Director Stern of Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ: ABCB) granted 1,003 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ameris Bancorp director William H. Stern received a grant of 1,003 shares of restricted common stock at $0.00 per share as equity compensation. The award was made under the Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan and vests on the earlier of May 21, 2027, or the 2027 annual shareholders' meeting.
Following this grant, Stern directly holds 48,982.7112 shares of Ameris Bancorp common stock, which includes 703.974457 shares acquired through an employee stock purchase plan and dividend reinvestment plan. He also has indirect holdings reported through a family trust, his children, a family foundation, and his spouse.
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Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
STERN WILLIAM H
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,003 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 48,982.711 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 337 shares (Indirect, Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock grant pursuant to the Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, vesting on the earlier of (i) May 21, 2027, and (ii) the date of the 2027 annual shareholders' meeting. This total includes an additional 703.974457 shares acquired by the reporting person as a participant in an employee stock purchase plan and dividend reinvestment plan.
Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 1,003 shares
Grant price: $0.00 per share
Direct holdings after grant: 48,982.7112 shares
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8 metrics
Restricted stock grant
1,003 shares
Common Stock award to director on May 21, 2026
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Equity compensation, not open-market purchase
Direct holdings after grant
48,982.7112 shares
Total Ameris Bancorp common stock directly held by Stern
Plan-acquired shares
703.974457 shares
Employee stock purchase and dividend reinvestment plans
Family trust holdings
2,777 shares
Indirect Ameris Bancorp common stock via family trust
Children’s holdings
2,337 shares
Indirect Ameris Bancorp common stock via children
Family foundation holdings
234 shares
Indirect Ameris Bancorp common stock via family foundation
Spouse holdings
337 shares
Indirect Ameris Bancorp common stock via spouse
Key Terms
Restricted stock grant, Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, employee stock purchase plan, dividend reinvestment plan, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted stock grant financial
"Restricted stock grant pursuant to the Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan"
A restricted stock grant is an award of company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals. For investors, it signals how the company ties pay to future performance and can affect the number of shares outstanding and management’s incentives—think of it as a wrapped gift you only keep once you meet the requirements.
Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan financial
"pursuant to the Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, vesting on the earlier of"
employee stock purchase plan financial
"includes an additional 703.974457 shares acquired 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.
dividend reinvestment plan financial
"and dividend reinvestment plan."
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
Family Trust financial
"total_shares_following_transaction: 2777.0000, nature_of_ownership: Family Trust"
FAQ
What did Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) director William H. Stern report on this Form 4?
He reported receiving a grant of 1,003 shares of restricted common stock in Ameris Bancorp as equity compensation. The shares were awarded at $0.00 per share under the company’s 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan.
Under which plan was the new Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) restricted stock granted to William H. Stern?
The award was granted under the Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan. This plan authorizes equity-based compensation, and Stern’s 1,003-share restricted stock grant is one such compensation award to a company director.
Does William H. Stern have indirect holdings of Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) stock?
Yes. The Form 4 shows indirect holdings of Ameris Bancorp common stock through a family trust, his children, a family foundation, and his spouse. These entries reflect shares associated with related parties rather than held solely in his name.