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Director at Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ: ABCB) gets 1,003-share stock grant

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LYNCH ROBERT P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Ameris Bancorp director Robert P. Lynch reported a grant of 1,003 shares of Ameris Bancorp common stock as a restricted stock award. The grant was made at no cash cost and will vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027, or the date of the 2027 annual shareholders' meeting.

After this award, Lynch directly holds 213,176.1768 shares of Ameris Bancorp common stock, which includes 78.153879 shares accumulated through an employee stock purchase plan and a dividend reinvestment plan. He also has indirect ownership of 1,664 shares through his spouse.

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Insider LYNCH ROBERT P
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,003 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 213,176.177 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 1,664 shares (Indirect, Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
  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 78.153879 shares acquired by the reporting person as a participant in an employee stock purchase plan and dividend reinvestment plan.
Restricted stock grant 1,003 shares Common Stock award to director Robert P. Lynch
Vesting date May 21, 2027 Or earlier, on date of 2027 annual shareholders' meeting
Direct holdings after grant 213,176.1768 shares Ameris Bancorp common stock held directly by Lynch
Plan-acquired shares 78.153879 shares From employee stock purchase and dividend reinvestment plans
Indirect spouse holdings 1,664 shares Ameris Bancorp common stock held indirectly via spouse
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
"Restricted stock grant pursuant to the Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan"
employee stock purchase plan financial
"includes an additional 78.153879 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
"includes an additional 78.153879 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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
LYNCH ROBERT P

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/21/2026A1,003(1)A$0213,176.1768(2)D
Common Stock1,664ISpouse
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
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.
2. This total includes an additional 78.153879 shares acquired by the reporting person as a participant in an employee stock purchase plan and dividend reinvestment plan.
Remarks:
Robert P. Lynch by: Elna Klein-Kolarich as Attorney-in-Fact05/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) disclose for Robert P. Lynch?

Ameris Bancorp director Robert P. Lynch reported receiving a grant of 1,003 shares of restricted common stock. The award was classified as a grant or other acquisition, not an open-market purchase or sale, and forms part of his equity compensation.

When does Robert P. Lynch’s 1,003-share restricted stock grant in ABCB vest?

The 1,003-share restricted stock grant vests on the earlier of May 21, 2027, or the date of Ameris Bancorp’s 2027 annual shareholders' meeting. This time-based schedule links the award to long-term service and shareholder-focused milestones.

How many Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) shares does Robert P. Lynch hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported grant, Robert P. Lynch directly holds 213,176.1768 Ameris Bancorp common shares. This total includes shares from an employee stock purchase plan and a dividend reinvestment plan, reflecting accumulated ownership over time.

Does the Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Form 4 show any insider share sales by Robert P. Lynch?

The Form 4 does not show any insider sales by Robert P. Lynch. It reports a restricted stock grant of 1,003 shares and an indirect holding entry related to spouse-owned shares, with no open-market dispositions indicated in the filing.

What additional Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) shares has Robert P. Lynch acquired through plans?

Robert P. Lynch’s direct total includes an additional 78.153879 Ameris Bancorp shares. These were acquired as a participant in an employee stock purchase plan and a dividend reinvestment plan, which gradually increase his stake through periodic contributions and reinvested dividends.