SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) exec logs PSU share vesting and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SouthState Bank Corp executive Beth S. DeSimone, the company’s CRO and General Counsel, reported equity compensation activity involving common stock. On February 20, 2026, she acquired 3,501 shares at $0 per share from vested Performance Share Units awarded on January 24, 2023, following a three-year performance period ending December 31, 2025. On the same date, 766 shares were disposed of at $105.44 per share to cover tax liabilities associated with these securities, leaving her with 27,716 directly owned shares of 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DeSimone Beth S

(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)
	CRO, General Counsel

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/20/2026

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
Common Stock	02/20/2026	02/20/2026	M(1)		3,501	A	$0.00	28,482	D
Common Stock	02/20/2026	02/20/2026	F(2)		766	D	$105.44	27,716	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 Performance Share Units ("PSUs") awarded on 1/24/23; PSUs vested after the 3-year performance period ending December 31, 2025.

2. 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	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) report for Beth S. DeSimone?

Beth S. DeSimone reported acquiring 3,501 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock and disposing of 766 shares. The acquisition came from vested Performance Share Units, while the disposal covered related tax liabilities under Rule 16(b)-3.

How many SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) shares does Beth S. DeSimone own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Beth S. DeSimone directly owns 27,716 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock. This reflects the net result of 3,501 shares issued from PSU vesting and 766 shares withheld to satisfy applicable tax obligations.

What was the nature of the 3,501 SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) shares acquired by Beth S. DeSimone?

The 3,501 shares were issued pursuant to Performance Share Units awarded on January 24, 2023. These PSUs vested after a three-year performance period ending December 31, 2025, resulting in share issuance at a stated price of $0 per share.

Why were 766 SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) shares disposed of by Beth S. DeSimone?

The 766 shares were withheld to pay the tax liability on securities issued under Rule 16(b)-3. This tax-withholding disposition occurred at a transaction price of $105.44 per share, reducing the number of shares retained after the PSU vesting.

What roles does Beth S. DeSimone hold at SouthState Bank Corp (SSB)?

Beth S. DeSimone serves as Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel at SouthState Bank Corp. Her Form 4 filing reflects equity compensation-related transactions in the company’s common stock associated with her executive position and performance-based awards.