SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) insider details RSU vesting and tax-share disposal

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SouthState Bank Corp’s Chief Administrative Officer reported routine equity transactions related to previously granted restricted stock units. On 01/01/2026, common shares from three time-vested RSU awards vested, resulting in acquisitions of 366, 379, and 420 shares at a price of $0.00 as the units converted into stock. These RSUs were originally granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025 with one-third vesting each January 1 over three years.

Also on 01/01/2026, 382 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $94.11 per share to cover tax liabilities tied to these issuances under Rule 16(b)-3. After these transactions, the reporting person directly beneficially owned 17,242 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock.

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 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^*

Idell Jennifer

(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 Administrative Officer

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

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
Common Stock	01/01/2026	01/01/2026	M(1)		366	A	$0.00	16,825	D
Common Stock	01/01/2026	01/01/2026	M(2)		379	A	$0.00	17,204	D
Common Stock	01/01/2026	01/01/2026	M(3)		420	A	$0.00	17,624	D
Common Stock	01/01/2026	01/01/2026	F(4)		382	D	$94.11	17,242	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. Number of common shares issued pursuant to the time vested RSU vested on 1/1/2026; RSU were awarded on 1/24/2023, vesting at a rate of one third on each January 1st, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

2. Number of common shares issued pursuant to the time vested RSU vested on 1/1/2026; RSU were awarded on 1/23/2024, vesting at a rate of one third on each January 1st, 2025, 2026 and 2027.

3. Number of common shares issued pursuant to the time vested RSU vested on 1/1/2026; RSU were awarded on 1/21/2025, vesting at a rate of one third on each January 1st, 2026, 2027 and 2028.

4. Withholding of shares to pay tax liability applicable to securities issued in accordance with Rule 16(b)-3.

Remarks:

	William E. Matthews, V, CFO, pursuant to power of attorney	01/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider equity transactions did SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) report on 01/01/2026?

The Chief Administrative Officer reported RSU-related transactions on 01/01/2026, including the vesting and share issuance from three time-vested RSU awards and a share withholding to cover taxes.

How many SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) shares vested from RSUs in this filing?

RSU vesting on 01/01/2026 resulted in issuances of 366, 379, and 420 common shares, tied to awards granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Why were SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) shares withheld in this insider transaction?

The filing states that 382 shares were disposed of at $94.11 per share to withhold stock for the tax liability associated with securities issued in accordance with Rule 16(b)-3.

What is the reporting person’s role at SouthState Bank Corp (SSB)?

The reporting person is an officer of SouthState Bank Corp, serving as Chief Administrative Officer.

How many SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) shares does the officer own after these transactions?

Following the reported RSU vesting and tax withholding, the officer directly beneficially owned 17,242 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock.

Were the SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) transactions linked to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The form includes a checkbox for indicating transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, but the provided excerpt does not show that this box was marked.