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 19, 1999 Commonwealth Edison Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 1-1839 36-0938600 (State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation) 37th Floor, 10 South Dearborn Street, 60690-0767 Post Office Box 767, Chicago, Illinois (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 394-4321 Item 5. Other Events The purpose of this Current Report is to file certain financial information regarding the Registrant (Commonwealth Edison Company) and its subsidiaries. Such financial information is set forth in the exhibits to this Current Report. Exhibits (23) Consent of Independent Public Accountants (27) Financial Data Schedule of Commonwealth Edison Company (99) Commonwealth Edison Company and Subsidiary Companies--Certain Financial Information as of and for the Year Ended December 31, 1998: --Summary of Selected Consolidated Financial Data --Cash Dividends Paid per Share of Common Stock --1998 Consolidated Revenues and Sales --Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations --Report of Independent Public Accountants --Statements of Consolidated Operations for the years 1998, 1997 and 1996 --Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 --Statements of Consolidated Capitalization as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 --Statements of Consolidated Retained Earnings (Deficit) for the years 1998, 1997 and 1996 --Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows for the years 1998, 1997 and 1996 --Notes to Financial Statements 2 SIGNATURE 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. Commonwealth Edison Company (Registrant) By: Robert E. Berdelle ---------------------------------- Robert E. Berdelle Vice President and Comptroller Date: February 24, 1999 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit ------- ---------------------- (23) Consent of Independent Public Accountants (27) Financial Data Schedule of Commonwealth Edison Company (99) Commonwealth Edison Company and Subsidiary Companies--Certain Financial Information as of and for the Year Ended December 31, 1998: --Summary of Selected Consolidated Financial Data --Cash Dividends Paid per Share of Common Stock --1998 Consolidated Revenues and Sales --Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations --Report of Independent Public Accountants --Statements of Consolidated Operations for the years 1998, 1997 and 1996 --Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 --Statements of Consolidated Capitalization as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 --Statements of Consolidated Retained Earnings (Deficit) for the years 1998, 1997 and 1996 --Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows for the years 1998, 1997 and 1996 --Notes to Financial Statements