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Published on 10/7/2008 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Southern California Edison sells $500 million 5.75% bonds due 2014 at Treasuries plus 340 bps

By Andrea Heisinger

New York, Oct. 7 - Southern California Edison Co. priced $500 million 5.75% first and refunding mortgage bonds due 2014 Tuesday to yield Treasuries plus 340 basis points, an informed source said.

The bonds (A2/A/A+) priced at 99.492 to yield 5.862%.

The issuance came at the tight end of price talk, which was whispered at 340 bps to 350 bps over Treasuries.

Bookrunners were Banc of America Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.

Proceeds will be used to repay short-term debt or to fund general corporate purposes.

The subsidiary of Edison International is based in Rosemead, Calif.

Issuer:Southern California Edison Co.
Issue:First and refunding mortgage bonds
Amount:$500 million
Maturity:March 15, 2014
Bookrunners:Banc of America Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
Coupon:5.75%
Price:99.492
Yield:5.862%
Spread:Treasuries plus 340 bps
Trade date:Oct. 7
Settlement date:Oct. 15
Ratings:Moody's: A2
Standard & Poor's: A
Fitch: A+
Price talk:340 bps to 350 bps, whispered

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