Summary
This Form 8-K filing from The Southern Company, dated March 10, 2003, primarily serves to disclose that the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have furnished personal certifications to the SEC. These certifications are mandated by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, requiring corporate officers to attest to the accuracy of their company's financial reports. Investors should note that this filing is being furnished under Regulation FD and is not being filed in a manner that would subject it to Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the information is for disclosure purposes and is not considered legally "filed" for liability under that section. The core of this report is the compliance with the new Sarbanes-Oxley certification requirements, indicating the company's adherence to enhanced corporate governance and financial reporting standards implemented after the corporate scandals of the early 2000s.
Key Highlights
- 1The Southern Company filed a Form 8-K on March 10, 2003.
- 2The filing is primarily related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX).
- 3The CEO and CFO of The Southern Company have furnished personal certifications to the SEC.
- 4These certifications are pursuant to Section 906 of SOX, relating to financial reporting accuracy.
- 5The information is being furnished under Regulation FD, not filed for Section 18 liability.
- 6The certifications are attached as Exhibits 99.01 and 99.02.