Were the SouthState (SSB) insider share sales pre-planned?

Yes. A footnote states the sales were executed under an existing 10b5 plan. Such Rule 10b5-1 trading plans allow insiders to schedule trades in advance, which can reduce the significance of transaction timing as an indicator of the insider’s current market view.

Director-linked trusts sell 14,300 SouthState (SSB) shares in plan trade

Filing Impact

(High)

Filing Sentiment

(Negative)

Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SouthState Bank Corp director David R. Brooks reported indirect open-market sales of a total of 14,300 shares of Common Stock at $98.39 per share. The sales were executed by the Ryan Brooks Trust (5,300 shares, leaving 12,700) and the Reece Brooks Trust (9,000 shares, leaving 21,000) under an existing 10b5 plan, indicating the transactions were pre-planned rather than discretionary.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 14,300 shares ($1,406,977)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Brooks David R

Role null

Sold 14,300 shs ($1.41M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	9,000	$98.39	$886K
Sale	Common Stock	5,300	$98.39	$521K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 21,000 shares (Indirect, By Reece Brooks Trust)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Total shares sold: 14,300 shares Sale price: $98.39 per share Ryan Brooks Trust sale: 5,300 shares +4 more

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Total shares sold 14,300 shares Indirect open-market sales reported on Form 4

Sale price $98.39 per share Price for both reported open-market sales

Ryan Brooks Trust sale 5,300 shares Common Stock sold by Ryan Brooks Trust

Ryan Brooks Trust holdings after 12,700 shares Indirect holdings after the sale

Reece Brooks Trust sale 9,000 shares Common Stock sold by Reece Brooks Trust

Reece Brooks Trust holdings after 21,000 shares Indirect holdings after the sale

Number of sell transactions 2 transactions Both non-derivative open-market sales on same date

Key Terms

open-market sale, 10b5 plan, Common Stock

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open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

10b5 plan regulatory

"The sale was executed under an existing 10b5 plan."

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/29/2026 - 04:30 PM

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^*

Brooks David R

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1101 FIRST STREET SOUTH, SUITE 202

(Street)

WINTER HAVEN

FLORIDA

33880

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SouthState Bank Corp [ SSB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/28/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/28/2026	04/28/2026	S		9,000⁽¹⁾	D	$98.39	21,000	I	By Reece Brooks Trust
Common Stock	04/28/2026	04/28/2026	S		5,300⁽¹⁾	D	$98.39	12,700	I	By Ryan Brooks Trust

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sale was executed under an existing 10b5 plan.

Remarks:

	William E. Matthews, V, CFO, pursuant to power of attorney	04/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** 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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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) report?

SouthState Bank Corp reported insider-related trusts selling 14,300 shares of Common Stock. The Ryan Brooks Trust sold 5,300 shares and the Reece Brooks Trust sold 9,000 shares, all at $98.39 per share in open-market transactions executed under an existing 10b5 plan.

Who is the insider involved in the latest SouthState (SSB) Form 4 filing?

The filing involves director David R. Brooks, who reported indirect ownership transactions. Shares were held and sold by the Ryan Brooks Trust and the Reece Brooks Trust, rather than directly by Brooks, but are attributed to him for reporting under SEC beneficial ownership rules.

How many SouthState (SSB) shares were sold and at what price?

A total of 14,300 SouthState Common Stock shares were sold at $98.39 each. The Ryan Brooks Trust sold 5,300 shares while the Reece Brooks Trust sold 9,000 shares, with both transactions categorized as open-market sales on the same transaction date.

How many SouthState (SSB) shares do the reporting trusts hold after the sales?

After the reported sales, the Ryan Brooks Trust holds 12,700 SouthState shares and the Reece Brooks Trust holds 21,000 shares. These positions reflect indirect holdings attributed to director David R. Brooks following the 14,300 total shares sold on the reported transaction date.