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[8-K] Ameris Bancorp Reports Material Event

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Ameris Bancorp announced that its board authorized the company to repurchase up to $200 million of its outstanding common stock. The authorization permits purchases through October 31, 2026 and allows transactions in the open market or via negotiated deals, in accordance with applicable securities laws.

The amount and timing of any repurchases will depend on factors such as share acquisition price, regulatory limitations, and broader market and economic conditions. The program does not require the company to repurchase any specific number of shares. A press release announcing the authorization was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Ameris Bancorp ha annunciato che il consiglio di amministrazione ha autorizzato la società a riacquistare fino a 200 milioni di dollari delle proprie azioni ordinarie in circolazione. L'autorizzazione consente acquisti entro 31 ottobre 2026 e permette operazioni sul mercato aperto o tramite contratti negoziati, nel rispetto delle leggi sui titoli applicabili.

L'ammontare e i tempi di eventuali riacquisti dipenderanno da fattori quali il prezzo di acquisizione delle azioni, limitazioni normative e condizioni di mercato ed economiche più ampie. Il programma non impone alla società di riacquistare un numero specifico di azioni. Un comunicato stampa che annuncia l'autorizzazione è stato fornito come Allegato 99.1.

Ameris Bancorp anunció que su junta directiva autorizó a la empresa a recomprar hasta 200 millones de dólares de sus acciones comunes en circulación. La autorización permite compras hasta el 31 de octubre de 2026 y permite transacciones en el mercado abierto o mediante acuerdos negociados, de conformidad con las leyes de valores aplicables.

La cantidad y el momento de cualquier recompra dependerán de factores como el precio de adquisición de las acciones, limitaciones regulatorias y las condiciones más amplias del mercado y de la economía. El programa no exige a la empresa recomprar un número específico de acciones. Un comunicado de prensa que anuncia la autorización se proporcionó como Anexo 99.1.

Ameris Bancorp의 이사회가 회사가 발행 주식 중 남아 있는 보통주를 최대 2억 달러까지 재매입하도록 승인했다고 발표했다. 이 승인은 2026년 10월 31일까지 매입을 허용하며 공개시장 또는 협상거래를 통해 이뤄질 수 있으며 해당 증권법에 따라 시행된다.

재매입의 금액과 시점은 주당 취득가, 규제 제한, 더 넓은 시장 및 경제 상황과 같은 요인에 따라 달라질 것이다. 이 프로그램은 특정 주식 수를 재매입하도록 요구하지 않는다. 승인 발표 보도자료는 Exhibit 99.1로 제공되었다.

Ameris Bancorp a annoncé que son conseil d'administration a autorisé la société à racheter jusqu'à 200 millions de dollars de ses actions ordinaires en circulation. L'autorisation permet des achats jusqu'au 31 octobre 2026 et autorise des transactions sur le marché libre ou via des accords négociés, conformément aux lois sur les valeurs mobilières applicables.

Le montant et le calendrier de tout rachat dépendront de facteurs tels que le prix d'acquisition des actions, les limitations réglementaires et les conditions plus générales du marché et de l'économie. Le programme n'exige pas que la société rachète un nombre spécifique d'actions. Un communiqué de presse annonçant l'autorisation a été fourni comme L'Exhibit 99.1.

Ameris Bancorp gab sein Vorstand hat das Unternehmen ermächtigt, bis zu 200 Millionen Dollar seiner ausstehenden Stammaktien zurückzukaufen. Die Genehmigung erlaubt Käufe bis zum 31. Oktober 2026 und gestattet Transaktionen im Open Market oder über verhandelte Deals, gemäß den geltenden Wertpapiergesetzen.

Der Betrag und der Zeitpunkt jeglicher Rückkäufe hängen von Faktoren wie dem Erwerbspreis der Aktien, regulatorischen Beschränkungen sowie den breiteren Markt- und Wirtschaftsbedingungen ab. Das Programm verpflichtet das Unternehmen nicht, eine bestimmte Anzahl von Aktien zurückzukaufen. Eine Pressemitteilung, die die Genehmigung bekannt gibt, wurde als Exhibit 99.1 bereitgestellt.

Ameris Bancorp أعلنت أن مجلس الإدارة فوض الشركة بإعادة شراء حتى مقدار 200 مليون دولار من أسهمها العادية القائمة. تسمح التفويضات بالشراء حتى 31 أكتوبر 2026 وتتيح المعاملات في السوق المفتوح أو من خلال صفقات تفاوضية، وفقاً لقوانين الأوراق المالية المعمول بها.

سيعتمد المبلغ وتوقيت أي إعادة شراء على عوامل مثل سعر الاستحواذ على الأسهم، والقيود التنظيمية، وظروف السوق والاقتصاد الأوسع. البرنامَج لا يتطلب من الشركة إعادة شراء عدد محدد من الأسهم. تم توفير بيان صحفي يعلن عن التفويض كـ المُلحق 99.1.

Ameris Bancorp宣布其董事会授权公司回购最多2亿美元的流通在外普通股。此授权允许通过2026年10月31日前进行购买,并可通过公开市场或协商交易进行,符合适用的证券法。

任何回购的数量及时机将取决于股票购买价格、监管限制以及更广泛的市场和经济条件等因素。该计划不要求公司回购任何特定数量的股票。宣布授权的新闻稿以Exhibit 99.1形式提供。

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Board authorizes up to $200M buyback; execution depends on pricing and conditions.

Ameris Bancorp received board authorization to repurchase up to $200 million of common stock. Repurchases may occur in the open market or through negotiated transactions and are permitted through October 31, 2026. The authorization itself does not mandate any purchases.

Actual activity will be guided by share acquisition price, regulatory limitations, and market and economic conditions. These factors can influence both the pace and volume of repurchases under the program.

The timeframe runs until October 31, 2026, providing a defined window for potential activity. Any impact will depend on if and when the company executes repurchases under this authorization.

Ameris Bancorp ha annunciato che il consiglio di amministrazione ha autorizzato la società a riacquistare fino a 200 milioni di dollari delle proprie azioni ordinarie in circolazione. L'autorizzazione consente acquisti entro 31 ottobre 2026 e permette operazioni sul mercato aperto o tramite contratti negoziati, nel rispetto delle leggi sui titoli applicabili.

L'ammontare e i tempi di eventuali riacquisti dipenderanno da fattori quali il prezzo di acquisizione delle azioni, limitazioni normative e condizioni di mercato ed economiche più ampie. Il programma non impone alla società di riacquistare un numero specifico di azioni. Un comunicato stampa che annuncia l'autorizzazione è stato fornito come Allegato 99.1.

Ameris Bancorp anunció que su junta directiva autorizó a la empresa a recomprar hasta 200 millones de dólares de sus acciones comunes en circulación. La autorización permite compras hasta el 31 de octubre de 2026 y permite transacciones en el mercado abierto o mediante acuerdos negociados, de conformidad con las leyes de valores aplicables.

La cantidad y el momento de cualquier recompra dependerán de factores como el precio de adquisición de las acciones, limitaciones regulatorias y las condiciones más amplias del mercado y de la economía. El programa no exige a la empresa recomprar un número específico de acciones. Un comunicado de prensa que anuncia la autorización se proporcionó como Anexo 99.1.

Ameris Bancorp의 이사회가 회사가 발행 주식 중 남아 있는 보통주를 최대 2억 달러까지 재매입하도록 승인했다고 발표했다. 이 승인은 2026년 10월 31일까지 매입을 허용하며 공개시장 또는 협상거래를 통해 이뤄질 수 있으며 해당 증권법에 따라 시행된다.

재매입의 금액과 시점은 주당 취득가, 규제 제한, 더 넓은 시장 및 경제 상황과 같은 요인에 따라 달라질 것이다. 이 프로그램은 특정 주식 수를 재매입하도록 요구하지 않는다. 승인 발표 보도자료는 Exhibit 99.1로 제공되었다.

Ameris Bancorp a annoncé que son conseil d'administration a autorisé la société à racheter jusqu'à 200 millions de dollars de ses actions ordinaires en circulation. L'autorisation permet des achats jusqu'au 31 octobre 2026 et autorise des transactions sur le marché libre ou via des accords négociés, conformément aux lois sur les valeurs mobilières applicables.

Le montant et le calendrier de tout rachat dépendront de facteurs tels que le prix d'acquisition des actions, les limitations réglementaires et les conditions plus générales du marché et de l'économie. Le programme n'exige pas que la société rachète un nombre spécifique d'actions. Un communiqué de presse annonçant l'autorisation a été fourni comme L'Exhibit 99.1.

Ameris Bancorp gab sein Vorstand hat das Unternehmen ermächtigt, bis zu 200 Millionen Dollar seiner ausstehenden Stammaktien zurückzukaufen. Die Genehmigung erlaubt Käufe bis zum 31. Oktober 2026 und gestattet Transaktionen im Open Market oder über verhandelte Deals, gemäß den geltenden Wertpapiergesetzen.

Der Betrag und der Zeitpunkt jeglicher Rückkäufe hängen von Faktoren wie dem Erwerbspreis der Aktien, regulatorischen Beschränkungen sowie den breiteren Markt- und Wirtschaftsbedingungen ab. Das Programm verpflichtet das Unternehmen nicht, eine bestimmte Anzahl von Aktien zurückzukaufen. Eine Pressemitteilung, die die Genehmigung bekannt gibt, wurde als Exhibit 99.1 bereitgestellt.

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UNITED STATES
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):October 20, 2025
Ameris Bancorp
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Georgia001-1390158-1456434
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
    
3490 Piedmont Road N.E., Suite 1550
Atlanta,Georgia30305
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(404)639-6500
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share
ABCB
New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
    Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨



Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 20, 2025, Ameris Bancorp (the “Company”) announced that its board of directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $200 million of its outstanding common stock. Repurchases of shares, which are authorized to occur through October 31, 2026, must be made in accordance with applicable securities laws and may be made from time to time in the open market or by negotiated transactions. The amount and timing of repurchases will be based on a variety of factors, including share acquisition price, regulatory limitations and other market and economic factors. The program does not require the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares.

The Company issued a press release announcing the authorization of the share repurchase plan. A copy of that press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1
Press Release Dated October 20, 2025
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)



SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
AMERIS BANCORP
By:/s/ Nicole S. Stokes
Nicole S. Stokes
Chief Financial Officer


Date: October 20, 2025



FAQ

What did Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) announce regarding share repurchases?

The board authorized the company to repurchase up to $200 million of its outstanding common stock.

How long is Ameris Bancorp’s buyback authorization effective?

Repurchases are authorized to occur through October 31, 2026.

How can Ameris Bancorp execute the ABCB share repurchases?

Repurchases may be made in the open market or through negotiated transactions, in line with securities laws.

Is Ameris Bancorp required to buy back a set number of shares?

No. The program does not require repurchasing any specific number of shares.

What factors will influence Ameris Bancorp’s repurchase timing and size?

Decisions will consider share acquisition price, regulatory limitations, and market and economic factors.

Where can I find Ameris Bancorp’s formal announcement?

A press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
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