Ameris Bancorp updates bylaws on legal forums
Ameris Bancorp has amended and restated its bylaws, effective June 18, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ameris Bancorp has amended and restated its bylaws, effective June 18, 2026. The updated bylaws introduce an exclusive forum provision that directs certain legal claims to the Georgia State-wide Business Court and assigns all claims arising under the Securities Act of 1933 to U.S. federal district courts.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.03, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.03
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
Governance
The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Effective date of amended bylaws: June 18, 2026
Common stock par value: $1.00 per share
2 metrics
Effective date of amended bylaws
June 18, 2026
Board approval and effectiveness date of Amended and Restated Bylaws
Common stock par value
$1.00 per share
Par value of Ameris Bancorp common stock listed on NYSE
Key Terms
Amended and Restated Bylaws, exclusive forum provision, Georgia State-wide Business Court, Securities Act of 1933
4 terms
Amended and Restated Bylaws regulatory
"the Board of Directors of Ameris Bancorp approved an amendment and restatement of the Bylaws"
A company’s amended and restated bylaws are its internal rulebook rewritten to include all changes in one updated document, replacing the old bylaws. For investors, this matters because the bylaws set how the board, shareholders and officers make decisions, hold votes and handle disputes; a new consolidated version can change voting rights, control mechanisms or procedures that affect corporate governance and the value or risk of an investment.
exclusive forum provision regulatory
"The Amended and Restated Bylaws add an exclusive forum provision designating the Georgia State-wide Business Court"
Georgia State-wide Business Court regulatory
"designating the Georgia State-wide Business Court as the exclusive forum for certain legal claims"
Securities Act of 1933 regulatory
"the exclusive forum for all claims arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended"
FAQ
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What did Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) change in its bylaws on June 18, 2026?
Ameris Bancorp approved an amended and restated set of bylaws effective June 18, 2026. The key change is adding an exclusive forum provision that directs specified internal corporate disputes and Securities Act claims to designated courts for handling.
Which courts does Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) designate as exclusive forums?
The bylaws designate the Georgia State-wide Business Court as the exclusive forum for certain legal claims. They also designate the federal district courts of the United States as the exclusive forum for all claims arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Why is Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) adopting an exclusive forum provision?
Ameris Bancorp is adopting an exclusive forum provision through its amended and restated bylaws. This provision centralizes specified corporate and Securities Act disputes in particular courts, potentially providing more predictable venues and procedures for resolving those categories of claims involving the company.
When did Ameris Bancorp’s amended and restated bylaws become effective?
Ameris Bancorp’s amended and restated bylaws became effective on June 18, 2026. That is the same date the Board of Directors approved the changes, including the new exclusive forum provision for certain corporate and Securities Act-related legal claims involving the company.
Where can investors find the full text of Ameris Bancorp’s amended bylaws?
Investors can find the full text of Ameris Bancorp’s amended and restated bylaws as Exhibit 3.1 to this report. The exhibit, incorporated by reference, contains the complete bylaw language, including the new exclusive forum provision and other existing governance terms.
Does Ameris Bancorp’s bylaw change affect Securities Act claims specifically?
Yes, the amended and restated bylaws specify that all claims arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, must be brought in federal district courts of the United States. This gives those federal courts exclusive authority over Securities Act claims involving Ameris Bancorp.
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