-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, L5AUcMkOY5HGtg5kgZ2xH3oq+UwKJQeW2XRwhQD+NF+D0MkT7AxWHV3XFBhsSTsM gcU/jfxDUal7IEvm2I/OzQ== 0000827052-02-000020.txt : 20020510 0000827052-02-000020.hdr.sgml : 20020510 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000827052-02-000020 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020508 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in registrant's certifying accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20020510 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EDISON INTERNATIONAL CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000827052 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911] IRS NUMBER: 954137452 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09936 FILM NUMBER: 02642200 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2244 WALNUT GROVE AVE, STE 369 STREET 2: P O BOX 800 CITY: ROSEMEAD STATE: CA ZIP: 91770 BUSINESS PHONE: 6263022222 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2244 WALNUT GROVE AVE, STE 369 STREET 2: P O BOX 800 CITY: ROSEMEAD STATE: CA ZIP: 91770 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SCECORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 eix8k51002.htm CHANGE ON REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT Edison International March 8, 2002 8-K
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                                        SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                                              Washington, D.C. 20549



                                                     FORM 8-K



                                                  CURRENT REPORT



                                      Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                                          Securities Exchange Act of 1934




                           Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2002



                                               EDISON INTERNATIONAL
                              (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



                 CALIFORNIA                           001-9936                              95-4137452
     (State or principal jurisdiction of          (Commission file                       (I.R.S. employer
       incorporation or organization)                  number)                          identification no.)



                                             2244 Walnut Grove Avenue
                                                  (P.O. Box 800)
                                            Rosemead, California 91770
                           (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

                                                   626-302-2222
                               (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 9 are not included because they are inapplicable.

Item 4.  Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Edison International has the responsibility, at least annually,
to recommend to the Board of Directors the appointment of Edison International's independent public accountants.
The Board of Directors and the Audit Committee have the ultimate authority and responsibility to select,
evaluate, and, where appropriate, replace the independent public accountants, who are ultimately accountable to
the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee.  On May 8, 2002, following a recommendation from the Audit
Committee, the Board of Directors decided to no longer engage Arthur Andersen LLP ("Andersen") as Edison
International's independent public accountants, and appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as Edison
International's independent public accountants for the balance of 2002.  The decision to change auditors is not a
reflection of Andersen's capabilities, commitment, or quality of service to Edison International.  During
Andersen's long relationship with Edison International, the Andersen audit teams exhibited the highest degree of
professionalism and quality service.

Andersen's reports on Edison International's consolidated financial statements for each of the years ended 2001
and 2000 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to
uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles, except for Andersen's 2001 report, which includes an
explanatory paragraph with respect to the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," and the adoption of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets."

During Edison International's two most recent fiscal years and through the date of this Report on Form 8-K, there
were no disagreements with Andersen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement
disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which, if not resolved to Andersen's satisfaction, would have caused
them to make reference to the subject matter in connection with their reports on Edison International's
consolidated financial statements for those years; and there were no reportable events, as listed in Item
304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

Edison International provided Andersen with a copy of the foregoing disclosures.  Attached as Exhibit 16 is a
copy of Andersen's letter, dated May 10, 2002, stating its agreement with the foregoing disclosures.

During Edison International's two most recent fiscal years and through the date of this Report on Form 8-K,
Edison International did not consult PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with respect to the application of accounting
principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be
rendered on Edison International's consolidated financial statements, or any other matters or reportable events
listed in Item 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K.







Item 7.  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(a)      Not applicable

(b)      Not applicable

(c)      Exhibits

         16       Letter from Arthur Andersen LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                                    SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the  requirements  of the  Securities  Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                                 EDISON INTERNATIONAL
                                                            (Registrant)



                                                                       KENNETH S. STEWART
                                                 -------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       KENNETH S. STEWART
                                                        Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary


May 10, 2002




EX-16 3 eixexh16.htm ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP LETTER Edison International Exhibit 16
Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549


May 10, 2002

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have read the first four (4) paragraphs of Item 4 included in the Report on Form 8-K, dated May 8, 2002 of
Edison International, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and are in agreement with the
statements contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/  ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
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Arthur Andersen LLP


cc:      Theodore F. Craver, Jr.
         Senior Vice President, Chief
         Financial Officer and Treasurer
         Edison International


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