Form 4: Southern Company Executive Cummiskey Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Christopher Cummiskey, Chairman, President & CEO of Southern Company Services, reports acquisition and disposal of Southern Company common stock related to vesting of performance restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On February 1, 2025, Christopher Cummiskey, Chairman, President & CEO of Southern Company Services, reported transactions involving Southern Company common stock.
  • He acquired 1,659 shares upon the vesting of the second 1/3 of performance restricted stock units granted on February 1, 2023, at a price of $0.
  • 822 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations at a price of $83.95.
  • Following these transactions, Cummiskey directly owns 23,339.4417 shares and indirectly owns 5,662.8945 shares through a 401(k).
  • He also owns 1,537 performance restricted stock units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing detailing stock transactions, and carries a neutral sentiment.

Future Outlook

The remaining 1/3 of the performance restricted stock units will vest in 2026.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of stock transactions by a company executive, which is standard practice for publicly traded companies.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal direct impact on stakeholders, as they are related to executive compensation and tax obligations.

Next Steps

  • The remaining performance restricted stock units are expected to vest in 2026.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2023-02-01Date of grant for performance restricted stock units, one third of which vested on 2025-02-01
2024-12-09Effective date of power of attorney.
2025-02-01Date of stock acquisition and disposal due to vesting of performance restricted stock units and tax withholding.
2026Remaining performance restricted stock units will vest.

Keywords

Southern Company, Christopher Cummiskey, Form 4, Stock Transaction, Performance Restricted Stock Units, Beneficial Ownership, SO

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