Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) credit chief gives 120 shares, keeps 29,520 stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) reported that Chief Credit Officer Douglas D. Strange transferred 120 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-19 as a bona fide charitable gift, with no consideration received. Following this gift, Strange directly holds 29,520 shares of Ameris Bancorp common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 120 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Strange Douglas D

Role Chief Credit Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock F1	120	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 29,520 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The reported transaction involved a transfer of securities as a charitable donation for which no payment of consideration was received by the reporting person.

Key Figures

Shares gifted: 120 shares Per-share transaction price: $0.00 Shares held after transaction: 29,520 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares gifted 120 shares Common Stock transferred as a bona fide gift on 2026-08-19

Per-share transaction price $0.00 Reported price per share for the charitable gift transaction

Shares held after transaction 29,520 shares Total Ameris Bancorp common shares directly owned by Douglas D. Strange after the gift

Gift shares (summary) 120 shares GiftShares in transactionSummary for bona fide gift transactions

Key Terms

bona fide gift, charitable donation, Form 4

3 terms

bona fide gift regulatory

"The transaction code was G, indicating a bona fide gift"

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

charitable donation financial

"transfer of securities as a charitable donation for which no payment"

Form 4 regulatory

"reported on a Form 4 insider ownership report"

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.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) disclose for Douglas D. Strange?

Ameris Bancorp disclosed that Chief Credit Officer Douglas D. Strange transferred 120 shares of common stock on 2026-08-19. The transaction was reported as a bona fide gift, characterized as a charitable donation with no payment received.

Was the Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) insider transaction a sale or a gift?

The transaction was reported as a bona fide gift, not a sale. A footnote explains it was a transfer of securities as a charitable donation, and no payment of consideration was received by the reporting person.

How many Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) shares did Douglas D. Strange give away?

Douglas D. Strange transferred 120 shares of Ameris Bancorp common stock. The transaction code was G, indicating a bona fide gift, and the reported per-share transaction price was $0.00, consistent with a charitable donation.

How many Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) shares does Douglas D. Strange hold after the gift?

After the reported gift, Douglas D. Strange directly holds 29,520 shares of Ameris Bancorp common stock. This post-transaction ownership figure is disclosed as the total shares following transaction on the Form 4 filing.

Did Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) receive any proceeds from Douglas D. Strange’s reported transaction?

No proceeds were indicated; the Form 4 describes the transaction as a charitable donation for which no payment of consideration was received by Douglas D. Strange. The transaction price is reported as $0.00 per share.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Strange Douglas D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3490 PIEDMONT ROAD NE

SUITE 1500

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/19/2026

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	08/19/2026		G(1)		120	D	$0	29,520	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 transfer of securities as a charitable donation for which no payment of consideration was received by the reporting person.

Remarks:

	Douglas D. Strange by Elna Klein-Kolarich as Attorney-In-Fact	08/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)