ATLANTA, Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern
Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 60
cents per share on the company's common stock, payable on
December 6, 2018 to stockholders of
record on November 19, 2018. This
marks 284 consecutive quarters – more
than 70 years – that Southern Company will have paid a dividend to
its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous
quarter.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is
nationally recognized as a leading energy company, with 46,000
megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of
combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9
million customers through its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2017. We operate nearly 200,000
miles of electric transmission and distribution lines and more than
80,000 miles of natural gas pipeline as of December 31, 2017. The company provides clean,
safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating
companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in
four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale
customers in 11 states across America and a nationally recognized
provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics
and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for
excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices
that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading
commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are
creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. We
are building the future of energy by developing the full portfolio
of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon
capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency
and storage technology. Southern Company has been named by the U.S.
Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military
employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity and
the No. 1 Company for Progress by DiversityInc and designated as
one of America's Best Employers by Forbes magazine. Visit our
website at www.southerncompany.com.
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