Regulatory Filings • Jul 21, 2022
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Download Source FileUNITED STATES
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: July 15, 2022
(Date of earliest event reported)
| Commission File Number | Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter | State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization | IRS Employer Identification Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-12609 | PG&E CORPORATION | California | 94-3234914 |
| 1-2348 | PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY | California | 94-0742640 |
| 333-263719-01 | PG&E WILDFIRE RECOVERY FUNDING LLC | Delaware | 88-1113018 |
| ● | ● | PG&E WILDFIRE RECOVERY FUNDING LLC |
|---|---|---|
| 77 Beale Street P.O. Box 770000 San Francisco , California 94177 | 77 Beale Street P.O. Box 770000 San Francisco , California 94177 | C/O Pacific Gas and Electric Company 77 Beale Street P.O. Box 770000 San Francisco , California 94177 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) | (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) | (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
| ( 415 ) 973-1000 | ( 415 ) 973-7000 | ( 415 ) 973-7000 |
| (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) | (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) | (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common stock, no par value | PCG | The New York Stock Exchange |
| Equity Units | PCGU | The New York Stock Exchange |
| First preferred stock, cumulative, par value $25 per share, 5% series A redeemable | PCG-PE | NYSE American LLC |
| First preferred stock, cumulative, par value $25 per share, 5% redeemable | PCG-PD | NYSE American LLC |
| First preferred stock, cumulative, par value $25 per share, 4.80% redeemable | PCG-PG | NYSE American LLC |
| First preferred stock, cumulative, par value $25 per share, 4.50% redeemable | PCG-PH | NYSE American LLC |
| First preferred stock, cumulative, par value $25 per share, 4.36% series A redeemable | PCG-PI | NYSE American LLC |
| First preferred stock, cumulative, par value $25 per share, 6% nonredeemable | PCG-PA | NYSE American LLC |
| First preferred stock, cumulative, par value $25 per share, 5.50% nonredeemable | PCG-PB | NYSE American LLC |
| First preferred stock, cumulative, par value $25 per share, 5% nonredeemable | PCG-PC | NYSE American LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
| Emerging growth company | PG&E Corporation ☐ |
|---|---|
| Emerging growth company | Pacific Gas and Electric Company ☐ |
| Emerging growth company | PG&E Wildfire Recovery Funding LLC ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
PG&E Corporation ☐
Pacific Gas and Electric Company ☐
PG&E Wildfire Recovery Funding LLC ☐
Item 8.01. Other Events
Issuance of Recovery Bonds
On July 20, 2022, PG&E Wildfire Recovery Funding LLC (the “ Issuing Entity ”) issued $3,900,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Recovery Bonds, Series 2022-B (the “ Recovery Bonds ”), pursuant to an Indenture and Series Supplement, each dated as of July 20, 2022, which are annexed hereto as Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2, respectively. The Recovery Bonds were offered pursuant to the Prospectus dated July 13, 2022. In connection with this issuance of the Recovery Bonds, the Issuing Entity and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (the “ Utility ”) entered into the Recovery Property Servicing Agreement, the Recovery Property Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Administration Agreement, each dated as of July 20, 2022, which are annexed hereto as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3, respectively.
Redemption of First Mortgage Bonds
In connection with the issuance of the Recovery Bonds and the Utility’s use of a portion of the ultimate proceeds therefrom, on July 15, 2022, the Utility issued a notice of conditional redemption to redeem all $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 1.367% First Mortgage Bonds due 2023 (the “ 1.367% Bonds ”) on or around July 25, 2022 (the “ Redemption Date ”). The 1.367% Bonds were issued pursuant to the Indenture of Mortgage, dated as of June 19, 2020, between the Utility and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (as supplemented and amended, the “ Mortgage Indenture ”). The redemption of the 1.367% Bonds is conditioned upon the receipt of certain proceeds from the issuance of the Recovery Bonds. The 1.367% Bonds will be redeemed at the redemption prices set forth in the Mortgage Indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the Redemption Date.
Prepayment of Term Loan Agreement
In connection with the issuance of the Recovery Bonds and the Utility’s use of a portion of the ultimate proceeds therefrom, on July 21, 2022, the Utility prepaid in full all of the loans outstanding pursuant to its $500,000,000 Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated April 4, 2022, by and among the Utility, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto, and MUFG Bank, Ltd., as administrative agent (the “ Term Loan Credit Agreement ”). As a result of such prepayment, the Term Loan Credit Agreement was terminated and is no longer outstanding.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 4.1 | Indenture between PG&E Wildfire Recovery Funding LLC and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., dated as of July 20, 2022 |
| 4.2 | Series Supplement between PG&E Wildfire Recovery Funding LLC and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (including forms of the Recovery Bonds), dated as of July 20, 2022 |
| 5.1 | Opinion of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP with respect to legality |
| 8.1 | Opinion of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP with respect to tax matters |
| 10.1 | Recovery Property Servicing Agreement between PG&E Wildfire Recovery Funding LLC and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, as Servicer, dated as of July 20, 2022 |
| 10.2 | Recovery Property Purchase and Sale Agreement between PG&E Wildfire Recovery Funding LLC and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, as Seller, dated as of July 20, 2022 |
| 10.3 | Administration Agreement between PG&E Wildfire Recovery Funding LLC and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, as Administrator, dated as of July 20, 2022 |
| 23.1 | Consent of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (included as part of its opinions filed as Exhibit 5.1 and Exhibit 8.1 ) |
| 99.1 | Opinion of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP with respect to U.S. and California constitutional matters |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| By: | /s/ Christopher A. Foster |
|---|---|
| Christopher A. Foster | |
| Dated: July 21, 2022 | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY | |
| By: | /s/ David S. Thomason |
| David S. Thomason | |
| Dated: July 21, 2022 | Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Controller |
| PG&E WILDFIRE RECOVERY FUNDING LLC | |
| By: | /s/ Margaret K. Becker |
| Margaret K. Becker | |
| Dated: July 21, 2022 | President |
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