Southern Co. Amends 8-K Filing

TL;DR

Southern Co. filed an amendment to its 8-K, updating info on execs and directors.

AI Summary

Southern Co. filed an amendment (8-K/A) on February 11, 2025, to its report originally dated December 5, 2024. This amendment pertains to the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, the appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements for certain officers. The filing does not contain specific dollar amounts or new executive changes beyond the procedural amendment.

Why It Matters

This amendment clarifies or updates information related to corporate governance and executive compensation, which are key factors for investor confidence and regulatory compliance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a procedural amendment to a previous filing, not indicating new material events or financial distress.

Key Players & Entities

• Southern Co. (company) — Registrant
• December 5, 2024 (date) — Original report date
• February 11, 2025 (date) — Amendment filing date

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $5 — outhern Company Common Stock, par value $5 per share SO New York Stock Exchange T
• $870,000 — 025, Mr. Connally's base salary will be $870,000 per year. His annual incentive compensa

Filing Documents

• so-20241205.htm (8-K/A) — 34KB
• 0000092122-25-000012.txt ( ) — 225KB
• so-20241205.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
• so-20241205_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 17KB
• so-20241205_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
• so-20241205_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 18KB
• so-20241205_htm.xml (XML) — 7KB

From the Filing

so-20241205 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 5, 2024 Commission File Number Registrant, Address and Telephone Number I.R.S. Employer Identification No. 1-3526 The Southern Company 58-0690070 (A Delaware Corporation) 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, N.W . Atlanta , Georgia 30308 ( 404 ) 506-5000 The name and address of the registrant have not changed since the last report. 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: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Registrant Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered The Southern Company Common Stock, par value $5 per share SO New York Stock Exchange The Southern Company Series 2017B 5.25% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2077 SOJC New York Stock Exchange The Southern Company Series 2020A 4.95% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2080 SOJD New York Stock Exchange The Southern Company Series 2020C 4.20% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2060 SOJE New York Stock Exchange The Southern Company Series 2021B 1.875% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2081 SO 81 New York Stock Exchange The Southern Company Series 2025A 6.50% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2085 SOJF New York Stock Exchange 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 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. Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On December 5, 2024, The Southern Company (the "Company") filed a Current Report on Form 8K (the "Original 8-K") announcing the appointment of Stanley W. Connally, Jr. as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2025. The Company is filing this Amendment No. 1 to the Original 8-K to provide information regarding material changes to Mr. Connally's compensation arrangements, which had not been determined at the time of the filing of the Original 8-K. On February 5, 2025, the Compensation and Talent Development Committee of the Company's Board of Directors approved compensation arrangements for Mr. Connally in his new role. Effective March 1, 2025, Mr. Connally's base salary will be $870,000 per year. His annual incentive compensation target is 90% of base salary and his long-term equity incentive compensation target is 265% of base salary. 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 hereunto duly authorized. Date: February 11, 2025 THE SOUTHERN COMPANY By /s/Melissa K. Caen Melissa K. Caen Assistant Secretary 2

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