Southern Investment Plan

The Southern Investment Plan provides a convenient way to purchase shares of Southern Company common stock. Key features of the Plan include:

• $250 minimum initial investment with a one time enrollment fee of $10 for new investors
• Annual investment maximum of $300,000
• No costs to purchase shares
• Ability to invest additional amounts - $25 minimum
• Purchases with cash investments on the 10th and 25th of each month
• Investment through direct debit of bank accounts
• Dividend reinvestment
• Sales of Plan shares

What To Do

1. Carefully read the Southern Investment Plan Prospectus before making any investment decision to purchase Southern Company common stock through the Plan.
2. If you decide to invest:
   • New Investors: If not a registered owner of Southern Company common stock, you may enroll in the Plan by completing a New Investor Enrollment Form and returning it to Stockholder Services with a check for $250 or more up to an annual maximum of $300,000. This enables you to purchase initial shares of stock. There is a one-time enrollment fee of $10.00.
   • Current Stockholders: If you currently own shares of Southern Company common stock in registered form, you may enroll in the Plan by completing a Current Shareholder of Record Enrollment Form. This enables you to purchase additional shares of stock as often as twice per month in an amount not less than $25. Your combined investment may not exceed $300,000 in any one calendar year. There are no fees for these investments.
3. Download the enrollment form.
4. Complete the form, sign it, attach your check and mail to:

   Stockholder Services
   P.O Box 54250
   Atlanta, GA 30308-0250