Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) director awarded 1,003-share restricted stock grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ameris Bancorp director William I. Bowen Jr. reported a compensation-related stock award rather than an open-market trade. He received 1,003 shares of Ameris Bancorp common stock as a restricted stock grant under the Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan at a stated price of $0.00 per share.
According to the footnotes, this restricted stock vests on the earlier of May 21, 2027 or the date of the 2027 annual shareholders' meeting. Following this grant and plan-related acquisitions, Bowen directly holds 29,980.3764 shares, which includes 115.34235 shares acquired through an employee stock purchase plan and a dividend reinvestment plan, and he also reports indirect holdings of 700 shares held jointly with a child and 700 shares held by a child.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Bowen William I. Jr.
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,003 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 29,980.376 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 700 shares (Indirect, Child)
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 115.34235 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
Vesting schedule: May 21, 2027
Direct holdings after grant: 29,980.3764 shares
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Restricted stock grant
1,003 shares
Grant of Ameris Bancorp common stock to director on 2026-05-21
Vesting schedule
May 21, 2027
Vests earlier of May 21, 2027 or 2027 annual shareholders' meeting
Direct holdings after grant
29,980.3764 shares
Ameris Bancorp common stock directly held following the transaction
Plan-acquired shares included
115.34235 shares
Acquired via employee stock purchase and dividend reinvestment plans
Indirect joint holdings
700 shares
Held jointly with child, reported as indirect ownership
Indirect child holdings
700 shares
Held by child, reported as indirect ownership
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Stated price for the restricted stock award
Key Terms
Restricted stock grant, Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, employee stock purchase plan, dividend reinvestment plan
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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
"grant pursuant to the Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, vesting on the earlier"
employee stock purchase plan financial
"includes an additional 115.34235 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
"115.34235 shares acquired by the reporting person as a participant in an employee stock purchase plan 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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) report for William I. Bowen Jr.?
Ameris Bancorp director William I. Bowen Jr. reported receiving 1,003 shares of common stock as a restricted stock grant. This was a compensation award, not a market purchase or sale, recorded at a price of $0.00 per share.
What indirect Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) holdings are reported for William I. Bowen Jr.?
In addition to his direct position, William I. Bowen Jr. reports 700 Ameris Bancorp shares held jointly with a child and 700 shares held by a child. These positions are classified as indirect ownership interests in the company’s common stock.