Southern Co Files 8-K Report
Ticker: SOJF · Form: 8-K · Filed: May 3, 2024 · CIK: 92122
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Southern Co (SOJF) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $5, $5.00 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: 8-K, corporate-filing
Related Tickers: SO
TL;DR
Southern Co filed a routine 8-K, no major news.
AI Summary
On May 3, 2024, The Southern Company filed an 8-K report. The filing primarily concerns "Other Events" and does not detail specific transactions or financial figures beyond its standard corporate reporting. The company's address and incorporation details remain unchanged.
Why It Matters
This 8-K filing serves as a routine update for investors and the SEC, confirming no significant changes in the company's reporting structure or address.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a standard corporate disclosure and does not indicate any new risks or material changes.
Key Players & Entities
- The Southern Company (company) — Registrant
- May 3, 2024 (date) — Date of Report
- 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, N.W. (address) — Company Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia (location) — Company Headquarters City and State
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing for The Southern Company?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report "Other Events" and serve as a current report for the period ending May 3, 2024.
Has The Southern Company's corporate information changed since its last report?
No, the filing explicitly states that the name and address of the registrant have not changed since the last report.
What is the Commission File Number for The Southern Company?
The Commission File Number for The Southern Company is 1-3526.
In which state is The Southern Company incorporated?
The Southern Company is incorporated in Delaware.
What is the business phone number listed for The Southern Company?
The business phone number listed for The Southern Company is (404) 506-5000.
Filing Stats: 797 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 8.9 · Accepted 2024-05-03 16:58:26
Key Financial Figures
- $5 — outhern Company Common Stock, par value $5 per share SO New York Stock Exchange T
- $5.00 — , shares of the Company's common stock, $5.00 par value per share (the "Common Stock"
Filing Documents
- so-20240503.htm (8-K) — 38KB
- ex1-4socoatmxconformedequi.htm (EX-1.4) — 873KB
- ex5-1so2024atmtroutmanopin.htm (EX-5.1) — 9KB
- 0000092122-24-000051.txt ( ) — 1246KB
- so-20240503.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
- so-20240503_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 17KB
- so-20240503_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 32KB
- so-20240503_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 18KB
- so-20240503_htm.xml (XML) — 6KB
01. Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events . On May 3, 2024, The Southern Company (the "Company") entered into a Distribution Agreement (the "Agreement") with Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., Truist Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as sales agents (each, a "Sales Agent" and, collectively, the "Sales Agents"), and Barclays Bank PLC, Bank of America, N.A., Citibank, N.A., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mizuho Markets Americas LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, MUFG Securities EMEA plc, Royal Bank of Canada, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Truist Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as forward purchasers (each, a "Forward Purchaser" and, collectively, the "Forward Purchasers"). Under the Agreement, the Company may offer and sell, from time to time, shares of the Company's common stock, $5.00 par value per share (the "Common Stock"), through the Sales Agents. In addition, the Agreement provides that the Company may enter into forward stock purchase transactions with the Forward Purchasers as set forth in a separate letter agreement (each, a "Forward Agreement"), a form of which is attached to the Agreement. In connection with each Forward Agreement, the applicable Forward Purchaser will borrow from third parties and, through a Sales Agent acting as forward seller, sell a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of shares underlying such Forward Agreement to hedge such Forward Agreement. In no event will the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock sold pursuant to the Agreement exceed 50,000,000 shares. All of the shares of Common Stock to be issued and sold under the Agreement were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to the shelf registration statement (Registration No. 33
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits . (d) Exhibits. 1.4 Equity Distribution Agreement dated as of May 3, 2024 among the Company, each Sales Agent and each Forward Purchaser. 5.1 Opinion of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP . 23.1 Consent of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1 above). 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File – The cover page iXBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document. 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 hereunto duly authorized. Date: May 3, 2024 THE SOUTHERN COMPANY By /s/Melissa K. Caen Melissa K. Caen Assistant Secretary 3