SouthState Bank (NASDAQ: SSB) CFO receives new PSU and RSU awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SouthState Bank Corp Chief Financial Officer William E. Matthews V reported new equity awards in the form of performance and restricted share units. On 01/20/2026 he was granted 6,071 Performance Share Units at a reference price of $96.88, which will vest after a three-year performance period ending December 31, 2028 and are exchangeable into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis after vesting.

He was also granted 4,047 time-vested Restricted Share Units at the same $96.88 reference price, vesting in three equal installments on January 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029, each RSU also convertible into one share of common stock after vesting. Following these awards, he beneficially owned 22,061 Performance Share Units and 7,587 Restricted Share Units, all held directly.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MATTHEWS WILLIAM E V

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1101 FIRST STREET SOUTH, SUITE 202

(Street)

WINTER HAVEN FL 33880

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/20/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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

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
Performance Share Units(1)	$96.88	01/20/2026	01/20/2026	A		6,071		(1)	12/31/2028	Common Stock	6,071	$96.88	22,061	D
Restricted Share Units(2)	$96.88	01/20/2026	01/20/2026	A		4,047		(2)	01/01/2029	Common Stock	4,047	$96.88	7,587	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Number of Performance Share Units ("PSUs") at target awarded on 1/20/26. The awards will vest following the 3-year performance period ending December 31, 2028. The units are exchangeable with the Company's common stock at the exchange rate of 1 for 1 after the vesting date.

2. Number of time-vested Restricted Share Units ("RSUs") awarded on 1/20/26. The awards will vest at a rate of one third on each January 1st, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The units are exchangeable with the Company's common stock at the exchange rate of 1 for 1 after the vesting date.

Remarks:

The timing of the filing was due to an administrative delay.

	William E. Matthews, V	01/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) report for its CFO?

SouthState Bank Corp reported that its Chief Financial Officer, William E. Matthews V, received new equity awards on 01/20/2026, consisting of Performance Share Units and Restricted Share Units that are each exchangeable into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis after vesting.

How many Performance Share Units were granted to the SouthState (SSB) CFO?

The CFO was granted 6,071 Performance Share Units (PSUs) at a reference price of $96.88. After this grant, he beneficially owned 22,061 PSUs, held directly.

What is the vesting schedule for the Performance Share Units granted to SSBs CFO?

The Performance Share Units awarded on 01/20/2026 will vest following a three-year performance period ending December 31, 2028. Once vested, each unit can be exchanged for one share of SouthState common stock.

How many Restricted Share Units did the SouthState (SSB) CFO receive and when do they vest?

The CFO received 4,047 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) at a reference price of $96.88. These RSUs vest in three equal installments on January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, and January 1, 2029, and each RSU is exchangeable for one share of common stock after vesting.

How many Restricted Share Units does the SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) CFO hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported transaction, the CFO beneficially owned 7,587 Restricted Share Units, all held in direct ownership.

Are the equity awards to the SouthState (SSB) CFO reported as direct or indirect ownership?

The Form 4 indicates that both the Performance Share Units and Restricted Share Units are held under direct (D) ownership by the CFO.

Did the SouthState (SSB) Form 4 mention any reason for the filing timing?

Yes. The remarks section states that the timing of the filing was due to an administrative delay.