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SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida and operates in the commercial banking industry. Its news flow reflects activities across consumer and commercial banking, mortgage services, wealth management and correspondent banking, as well as corporate governance and capital management developments.
News updates for SouthState often include quarterly earnings announcements and related conference call details. Through press releases and Form 8-K filings, the company reports financial results for each quarter, highlighting net interest income, noninterest income, loan and deposit trends, capital ratios and dividend declarations. Investors can follow these updates to track measures such as return on average assets, return on average common equity, and efficiency ratios, including adjusted non-GAAP metrics.
Company news also covers strategic and operational developments. SouthState has reported on the acquisition and integration of Independent Bank Group, Inc., the expansion of its footprint into new markets such as Tennessee, and the hiring of experienced bankers across its nine-state region. Additional releases describe initiatives like expanded instant payments capabilities for Treasury customers using The Clearing House’s Real-Time Payments network and the Federal Reserve’s FedNow service.
Governance and corporate structure changes appear in SouthState’s news as well. Examples include the appointment of new board members and the redomicile from South Carolina to Florida through a merger into SouthState Bank Corporation, with the stock continuing to trade under the SSB ticker. By reviewing the SSB news feed, readers can see how the company communicates financial performance, geographic expansion, technology initiatives and board-level decisions that shape its regional banking franchise.
Cantor Fitzgerald and Silverstein Properties have partnered with Turnbull Development for a new mixed-use development in Summerville, SC. The project, located in a qualified opportunity zone, includes 365 multifamily units and a 40,000-square-foot medical office building. The venture secured $54 million in construction financing from SouthState Bank. Construction is set to begin in July 2024, with the development offering amenities like a grocery store, retail spaces, a micro-hospital, a pickleball court, and a dog park. The project aims to foster a community-oriented environment, providing convenient access to jobs, public services, and recreational activities, while supporting the region's growth and demand for walkable communities.
SouthState Bank has announced the addition of seven new bankers to its expanding Georgia market. The Atlanta team gains three commercial bankers: Michel Odermatt, formerly with AIG Investments; John Jordan, previously at Truist; and Will Peter from Regions. Two premier private bankers, Dudley Stephens and Matt White, also join the Atlanta team. In Augusta, Chan O'Dell and Jason Thornton bring their extensive banking experience to the commercial relationship management team. This strategic move aims to bolster SouthState's market presence and enhance client services.
SouthState (NYSE: SSB) announced its agreement to acquire Texas-based Independent Bank Group (NASDAQ: IBTX) in an all-stock transaction valued at $2 billion. Independent Bank Group has $18.9 billion in assets, $15.7 billion in deposits, and $14.6 billion in loans. The merger will create a combined company with $65 billion in assets, $55 billion in deposits, and $48 billion in loans. Independent Bank Group shareholders will receive 0.60 shares of SouthState for each share of Independent Bank Group. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close by Q1 2025, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
SouthState Bank announced the retirement of Doug Williams, president of the Atlanta Banking Group, and the appointment of BJ Green and Chris Kamienski as his successors. Williams, after a 44-year career with SouthState, played a significant role in the Atlantic Capital merger. Green, with extensive commercial banking experience, will lead the Atlanta group, while Kamienski, a seasoned leader at SouthState, will oversee Commercial Banking and Consumer Banking. The company, traded as SouthState (NYSE: SSB), aims for growth in the region under new leadership.
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