SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 19, 2001 ----------------- Southern Energy, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Delaware 001-16107 58-2056305 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer Identification of incorporation) Number) No.) 1155 Perimeter Center West Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30338 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (678) 579-5000 ---------------------- N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release of Southern Energy, Inc. announcing its financial results for the quarter and Year ended December 31, 2000, dated January 19, 2001 99.2 Press release of Southern Energy, Inc. announcing it's new name and branding, dated January 19, 2001 Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure On January 19, 2001 Southern Energy, Inc., issued a press release related to the following: A. Southern Energy, Inc. reporting its financial results for the quarter and Year ended December 31, 2000. B. Southern Energy, Inc. announcing it will become Mirant Corporation. These press releases are being furnished on this Form 8-K pursuant to Regulation FD. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: January 19, 2001 SOUTHERN ENERGY, INC. ` By /s/ James A. Ward ---------------------------------- James A. Ward Senior Vice President, Finance And Accounting (Principal Accounting Officer)