Kim Matthew M. 4

What Happened Matthew M. Kim, Comptroller of Southern Co (SO), sold 100 shares in an open-market transaction on July 1, 2026. The shares were disposed at $95.77 per share for a total proceeds of approximately $9,577. This was a sale (not a purchase or option exercise).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-07-01; Price: $95.77 per share; Total value: ~$9,577
• Transaction type: Sale (open market) — reporting code S
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided summary; see the filed Form 4 for the "owned following reported transaction" figure
• Footnotes/plan: No 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or other footnotes indicated in the summary provided
• Filing timeliness: Reported on 2026-07-02 (filed promptly after the July 1 transaction)

Context Insider sales are common and can reflect routine needs (diversification, taxes, personal liquidity) rather than a negative view of the company. For retail investors, purchases tend to be more informative about insider confidence; this single-sale transaction should be viewed as a routine disposition unless accompanied by other patterns or disclosures. For full details, review the Form 4 filing (Accession: 0001193125-26-294114).