%
3.6% - 4.7%
1.6% - 4.1%
Expected dividend yield
3.6% - 4.7%
4.2% - 4.7%
4.0% - 5.0%
Weighted average expected dividend yield4.7%4.2%4.0%
Expected volatility
23.6% - 30.4%
29.0% - 29.6%
27.8% - 28.6%
Weighted average volatility30.3%29.1%27.8%
The expected term represents the period of time for which the options are expected to be outstanding and is primarily based on historical exercise and post-vesting cancellation experience and stock price history. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on a zero-coupon U.S. Treasury STRIPS (separate trading of registered interest and principal of securities) whose maturity corresponds to the option's expected term on the measurement date. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of Edison International's common stock for the length of the option's expected term. The volatility period used was 56 months, 58 months, and 60 months at December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
The following is a summary of the status of Edison International's stock options:
Weighted Average
SharesExercise
Price
Remaining
Contractual
Term (years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
Edison International:
Outstanding at December 31, 202311,418,243$64.30 
Granted749,96866.70 
Forfeited or expired(107,158)71.89 
Exercised1
(3,417,478)64.49 
Outstanding at December 31, 20248,643,57564.33 5.01
Exercisable and expected to vest at December 31, 20248,438,86464.40 4.95$130 
Exercisable at December 31, 20246,651,227$64.79 4.19$100 
SCE:
Outstanding at December 31, 20235,192,275$64.22 
Granted390,76066.82 
Forfeited or expired(98,077)71.44 
Exercised1
(1,892,980)64.49 
Affiliate transfers, net14,47264.22 
Outstanding at December 31, 20243,606,45064.18 5.27
Exercisable and expected to vest at December 31,20243,508,12964.25 5.21$55 
Exercisable at December 31, 20242,609,173$64.66 4.33$40 
1Edison International and SCE recognized tax benefits of $13 million and $7 million, respectively, from stock options exercised in 2024.
At December 31, 2024, total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and the weighted average period the cost is expected to be recognized are as follows:
Edison InternationalSCE
Unrecognized compensation cost, net of expected forfeitures (in millions)$$
Weighted average period (in years)1.31.3
The following is a summary of supplemental data on stock options:
Edison InternationalSCE
Years ended December 31,
(in millions, except per award amounts)202420232022202420232022
Weighted average grant date fair value per option granted$13.32 $12.69 $9.92 $13.36 $12.71 $9.92 
Fair value of options vested14 
Value of options exercised45 14 17 25 11 12 
Performance Shares
A target number of contingent performance shares were awarded to executives in 2024, 2023, and 2022 and vest as of December 31, 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively. The vesting of the grants is dependent upon market and financial performance and service conditions as defined in the grants for each of the years. The number of performance shares earned from each year's grants could range from zero to twice the target number (plus additional units credited as dividend equivalents).
The fair value of market condition performance shares is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation model for the total shareholder return. The fair value of financial performance condition performance shares is determined (i) at grant
as the target number of shares (which Edison International determined to be the probable outcome) valued at the closing price on the grant date of Edison International common stock and (ii) subsequently using Edison International's earnings per share compared to pre-established targets.
The following is a summary of the status of Edison International's nonvested performance shares:
Equity Awards
SharesWeighted Average
Fair Value
Edison International:
Nonvested at December 31, 2023496,841$71.93
Granted276,83872.21
Forfeited(5,872)72.57
Vested(249,287)67.90
Nonvested at December 31, 2024518,520$74.01
SCE:
Nonvested at December 31, 2023249,091$71.99
Granted144,33972.37
Forfeited(5,282)72.23
Vested(123,197)67.73
Affiliate transfers, net2371.99
Nonvested at December 31, 2024264,974$74.17
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units were awarded to executives in 2024, 2023, and 2022 and vest and become payable on January 4, 2027, January 2, 2026, and January 2, 2025, respectively. Each restricted stock unit awarded includes a dividend equivalent feature and is a contractual right to receive one share of Edison International common stock, if vesting requirements are satisfied. The vesting of Edison International's restricted stock units is dependent upon continuous service through the end of the vesting period, except for awards granted to retirement-eligible participants, which vest on an accelerated basis.
The following is a summary of the status of Edison International's nonvested restricted stock units:
Edison InternationalSCE
SharesWeighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
SharesWeighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2023892,412$61.19 645,549$61.17 
Granted325,50166.88 233,11266.88 
Forfeited(22,886)65.24 (18,908)65.34 
Vested(318,579)55.71 (238,921)55.89 
Affiliate transfers, net— (105)61.17 
Nonvested at December 31, 2024876,448$65.19 620,727$65.22 
The fair value for each restricted stock unit awarded is determined as the closing price of Edison International common stock on the grant date.