Southern Company amends bylaws to update stockholder nomination requirements and universal proxy rules

SOUTHERN CO

Requires additional information from stockholders nominating directors or submitting proposals.
Implements enforcement mechanics related to SEC universal proxy card rules.
Updates provisions to reflect recent amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law.
Clarifies procedures for meetings, elections, and powers of the presiding person.
Makes ministerial and conforming changes.

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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

SOUTHERN CO: Adopted Amended and Restated By-Laws with changes including stockholder nomination requirements, universal proxy card rules, DGCL updates, and meeting procedures (effective 2022-12-12).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2022-12-12

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On December 12, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Southern Company (the “Company”) approved and adopted, effective immediately, the Company’s Amended and Restated By-Laws (the “Amended and Restated By-Laws”).

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