What is the main purpose of this amended 10-Q filing?

The primary purpose of this Amendment No. 1 to the 10-Q filing is to provide the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (Statements of Income, Cash Flows, Balance Sheets, and Comprehensive Income) in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) format as required by the SEC. No new financial information or operational updates are being introduced in this amendment.

Does this filing change Southern Company's financial performance for the quarter ending June 30, 2009?

No, this filing is purely a technical amendment to provide previously reported financial information in an XBRL format. The financial results and disclosures within the original Form 10-Q filed on August 6, 2009, remain unchanged.

What does it mean that Southern Company is a 'large accelerated filer'?

Being a large accelerated filer means Southern Company meets specific criteria, including a public float of $700 million or more, being subject to SEC reporting requirements for at least 12 calendar months, and having filed at least one annual report. This designation signifies that the company is a substantial entity with a proven track record of compliance with SEC regulations.

Are there any new financial obligations or debt issuances mentioned in this amendment?

This specific amendment does not detail new financial obligations or debt issuances. It focuses on presenting existing financial data in an XBRL format. While Exhibit 6 lists a Fourth Supplemental Indenture for Senior Notes dated May 19, 2009, this information pertains to a previously executed event and is not new to this filing's amendment.

SOUTHERN CO 10-Q Quarterly Report Q2 FY2009

Summary

Southern Company's amended 10-Q filing for the period ending June 30, 2009, primarily serves to provide XBRL-formatted financial data. This amendment does not introduce new financial results or operational changes but rather makes the previously filed financial statements (Statements of Income, Cash Flows, Balance Sheets, and Comprehensive Income) available in an interactive data format. Investors should note that this filing focuses on the technical presentation of data rather than substantive financial updates for the quarter. The company confirms its status as a large accelerated filer, indicating significant market capitalization and compliance history.

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Beta

Revenue

$3.88B

Net Income

$494.81M

0.1% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.60

Total Assets

$50.42B

Cash & Equivalents

$781.84M

Free Cash Flow

-$838.26M

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Beta

Revenue	$3.88B
Operating Expenses	$3.00B
Operating Income	$886.00M
Net Income	$494.81M
EPS (Basic)	$0.61
EPS (Diluted)	$0.60
Shares Outstanding (Basic)	790.75M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)	792.07M

Key Highlights

1This filing is an Amendment No. 1 to the Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2009, primarily for the submission of XBRL-formatted financial data (Exhibit 101).
2No changes were made to the financial statements or other portions of the original Form 10-Q filed on August 6, 2009.
3The amendment includes the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, Cash Flows, Balance Sheets, and Comprehensive Income in eXtensible Business Reporting Language.
4Southern Company is a large accelerated filer, indicating a substantial market capitalization and adherence to rigorous SEC reporting standards.
5The filing confirms the company has submitted all required reports for the preceding 12 months and has been subject to such requirements for the past 90 days.
6The company has also electronically submitted and posted Interactive Data Files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T for the preceding 12 months.
7Key executives, including the CEO and CFO, have provided Section 302 and Section 906 certifications, affirming the accuracy of the financial reporting.

SOUTHERN CO Quarterly Report (Amendment) for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2009

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