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Southern Company

Gulf Power is a U.S. investor-owned electric utility with all of its common stock owned by Atlanta-based Southern Company. Gulf Power Company is headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, and has a service territory that spans 7,550 square miles (19,600 km2) in 10 counties and 71 towns in northwest Florida. Gulf Power has approximately 428,000 customers in Florida.

Gulf Power

The Southern Co is a holding company, which engages in the generation and sale of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Traditional Electric Operating Companies, Southern Power, and Southern Company Gas. The Traditional Electric Operating Companies segment refers to vertically integrated utilities that own generation, transmission and distribution facilities, and supplies electric services in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. The Southern Power segment constructs, acquires, owns, and manages generation assets such as renewable energy projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market. The Southern Company Gas segment distributes natural gas through natural gas distribution facilities in the states of Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, Tennessee, and Maryland. The company was founded on November 9, 1945, and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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Southern Company surpasses 2022 targets, faces Vogtle project delays

Southern Company excelled in 2022 with strong financial performance and operational achievements.
Challenges include project delays, lower industrial sales, and credit metric impacts.
Opportunities lie in cost benefits from lower gas prices, management continuity, and credit agency actions.
Strategic investments in clean energy and a focus on long-term EPS growth support future prospects.

Southern Company reports Q1 earnings dip, Vogtle progress on track

Southern Company's Q1 2023 performance reflects mixed results with challenges in industrial sales offset by growth in retail and positive dividend news.
The company remains focused on Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 progress, aiming for operational milestones and financial stability post-completion.
While facing financial guidance adjustments and Unit 4 timeline uncertainties, Southern Company is optimistic about future growth opportunities and cost efficiencies.
Confidence in achieving a competitive risk-adjusted return and industry leadership underscores the company's strategic vision and commitment to shareholder value.

Southern Company surpasses Q2 earnings estimates, eyes dividend growth

Southern Company's Q2 2023 performance exceeded expectations, driven by favorable weather conditions and successful project milestones at Plant Vogtle.
The company's strengths lie in its commitment to reliability, customer-centricity, and potential dividend growth, supported by strategic capital investments.
Challenges include lower industrial sales, meeting operational timelines, and balancing cost management with growth initiatives.
Opportunities in renewable energy, Georgia's economic development, and technology advancements position Southern Company for sustainable growth and value creation.

Southern Company reports strong Q3 earnings, eyes sustainability and energy innovation

Southern Company's Q3 2023 Earnings Call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and a focus on sustainability. Despite challenges with pending litigation and regulatory uncertainties, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in energy innovation and potential dividend growth. By actively exploring green hydrogen and expanding its carbon-free generating capacity, Southern Company demonstrates a commitment to long-term sustainability and growth.

Southern Company excels in 2023, faces rate growth challenges

Southern Company's strong financial performance in 2023, coupled with key achievements and customer recognition, positions it well for growth. While facing challenges in rate base growth trajectory and debt funding, opportunities in EPS growth and rate decreases offer potential. Managing load growth impact and uncertainties in Georgia PSC elections are key focus areas for the company.

Southern Company excels in Q1 2024, eyes growth amid challenges

Southern Company's Q1 2024 showcased strong financial performance, marked by increased EPS, dividend growth, and successful commercial operation of Plant Vogtle Unit 4. The company benefits from a robust retail sales increase, a strong labor market, and a strategic focus on future growth opportunities. However, challenges around regulations, nuclear energy adoption, and data center impacts require careful navigation.

Southern Company excels in Q2, eyes growth amid challenges

Southern Company's Q2 2024 performance reflects strong financial results and operational achievements, positioning the company for future growth.
With a focus on execution, customer value, and community support, Southern Company is well-positioned to capitalize on market opportunities.
Challenges in maintaining growth momentum and operational efficiency require strategic planning and proactive risk management.
Overall, Southern Company's performance, strengths, and opportunities indicate a positive outlook for continued success and value creation.

Southern Company reports resilient Q3 earnings amidst Hurricane Helene impact

Southern Company's Q3 performance reflects resilience and growth, despite challenges posed by Hurricane Helene's significant costs.
The company's strategic strengths lie in its financial stability, disciplined growth approach, and commitment to customer service.
While facing challenges from severe weather events, Southern Company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities for future growth and market expansion.
Overall, Southern Company's Q3 earnings call highlights a balanced focus on financial performance, operational resilience, and strategic growth initiatives.

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Southern Company's (SO) Vogtle units are an essential part of its commitment to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to its customers.

Southern's (SO) Vogtle 3 & 4 Achieve Power Generation Milestone

ATLANTA , April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia residents and businesses have a convenient and responsible way to recycle their unwanted electronics this coming Earth Day. Georgia Natural Gas (GNG), Georgia's leading natural gas provider, is partnering with Lenox Square and eWaste ePlanet, an R2.v3 certified electronics recycling and data destruction provider, to host an electronic recycling event in the dining pavilion parking lot at Lenox Square Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m.

Georgia Natural Gas® and Lenox Square Host Annual Earth Day Electronics Recycling Event

Unit 3 successfully generates electricity, connects to grid for the first time Unit 4 Hot Functional Testing began last month ATLANTA , April 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today it has achieved another important milestone for the new nuclear units under construction at its Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Ga. The generator at Vogtle Unit 3 has generated electricity for the first time, and the unit has successfully synchronized and connected to the electric grid.

Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear units take significant steps toward operations

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Dividend investors seeking to optimize income from their investments should look at ex-dividend dates and time their purchases accordingly. The question is, how? Analyzing historical performance for one of my core energy stocks, the Southern Company, I'll compare total returns around the previous 88 individual ex-dividend dates across three strategies.

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The Southern Company's (SO) renewable natural gas pilot program has been approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

Southern (SO) Introduces RNG Program for Sustainable Future

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. , March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama Power offers two incentives for residential customers who own or are considering purchasing an electric vehicle to save money when they charge their vehicle at home.

Alabama Power offers customers two incentives to support electric vehicle adoption

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. , March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A five-year pilot from Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) aims to encourage the development of renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities within the VNG service territory.

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Last series of major tests underway for Unit 4 ahead of initial fuel load ATLANTA , March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today announced that hot functional testing has begun for Vogtle Unit 4. Hot functional testing marks the last series of major tests underway for the new nuclear unit ahead of initial fuel load.

Vogtle Unit 4 begins Hot Functional Testing

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Southern Company is transitioning its portfolio into one that is carbon-neutral. Although they vary seasonally, the company has growing revenues and improving margins.

Southern Company Is Preparing For Our Future

Northwest suburb becomes 14th community in the region to adopt the place-based, resident-led investment model ELGIN, Ill. , March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Way of Metro Chicago, in collaboration with founding supporter Nicor Gas Foundation and lead partner agency Alignment Collaborative for Education, has announced the expansion of its Neighborhood Network Initiative in Elgin.

United Way of Metro Chicago Launches Neighborhood Network in Elgin with Leadership Gift from Nicor Gas Foundation

ATLANTA , March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Linc, the wireless subsidiary of Southern Company (SO) has named Rich Wiltfang of Brunswick, Georgia, the 2022 Dealer of the Year. Wiltfang was the top sales generator of Southern Linc's independent dealer network.

Southern Linc names Rich Wiltfang 2022 Dealer of the Year

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First nuclear reaction safely initiated marks latest step prior to generation of electricity ATLANTA , March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today announced that Vogtle Unit 3 has safely reached initial criticality. Initial criticality is a key step during the startup testing sequence and demonstrates that -- for the first time -- operators have safely started the nuclear reaction inside the reactor.

Vogtle Unit 3 reaches initial criticality

The Southern Company (SO) guided earnings per share of $3.55-$3.65 for this year and 70 cents for the March quarter.

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ATLANTA , March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company has been named the top utility on Forbes magazine's Best Large Employers in America 2023 rankings. Southern Company ranked nearly 100 places higher than the next peer company listed in the Utilities group by Forbes.

Southern Company again is top-ranked utility on Forbes magazine's Best Large Employers in America list

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ATLANTA , Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company (NYSE: SO) today announced the pricing of $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of its Series 2023A 3.875% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2025 (the "Convertible Notes") in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").  In addition, Southern Company granted the initial purchasers of the Convertible Notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a period of 13 days from, and including, the date the Convertible Notes are first issued, up to an additional $225 million in aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes.

Southern Company announces pricing of $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of Series 2023A 3.875% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2025

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