Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) director acquires more common stock through employee purchase plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ameris Bancorp director Rodney D. Bullard acquired additional shares of the company’s common stock through an employee stock purchase plan. On June 22, 2026, he obtained 214.3462 shares at an average price of $87.4753 per share. Following this plan-related acquisition, his direct holdings increased to 16,841.3347 shares of Ameris Bancorp common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bullard Rodney D

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	214.346	$87.4753	$19K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,841.335 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 214.3462 shares Purchase price per share: $87.4753/share Total holdings after transaction: 16,841.3347 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 214.3462 shares Common stock acquired via employee stock purchase plan on June 22, 2026

Purchase price per share $87.4753/share Average price for ESPP acquisition on June 22, 2026

Total holdings after transaction 16,841.3347 shares Direct Ameris Bancorp common stock owned after ESPP acquisition

Key Terms

employee stock purchase plan, Form 4, common stock

3 terms

employee stock purchase plan financial

"The reported transaction involved a purchase of shares by the reporting person as a participant in an employee stock purchase plan."

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

Form 4 regulatory

"This total reflects the addition of 214.3462 shares acquired through the employee stock purchase plan, as disclosed in the recent Form 4 filing."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

common stock financial

"Ameris Bancorp reported that director Rodney D. Bullard acquired 214.3462 common shares."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bullard Rodney D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3490 PIEDMONT RD NE

STE 1550

(Street)

ATLANTA GEORGIA 30305

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/22/2026

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

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

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

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	06/22/2026		A		214.3462(1)	A	$87.4753	16,841.3347	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. The reported transaction involved a purchase of shares by the reporting person as a participant in an employee stock purchase plan.

Remarks:

	Rodney D. Bullard by Elna Klein-Kolarich as Attorney-In-Fact	06/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) report for Rodney D. Bullard?

Ameris Bancorp reported that director Rodney D. Bullard acquired 214.3462 common shares. The acquisition occurred via an employee stock purchase plan, reflecting routine participation rather than an open-market trade, and modestly increased his overall ownership stake in the company.

At what price did Rodney D. Bullard acquire Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) shares?

Rodney D. Bullard acquired Ameris Bancorp common stock at an average price of $87.4753 per share. This price applies to the 214.3462 shares obtained through the company’s employee stock purchase plan on the reported transaction date.

How many Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) shares does Rodney D. Bullard hold after this transaction?

After the transaction, Rodney D. Bullard directly holds 16,841.3347 Ameris Bancorp common shares. This total reflects the addition of 214.3462 shares acquired through the employee stock purchase plan, as disclosed in the recent Form 4 filing.

Was Rodney D. Bullard’s Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) transaction an open-market purchase?

No, the filing states the transaction occurred through an employee stock purchase plan. This indicates a structured, plan-based acquisition rather than a discretionary open-market buy, making it a routine compensation-related ownership increase for the director.

What type of security did Rodney D. Bullard acquire in Ameris Bancorp (ABCB)?

Rodney D. Bullard acquired Ameris Bancorp common stock. The Form 4 specifies that 214.3462 shares of common stock were obtained via the employee stock purchase plan, bringing his total direct common stock holdings to 16,841.3347 shares.