Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Chief Credit Officer donates 710 shares as gift

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ameris Bancorp Chief Credit Officer Douglas D. Strange reported a charitable transfer of company shares. He made a bona fide gift of 710 shares of Ameris Bancorp Common Stock, receiving no payment. After this donation, he directly holds a remaining position of 29,640 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

710 shares gifted

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Strange Douglas D

Role Chief Credit Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	710	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 29,640 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares gifted: 710 shares Transaction price per share: $0.0000 Shares held after transaction: 29,640 shares

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Shares gifted 710 shares Bona fide gift of Ameris Bancorp Common Stock

Transaction price per share $0.0000 Charitable donation with no consideration received

Shares held after transaction 29,640 shares Direct ownership following completion of the gift

Key Terms

bona fide gift, charitable donation, Common Stock, Chief Credit Officer

4 terms

bona fide gift financial

"The transaction code description identifies the transfer as a bona fide gift"

charitable donation financial

"The footnote states the transfer was a charitable donation of securities"

Common Stock financial

"The security title for the reported transaction is Ameris Bancorp Common Stock"

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.

Chief Credit Officer financial

"Douglas D. Strange is listed as the company’s Chief Credit Officer"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

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)
04/29/2026

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	04/29/2026		G(1)		710	D	$0	29,640	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	04/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) officer Douglas D. Strange report on this Form 4?

Douglas D. Strange, Chief Credit Officer of Ameris Bancorp, reported a bona fide gift of Common Stock. The filing shows a charitable transfer of shares, with no purchase or sale for cash and no consideration received by the reporting person.

How many Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) shares were transferred and what was the price?

The filing reports that 710 shares of Ameris Bancorp Common Stock were transferred as a gift. The transaction price per share is shown as $0.0000, reflecting that the transfer was a charitable donation with no payment to the reporting person.

Is Douglas D. Strange buying or selling Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) stock in this transaction?

The transaction is classified as a bona fide gift, not a market purchase or sale. The Form 4 labels the direction as a disposition via gift transfer, meaning shares were donated rather than sold for cash on the open market.

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

After the reported charitable gift, Douglas D. Strange directly holds 29,640 shares of Ameris Bancorp Common Stock. This figure in the Form 4 reflects his direct ownership position following completion of the 710-share donation.

What does the footnote say about the Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) share transfer?

The footnote explains the transfer was a charitable donation and that no consideration was received. It clarifies the reported transaction involved donating securities, confirming the nature of the disposition as a bona fide gift rather than a sale.

What role does Douglas D. Strange hold at Ameris Bancorp (ABCB)?

Douglas D. Strange is identified in the Form 4 as an officer of Ameris Bancorp, serving as the company’s Chief Credit Officer. This position is specifically disclosed in the reporting person details included with the insider transaction information.