On November 17, 2022, Mark Crosswhite, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Alabama Power Company (“Alabama Power”) and a named executive officer of The Southern Company (“Southern Company”), notified Alabama Power of his intention to retire. The effective date of the retirement is expected to be December 31, 2022. In connection with his retirement, Mr. Crosswhite and Southern Company Services Inc. (“SCS”) expect to enter into a retirement and consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”).

Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Crosswhite is expected to serve as a consultant to Alabama Power from December 31, 2022 to June 30, 2023.