Ameris Bancorp director granted 1,003 restricted shares
Bullard Rodney D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bullard Rodney D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Ameris Bancorp director Rodney D. Bullard received a grant of 1,003 shares of Ameris Bancorp common stock as restricted stock. The award was made at no cash purchase price and is scheduled to vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027, or the date of the 2027 annual shareholders' meeting. Following this grant and dividend reinvestment activity, Bullard holds a total of 16,626.9885 shares directly.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 1,003 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Bullard Rodney D
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,003 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 16,626.9885 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. 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.
- F2. This total includes an additional 35.37499 shares acquired by the reporting person as a participant in a dividend reinvestment plan.
Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 1,003 shares
Holdings after transaction: 16,626.9885 shares
Dividend reinvestment shares: 35.37499 shares
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5 metrics
Restricted stock grant
1,003 shares
Common Stock grant on May 21, 2026
Holdings after transaction
16,626.9885 shares
Total Ameris Bancorp common stock directly held after grant
Dividend reinvestment shares
35.37499 shares
Additional shares acquired via dividend reinvestment plan
Vesting date trigger
May 21, 2027
Restricted stock vests on earlier of this date or 2027 annual meeting
Grant price
$0.0000 per share
Reported transaction price for restricted stock award
Key Terms
Restricted stock grant, Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, dividend reinvestment plan, Form 4
4 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
"Restricted stock grant pursuant to the Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan"
dividend reinvestment plan financial
"includes an additional 35.37499 shares acquired by the reporting person as a participant in a 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.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
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
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What did Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) director Rodney D. Bullard report on this Form 4?
Rodney D. Bullard reported receiving 1,003 shares of Ameris Bancorp common stock as a restricted stock grant. The award was made at no cash purchase price and increases his directly held position in the company’s shares.
What plan governed the restricted stock grant reported by Rodney D. Bullard at Ameris Bancorp (ABCB)?
The grant was made under the Ameris Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan. This plan allows the company to award equity-based compensation, such as restricted stock, to directors and other eligible participants as part of long-term incentive programs.
What is the role of the dividend reinvestment plan in Rodney D. Bullard’s Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) holdings?
Bullard’s reported total includes 35.37499 shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment plan. In such plans, cash dividends are automatically used to buy additional shares, gradually increasing an investor’s ownership without separate cash purchases.
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