Southern Co shareholders approve charter amendments, elect all directors at annual meeting

Filed May 15, 2026 · Period ending May 13, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

• medium

  Shareholders approved four charter amendments including authorizing additional common stock (97.39%) and preferred stock issuance (65.07%), with the preferred stock and officer exculpation provisions drawing the most opposition.

  Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders verify on EDGAR →
• low

  All twelve director nominees elected with support ranging from 96.98% to 99.00%, reflecting routine approval levels across the board.

  Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders verify on EDGAR →
• low

  Executive compensation approved on advisory basis with 95.24% support, consistent with typical say-on-pay outcomes.

  Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders verify on EDGAR →