Edgar Filing: SOUTHERN CO

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 25, 2016.

THE SOUTHERN COMPANY

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P.O. BOX 9112
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735

Meeting Information
Meeting Type:	Annual Meeting
For holders as of:	March 28, 2016
Date: May 25, 2016	Time: 10:00 AM ET

Location:	The Lodge Conference Center
	Callaway Gardens
	Highway 18
	Pine Mountain, GA 31822

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PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT

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Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR each nominee in Item 1.

1.	ELECTION OF DIRECTORS:

	1a.	Juanita Powell Baranco

	1b.	Jon A. Boscia

	1c.	Henry A. Clark III

	1d.	Thomas A. Fanning

	1e.	David J. Grain

	1f.	Veronica M. Hagen

	1g.	Warren A. Hood, Jr.

	1h.	Linda P. Hudson

	1i.	Donald M. James

	1j.	John D. Johns

	1k.	Dale E. Klein

	1l.	William G. Smith, Jr.

	1m.	Steven R. Specker

	1n.	Larry D. Thompson

	1o.	E. Jenner Wood III

The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

2.	APPROVAL OF A BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT PROXY ACCESS

3.	APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE TO REDUCE THE SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS TO A MAJORITY VOTE

4.	APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE TO ELIMINATE THE “FAIR PRICE” ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISION

5.	APPROVAL OF A BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE BOARD TO MAKE CERTAIN FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS WITHOUT STOCKHOLDER RATIFICATION

6.	ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

7.	APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS FOR QUALIFIED PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION UNDER THE OMNIBUS PLAN

8.	RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016

The Board of Directors recommends a vote AGAINST Items 9 and 10.

9.	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON 2° CELSIUS SCENARIO REPORT

10.	STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON STRANDED COAL ASSETS REPORT