PAGE 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: January 18, 1996 Date of earliest event reported: January 18, 1996 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) CALIFORNIA 1-2313 95-1240335 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. employer incorporation or organization) file number) identification no.) 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue (P.O. Box 800) Rosemead, California 91770 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) 818-302-1212 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) PAGE Item 5. Other Events On January 18, 1996, SCEcorp, the parent corporation of Southern California Edison Company (Edison), issued a press release announcing earnings of $1.66 per share, up from $1.52 in the prior year. For 1995, Edison's operating earnings were $1.47 per share, nine cents higher than 1994. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 20. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description - ------- ----------- 20.1 SCEcorp Announces 1995 Fourth Quarter Earnings 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 KENNETH S. STEWART ---------------------------------- KENNETH S. STEWART ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY January 18, 1996