Summary
Edison International (EIX) announced significant changes to its executive leadership team through an 8-K filing on May 16, 2008. The report details the planned succession for key financial and legal roles, with W. James Scilacci, Jr. set to become Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, and Robert L. Adler appointed as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. These changes are effective August 1, 2008, with Mr. Adler joining slightly earlier in July. This transition marks the retirement of current CFO Thomas R. McDaniel and General Counsel J.A. Bouknight, Jr., who are retiring effective July 31, 2008. Investors should note that Mr. Scilacci brings substantial experience within the Edison International organization, having held senior financial roles within its subsidiaries, Edison Mission Group and Southern California Edison. The retirement of Messrs. McDaniel and Bouknight will be accompanied by benefits distributed according to the company's established Executive Retirement Plan, Executive Severance Plan, and long-term incentive award agreements. The press release detailing these management changes is also included as an exhibit, providing further context for investors.
Key Highlights
- 1W. James Scilacci, Jr. appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, effective August 1, 2008.
- 2Robert L. Adler appointed as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective August 1, 2008.
- 3Mr. Adler will join the company as Executive Vice President on July 1, 2008.
- 4Current CFO Thomas R. McDaniel and General Counsel J.A. Bouknight, Jr. are retiring effective July 31, 2008.
- 5W. James Scilacci, Jr. has previous experience as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Edison Mission Group and Southern California Edison.
- 6Retiring executives will receive benefits under the Executive Retirement Plan, Executive Severance Plan, and long-term incentive award grants.
- 7The management changes were announced via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.