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From:kristin.walsh@enron.com
To:john.lavorato@enron.com, louise.kitchen@enron.com
Subject:California Update 4/12/01
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Date:Thu, 12 Apr 2001 05:30:00 -0700 (PDT)

? Sources report that SoCal Chairman, John Bryson, and Governor Davis were
roommates together at Stanford in the early 60's. This longstanding
relationship may provide some explanation for SoCal's willingness to
negotiate with the governor and the governor's determination to reach a
solution with SoCal.

? Voluntary bankruptcy reportedly is "not an option" for SoCal. However, the
possibility remains that SoCal's creditors will take them into involuntary
bankruptcy. If the state's purchase of the transmission assets is delayed,
it appears that the possibility of this occurring will increase.

? However, the agreement by the state to purchase SoCal's transmission assets
is actually a Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement reportedly was
rushed for "political purposes," but the details still remain to be decided.
It is possible, the 60-day deadline stated in the memorandum may have to be
extended.

? PG&E reportedly refused to part with its transmission assets in its
negotiations with the governor. PG&E makes more money on transmission than
distribution of power, the opposite is true for SoCal.