ATLANTA, July 18,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced
a regular quarterly dividend of 68
cents per share on the company's common stock, payable
Sept. 6, 2022, to shareholders of
record as of Aug. 15, 2022.
For more than 70 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 company serving 9 million customers through its
subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and
affordable energy through electric operating companies in three
states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a
competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across
America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a
fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern
Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high
reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For
more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and
developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including
carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural
gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through
an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon
future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the
customized energy solutions our customers and communities require
to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we
put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do
and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate
culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally.
Southern Company was named the No. 2 Best Large Employer in America
in Forbes magazine's 2022 rankings. Additional accolades have been
received from the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine,
DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Fortune's "World's Most Admired
Companies" list, and the Women's Choice Award, to name a few. To
learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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