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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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Enrollment in latest customer assistance initiative open through November 30 ATLANTA , Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today its latest initiative to support customers as Georgia continues to recover and rebuild following Hurricane Helene – flexible Installment Payment Plans that allow customers to pay their current account balance over multiple months. The company previously announced efforts to extend and expand customer assistance options following the historic hurricane, with disconnections suspended, eligible late fees waived, and collection activities paused for residential and business customers through December 15, 2024.

Georgia Power offers Installment Payment Plans for customers following Hurricane Helene

Southern Co. (SO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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ATLANTA , Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 72 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable December 6, 2024, to shareholders of record as of November 18, 2024. Every quarter for 77 consecutive years, Southern Company has paid a dividend to its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous quarter.

Southern Company announces quarterly dividend

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In the latest trading session, Southern Co. (SO) closed at $88.96, marking a +0.79% move from the previous day.

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Company is coordinating with state and local emergency partners in wake of Helene recovery Georgia Power campgrounds at Lakes Oconee and Harding available for evacuees ATLANTA , Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power is monitoring the track of Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico and, with restoration efforts from Hurricane Helene nearly completed, the company is now preparing crews to safely and quickly respond to the latest severe weather threat. While the path of the storm may change in the coming days, current forecasts could bring damaging winds and heavy rain to South Georgia as early as Thursday.

Georgia Power monitoring, prepared to respond to effects of Hurricane Milton in Georgia

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The Southern Company's largest subsidiary, Georgia Power, works rigorously to ensure that electricity is restored to the largest number of customers.

SO's Georgia Power Restores 95% of Power Following Hurricane Helene

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Company continues suspension of disconnections, waives late fees and pauses collection activities for customers through December 15 ATLANTA , Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the devastation from Hurricane Helene became apparent in the days following the historic storm, Georgia Power moved quickly to suspend disconnections as emergency response efforts ramped up. The company announced today that it has further extended and expanded customer assistance programs with disconnections suspended, late fees waived, and overall collection activities paused for residential and business customers through at least December 15, 2024.

Georgia Power extends, expands customer assistance programs following Hurricane Helene

Crews managing final intensive restorative efforts in hardest hit areas and will remain in the field until all customers who can accept power are reconnected ATLANTA , Oct. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has restored power to 1.3 million+ customers following Hurricane Helene – more than 95% of all customers who were impacted by the most destructive hurricane in the company's history. Intensive restoration efforts remain underway to reconnect customers in the hardest hit areas of the state, notably Augusta where 80% of impacted customers had been reconnected as of Saturday morning and work was ongoing to reconnect the approximately 50,000 customers who remained without power.

Power restored to 95%+ of Georgia Power customers impacted by Hurricane Helene

In the latest trading session, Southern Co. (SO) closed at $90.31, marking a -0.43% move from the previous day.

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ATLANTA , Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Power, Southern Company and Southern Company Gas charitable foundations will collectively donate $3 million to aid Hurricane Helene relief efforts. The historic, destructive storm has devastated communities across the Southeast.

Georgia Power, Southern Company and Southern Company Gas charitable foundations donate $3 million for Hurricane Helene Relief

ATLANTA , Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the third quarter of 2024 by 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Southern Company third-quarter earnings to be released October 31

1.2 million+ customers reconnected following most destructive storm in company's history; Intense restoration in hardest-hit areas underway with personnel working around the clock ATLANTA , Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has restored power to more than 1.2 million customers following Hurricane Helene – more than 90% of all customers impacted by the most destructive hurricane in the company's history. Progress is ongoing and the company expects to reach 95% total restoration by this Saturday.

Power restored to 90%+ of Georgia Power customers impacted by Hurricane Helene

In the closing of the recent trading day, Southern Co. (SO) stood at $90.88, denoting a +0.78% change from the preceding trading day.

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Georgia Power has restored power to 1 million+ customers over the last four days; Restoration efforts progressing in hardest hit areas including Valdosta, Savannah and Augusta ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's response to Hurricane Helene – the most destructive hurricane in the company's history – has now grown to 20,000 personnel and continues its work across the state. As of Tuesday afternoon, the company has restored power to over 1 million customers impacted by Hurricane Helene – approximately 80 percent of all customers impacted by the storm.

Georgia Power restores power to 80% of customers impacted by Hurricane Helene across the state

Georgia Power has restored power to 840,000+ customers Hurricane Helene; 15,000+ personnel remain engaged in restoration ATLANTA , Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power continues its deployment of more than 15,000 personnel responding to Hurricane Helene – determined to be the most destructive hurricane in the company's history.

Georgia Power response force converging on hardest hit areas following most destructive hurricane in company's history

Helene marks most destructive hurricane in company's history; restoration efforts fully underway with ~690,000 customers restored ATLANTA , Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene continued Sunday, with the company having restored service to approximately 690,000 customers since the start of the storm.

Georgia Power releases key estimated damage statistics from Hurricane Helene as restoration progress continues

Company posts estimated restoration times for additional communities across the state following the most destructive hurricane in its history ATLANTA , Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As of Saturday evening, Georgia Power has restored power to 520,000+ customers following the devasting impact of Hurricane Helene.

Georgia Power restores power to 520,000+ customers following Hurricane Helene

~540,000 customers remain impacted Saturday morning as crews navigate treacherous conditions to repair damage; potential additional outages possible due to saturated ground and weakened trees  ATLANTA , Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's response to Hurricane Helene continues Saturday as the company marked the start of the first full day of restoration efforts.

Georgia Power restores power to 440,000+ customers following Hurricane Helene

The Southern Company is a regulated utility benefiting from stable returns. However, it is not as dynamic as merchant power producers. Georgia's economic expansion and increasing power demand drive Southern's growth, but regulatory approvals and capital constraints limit the pace of growth. Southern's 3.1% dividend yield is below its historical average, raising scepticism about the sudden improvement in growth expectations.

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14,000+ personnel engaged in response; additional ERTs to be posted as available ATLANTA , Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's response to Hurricane Helene continued through the day Friday with teams working safely and quickly to restore power to more than 250,000 customers since the beginning of the storm.

Hurricane Helene restoration progresses with 250,000+ customers restored; Georgia Power posts estimated restoration times for multiple communities

Southern Company took one nuclear reactor offline and reduced output from another at its Hatch plant in Georgia after Hurricane Helene damaged the region's electrical grid, the company told Reuters on Friday.

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