Southern Company tightens bylaw requirements for shareholder special meeting requests
SO•Southern Company amended its bylaws effective October 20, 2026, tightening requirements for special meeting requests and director nominations. Notices for business or nominations at the 2027 annual meeting must arrive between January 13 and February 12, 2027.
1. Bylaw changes
Shareholders requesting special meetings must hold the required ownership stake on a net long basis for at least one year. Requests are barred from 90 calendar days before through 90 calendar days after the prior annual meeting’s first anniversary. Director nominations will be disregarded if the nominating shareholder does not comply with universal proxy rules.
