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Southern California Gas (SOCGM) halts 6% preferred stock reporting

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SOCGM filed a Form 15 to terminate registration of its 6% Preferred Stock, $25 par value and 6% Preferred Stock, Series A, $25 par value under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act, relying on Rule 12g-4(a)(1). The company reports 0 holders of record for each preferred series as of the certification date, which supports suspending related periodic reporting obligations for these securities.

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Holders of record, 6% Preferred Stock 0 Approximate number of holders of record as of the certification or notice date
Holders of record, 6% Preferred Stock, Series A 0 Approximate number of holders of record as of the certification or notice date
Par value per preferred share $25 Par value of both 6% Preferred Stock and 6% Preferred Stock, Series A
Form 15 regulatory
"FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION"
A Form 15 is a short filing a public company uses with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to stop or pause its routine public reporting requirements when it meets certain legal thresholds (such as a low number of public shareholders) or other qualifying conditions. Investors should care because filing one typically means less public financial information and lower trading liquidity—similar to a shop taking down its public notice board, making it harder to track performance and buy or sell shares.
Rule 12g-4(a)(1) regulatory
"Please place an X in the box(es) to designate Rule 12g-4(a)(1)"
holders of record financial
"Approximate number of holders of record as of the certification"
Names listed on a company’s official register at a specific cut-off date who are legally entitled to receive dividends, vote on corporate matters, or participate in other shareholder actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: only those on the list at the snapshot time get the invitation or benefits, so investors watch the record date to know whether they will receive payouts or voting rights for a given corporate action.
Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory
"TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES"

FAQ

What does SOCGM’s Form 15 filing do for its 6% Preferred Stock?

SOCGM’s Form 15 filing terminates registration of its 6% Preferred Stock and suspends related reporting duties. The company relies on Rule 12g-4(a)(1) and reports 0 holders of record for this preferred stock as of the certification date.

Which SOCGM securities are covered by this Form 15?

The Form 15 covers SOCGM’s 6% Preferred Stock, $25 par value and 6% Preferred Stock, Series A, $25 par value. Both classes are included in the termination of registration and related reporting obligations under the Exchange Act.

Under which rule is SOCGM terminating registration of these preferred shares?

SOCGM is relying on Rule 12g-4(a)(1) to terminate registration of its preferred shares. This rule allows termination when an issuer meets specific holder-of-record thresholds, and SOCGM reports 0 holders of record for each covered preferred series.

How many SOCGM preferred stockholders of record remain as of the Form 15 date?

SOCGM reports 0 holders of record for its 6% Preferred Stock and 0 holders of record for its 6% Preferred Stock, Series A. These figures are as of the Form 15 certification or notice date and support ending registration.

Does SOCGM’s Form 15 affect all of its reporting obligations?

The Form 15 applies specifically to the 6% Preferred Stock and 6% Preferred Stock, Series A. It terminates registration and suspends report-filing duties for these securities; other classes with remaining reporting duties are listed separately in the form.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 
FORM 15 
CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION
12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE
REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
Commission File Number001-01402
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
555 West 5th Street
Los Angeles, California 90013
(213) 244-1200
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
6% Preferred Stock, $25 par value
6% Preferred Stock, Series A, $25 par value
(Title of each class of securities covered by this Form)
2.950% Senior Notes due 2027
5.670% Medium-Term Notes due 2028
5.750% First Mortgage Bonds, Series KK, due 2035
5.125% First Mortgage Bonds, Series MM, due 2040
3.750% First Mortgage Bonds, Series NN, due 2042
4.450% First Mortgage Bonds, Series OO, due 2044
4.125% First Mortgage Bonds, Series UU, due 2048
4.300% First Mortgage Bonds, Series VV, due 2049
3.950% First Mortgage Bonds, Series WW, due 2050
2.550% First Mortgage Bonds, Series XX, due 2030
6.350% First Mortgage Bonds, Series YY, due 2052
5.200% First Mortgage Bonds, Series ZZ, due 2033
5.750% First Mortgage Bonds, Series AAA, due 2053
5.600% First Mortgage Bonds, Series BBB, due 2054
5.050% First Mortgage Bonds, Series CCC, due 2034
5.450% First Mortgage Bonds, Series DDD, due 2035
6.000% First Mortgage Bonds, Series EEE, due 2055
5.900% First Mortgage Bonds, Series FFF, due 2056
(Titles of all other classes of securities for which a duty to file reports under section 13(a) or 15(d) remains)
Please place an X in the box(es) to designate the appropriate rule provision(s) relied upon to terminate or suspend the duty to file reports:
Rule 12g-4(a)(1)x
Rule 12g-4(a)(2)
Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(i)
Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(ii)
Rule 15d-6
Rule 15d-22(b)
 



Approximate number of holders of record as of the certification or notice date:
 
6% Preferred Stock, $25 par value (the “Preferred Stock”): 0*
6% Preferred Stock, Series A, $25 par value (the “Series A Preferred Stock”): 0*
 
* Explanatory Note: On August 17, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), Southern California Gas Company (the “Company”) filed with the Secretary of State of the State of California an amendment and restatement of its Restated Articles of Incorporation that was approved by shareholders at the special meeting of the Company’s shareholders on August 6, 2026 (the “Amended Charter”). Pursuant to the Amended Charter, each share of the Preferred Stock and the Series A Preferred Stock was automatically retired in exchange for a cash payment of $31.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends thereon to but excluding the Effective Date, and the authorized number of shares of the Preferred Stock and the Series A Preferred Stock was reduced to zero. As of the close of business on the Effective Date, there are no outstanding shares of the Preferred Stock or the Series A Preferred Stock.
 



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Southern California Gas Company has caused this certification/notice to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized person.
 
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
Date:August 18, 2026By:/s/ Elvia Lima Ortiz
Name:Elvia Lima Ortiz
Title:Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer