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title: "Southern Company BDR ratio shifts to 1:8 in mandatory stock split"
type: "News"
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description: "Southern Company announced a mandatory 8-for-1 BDR stock split. The ratio shifts from 1:1 to 1:8, effective at the open on August 24, 2026. Holders of record on August 21, 2026, will receive seven additional BDRs for each held. BDRs will trade ex-split in Brazil on August 24, with new credits issued on August 26. Fractional entitlements will be paid in cash, subject to income tax deductions."
datetime: "2026-07-22T16:10:08.000Z"
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# Southern Company BDR ratio shifts to 1:8 in mandatory stock split

-   Southern Company BDR program ratio to shift to 1:8 from 1:1, effective at the open on 24/08/2026. \* Mandatory 8-for-1 BDR stock split: holders on 21/08/2026 receive 7 additional BDRs per BDR. \* BDRs trade ex-split in Brazil on 24/08/2026; new BDRs credited on 26/08/2026. \* Fractional entitlements will be paid in cash, subject to income tax deductions. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Southern Company published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 22, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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