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SOUTHERN CO 8-K/A

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Southern Company Appoints John M. Turner Jr. to Board Committees

What Happened
The Southern Company (SO) filed Amendment No. 1 to a Form 8-K reporting that on February 16, 2026 the Board of Directors appointed John M. Turner, Jr. to the Finance Committee and the Operations, Environmental and Safety Committee. Mr. Turner had been elected to the Board previously (Original 8-K filed July 23, 2025) but committee assignments were not set at that time. The amendment was filed on February 17, 2026.

Key Details

  • Amendment No. 1 to the Original Form 8-K (Original filed July 23, 2025) reports the committee appointments.
  • Appointment effective date: February 16, 2026.
  • Committees assigned: Finance Committee; Operations, Environmental and Safety Committee.
  • Report signed by Melissa K. Caen, Assistant Secretary, filed February 17, 2026.

Why It Matters
Committee assignments define a director’s oversight responsibilities—Finance Committee involvement relates to financial oversight and risk, while the Operations, Environmental and Safety Committee oversees operational performance and regulatory/compliance matters important to a utility. This filing is a governance update for investors; it does not report changes to executive officers or company financials.