Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) insider has shares withheld to cover taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ameris Bancorp Chief Strategy Officer James A. LaHaise had 1,318 shares of common stock withheld to cover taxes when prior equity awards vested. The shares were valued at $83.73 each and were used to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to awards granted in February 2024 and February 2025. After this tax-withholding disposition, he directly holds 110,152 shares of Ameris Bancorp common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,318 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider LaHaise James A

Role Chief Strategy Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	1,318	$83.73	$110K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 110,152 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. This transaction represents the withholding of 1,318 shares of common stock to satisfy the tax withholding obligations incurred by the reporting person upon the vesting of 1,724 and 1,234 shares of common stock originally awarded on February 21, 2024 and February 20, 2025, respectively.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) report for James A. LaHaise?

Ameris Bancorp reported that Chief Strategy Officer James A. LaHaise had 1,318 common shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations. The withholding occurred upon the vesting of previously granted stock awards, rather than through an open-market sale of shares.

How many Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) shares were involved in the latest Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 1,318 Ameris Bancorp common shares were disposed of through tax withholding. These shares covered the tax liability arising from the vesting of restricted stock awards granted in February 2024 and February 2025.

At what price were the Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) shares withheld for James LaHaise?

The 1,318 Ameris Bancorp shares withheld for James LaHaise’s tax obligations were valued at $83.73 per share. This value is used to calculate the total tax-withholding amount tied to the vesting of his restricted stock awards.

How many Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) shares does James A. LaHaise own after this transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, James A. LaHaise directly owns 110,152 Ameris Bancorp common shares. This figure reflects his holdings following the withholding of 1,318 shares to cover tax liabilities on recently vested awards.

What triggered the tax withholding of Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) shares for James LaHaise?

The tax withholding was triggered by the vesting of 1,724 and 1,234 Ameris Bancorp common shares. These shares were originally awarded to James LaHaise on February 21, 2024, and February 20, 2025, and generated tax obligations when they vested.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/24/2026 - 08:31 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LaHaise James A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3490 PIEDMONT RD NE

STE 1550

(Street)

ATLANTA GA 30305

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Ameris Bancorp [ ABCB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Strategy Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/21/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/21/2026		F(1)		1,318	D	$83.73	110,152	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction represents the withholding of 1,318 shares of common stock to satisfy the tax withholding obligations incurred by the reporting person upon the vesting of 1,724 and 1,234 shares of common stock originally awarded on February 21, 2024 and February 20, 2025, respectively.

Remarks:

	James A. LaHaise by Elna Klein-Kolarich, Attorney-in-Fact	02/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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