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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): February 4, 2003
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CALIFORNIA 001-2313 95-1240335
(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)
626-302-1212
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Items 1 through 4, 6, 8, and 9 are not included because they are inapplicable.
Item 5. Other Events
Debt Exchange Offer
On January 13, 2003, Southern California Edison Company announced an offer to exchange up to $1 billion
in principal amount of a new series of its first and refunding mortgage bonds for an equal principal amount of
its 8.95% Variable Rate Notes due 2003. On February 4, 2003, Southern California Edison announced that it had
been informed by the exchange agent that more than 95.6 percent in principal amount of the notes had been
tendered for exchange, thus meeting the minimum requirement of valid and unwithdrawn tenders representing at
least 25 percent in principal amount of the notes. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release about debt exchange offer.
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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.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
(Registrant)
/S/ KENNETH S. STEWART
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KENNETH S. STEWART
Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
