Southern Co Files 8-K on Security Holder Vote
Ticker: SOJF · Form: 8-K · Filed: May 24, 2024 · CIK: 92122
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Southern Co (SOJF) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | May 24, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $5 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, voting
Related Tickers: SO
TL;DR
SO filed an 8-K for a security holder vote - details to come.
AI Summary
On May 22, 2024, The Southern Company filed an 8-K report detailing the submission of matters to a vote of security holders. The filing does not disclose specific details about the matters to be voted on or any associated financial implications.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates a procedural step where security holders will vote on certain matters, which could potentially impact corporate governance or future strategic decisions for The Southern Company.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is procedural and does not contain information that immediately suggests a significant change in risk for the company.
Key Players & Entities
- The Southern Company (company) — Registrant
- May 22, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, N.W. (address) — Business Address
- Atlanta, Georgia (location) — City and State
- 30308 (zip_code) — Business Address Zip Code
- 404-506-5000 (phone_number) — Business Phone Number
FAQ
What specific matters are being submitted for a vote of security holders?
The filing does not specify the exact matters to be voted on, only that such matters are being submitted.
When is the date of the security holder vote?
The filing reports the date of the earliest event as May 22, 2024, but does not specify the date of the actual vote.
Has The Southern Company's address or state of incorporation changed?
No, the filing states that the name and address of the registrant have not changed.
What is the Commission File Number for this filing?
The Commission File Number is 1-3526.
What is the IRS Employer Identification Number for The Southern Company?
The IRS Employer Identification Number is 58-0690070.
Filing Stats: 818 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 7.9 · Accepted 2024-05-24 16:06:43
Key Financial Figures
- $5 — outhern Company Common Stock, par value $5 per share SO New York Stock Exchange T
Filing Documents
- so-20240522.htm (8-K) — 88KB
- 0000092122-24-000068.txt ( ) — 273KB
- so-20240522.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
- so-20240522_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 17KB
- so-20240522_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 32KB
- so-20240522_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 18KB
- so-20240522_htm.xml (XML) — 6KB
07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. The Southern Company (the "Company") held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 22, 2024. Stockholders voted as follows on the six matters presented for a vote: 1. The nominees for election to the Board of Directors were elected based on the following votes: Nominees Votes For % Votes Cast For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Janaki Akella 731,040,969 99.07% 6,841,011 2,039,166 186,759,054 Henry A. Clark III 723,606,168 98.06% 14,343,537 1,971,441 186,759,054 Shantella E. Cooper 731,697,138 99.17% 6,150,018 2,073,990 186,759,054 Anthony F. Earley, Jr. 717,832,054 97.28% 20,085,444 2,003,648 186,759,054 David J. Grain 723,479,120 98.05% 14,367,810 2,074,216 186,759,054 Donald M. James 718,973,272 97.44% 18,900,774 2,047,100 186,759,054 John D. Johns 722,941,428 97.98% 14,915,300 2,064,418 186,759,054 Dale E. Klein 706,851,764 95.79% 31,054,242 2,015,140 186,759,054 David E. Meador 734,028,974 99.48% 3,857,229 2,034,943 186,759,054 William G. Smith, Jr. 712,368,231 96.53% 25,586,759 1,966,156 186,759,054 Kristine L. Svinicki 732,904,582 99.31% 5,123,755 1,892,809 186,759,054 Lizanne Thomas 732,142,472 99.21% 5,850,115 1,928,559 186,759,054 Christopher C. Womack 702,701,551 95.24% 35,124,671 2,094,924 186,759,054 2. The proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's named executive officers' compensation was approved based upon the following votes: Votes For % Votes Cast For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 700,547,473 95.28 % 34,729,984 4,643,689 186,759,054 3. The proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2024 was approved based upon the following votes: Votes For % Votes Cast For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 900,044,068 97.37 % 24,295,025 2,341,107 N/A 4. The proposal to approve an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorpora
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES 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 24, 2024 THE SOUTHERN COMPANY By /s/Melissa K. Caen Melissa K. Caen Assistant Secretary 3