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Loan & DebtAug 3, 2026, 06:57 AM

Southern Co. Announces $2.15B Convertible Senior Notes Offering

AI Summary

Southern Company announced proposed private offerings of $650 million in convertible senior notes due 2027 and $1.5 billion in convertible senior notes due 2029, totaling $2.15 billion. The company also expects to grant initial purchasers options to buy an additional $322.5 million in notes. Proceeds from these offerings are intended to repurchase existing convertible notes and repay outstanding short-term debt.

Key Highlights

  • Proposed offering of $650 million aggregate principal amount of 2027 Convertible Senior Notes.
  • Proposed offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 2029 Convertible Senior Notes.
  • Total proposed offering of $2.15 billion in convertible senior notes.
  • Initial purchasers granted options for an additional $97.5 million (2027) and $225 million (2029) in notes.
  • Proceeds to be used to repurchase existing Series 2024A and Series 2025A Convertible Notes.
  • Remaining proceeds to repay outstanding short-term debt and for general corporate purposes.