Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
April 07 2017 - 5:03PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section
14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Under Rule
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The Southern Company
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its
Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy
Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)
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*** Exercise
Your
Right
to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for
the
Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 24, 2017.
THE SOUTHERN COMPANY
C/O PROXY SERVICES
P.O. BOX
9112
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
Meeting
Information
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Meeting
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Annual Meeting
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For holders as
of:
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March 27, 2017
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Date:
May 24, 2017
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Time:
10:00 AM
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Location:
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The Lodge Conference Center
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Callaway Gardens
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Highway 18
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Pine Mountain, GA
31822
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You are receiving this communication
because you hold shares in the company named above.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use
this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview
of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet.
You may view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.com
, scan the QR Barcode
on the reverse side, or easily request a paper copy (see reverse
side).
We encourage you to access and review
all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before
voting.
See the
reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting
instructions.
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Before You
Vote
How to Access the Proxy
Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
PROXY
STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
How to
View Online:
Have the information that is
printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
(located on
the following page)
and visit:
www.proxyvote.com,
or scan the QR
Barcode below.
How to
Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you
must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of
the following methods to make your request:
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BY
INTERNET
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www.proxyvote.com
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BY
TELEPHONE
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1-800-579-1639
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BY
E-MAIL*
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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If
requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information
that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔
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(located on
the following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address
will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor.
Please make the request as
instructed above on or before May 10, 2017 to facilitate timely
delivery.
How To
Vote
Please Choose One
of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person:
Many
stockholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to,
the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting.
Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting
attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these
shares.
Vote By
Internet:
Go to
www.proxyvote.com
or from a smart
phone, scan the QR Barcode above. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
(located on
the following page) available and follow the instructions.
Vote By
Mail:
You can vote by mail by requesting a
paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy
card.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR each
nominee in Item 1.
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1.
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ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS:
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1a.
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Juanita Powell Baranco
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1b.
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Jon A. Boscia
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1c.
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Henry A. Clark III
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1d.
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Thomas A.
Fanning
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1e.
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David J.
Grain
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1f.
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Veronica M.
Hagen
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1g.
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Warren A. Hood,
Jr.
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1h.
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Linda P.
Hudson
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1i.
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Donald M.
James
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1j.
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John D.
Johns
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1k.
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Dale E.
Klein
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1l.
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William G. Smith,
Jr.
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1m.
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Steven R.
Specker
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1n.
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Larry D.
Thompson
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1o.
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E. Jenner Wood
III
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR Items
2, 3 and 5 and 1 YEAR on Item 4.
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2.
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APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CERTIFICATE TO REDUCE THE SUPERMAJORITY
VOTE REQUIREMENTS TO A MAJORITY VOTE
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ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
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ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE FREQUENCY
OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
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RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2017
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote AGAINST
Item 6.
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6.
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STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON 2° CELSIUS
SCENARIO REPORT
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