Southern Company announces quarterly dividend

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Southern Company announces regular quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share

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• The announcement of a regular quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share could positively affect the stock price. Shareholders can expect to receive the dividend on December 6, 2023, if they are recorded as shareholders as of November 20, 2023.

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ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable December 6, 2023 to shareholders of record as of November 20, 2023.

Every quarter for more than 70 consecutive years, Southern Company has paid a dividend to its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous quarter.

About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy distribution company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, The Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

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FAQ

What is the dividend per share announced by Southern Company?

Southern Company has announced a regular quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share.

When will the dividend be payable to shareholders?

The dividend will be payable on December 6, 2023.

What is the record date for shareholders to be eligible for the dividend?

Shareholders must be recorded as shareholders as of November 20, 2023, to be eligible for the dividend.