SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) officer reports 200-share stock gift to adult child

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SouthState Bank Corp's chief credit officer reported an insider stock gift. On 12/16/2025, the officer transferred 200 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock, coded “G” for gift, to an adult child at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

After this transaction, the officer directly beneficially owns 31,385 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock. The explanation clarifies that the adult child has full ownership and control of the gifted shares and that the reporting person retains no ownership or control.

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^*

BOCKHORST DANIEL E

(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 Credit Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/16/2025

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	12/16/2025	12/16/2025	G(1)		200	D	$0.00	31,385	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. Gift to the reporting person's adult child, who has full ownership and control of the shares. The reporting person retains no ownership or control.

Remarks:

	William E. Matthews, V, CFO, pursuant to power of attorney	12/16/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) report in this Form 4?

A SouthState Bank Corp chief credit officer reported a gift of 200 shares of the company’s common stock to an adult child on 12/16/2025.

How many SSB shares were gifted and at what price?

The officer gifted 200 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, consistent with a non-cash gift.

What is the officer’s remaining ownership in SouthState Bank Corp after the gift?

Following the reported transaction, the officer directly beneficially owns 31,385 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock.

What does the transaction code "G" mean in this SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) filing?

The transaction is labeled with code “G”, which in this context indicates a gift of securities rather than a purchase or sale.

Who controls the gifted SouthState Bank Corp shares after the transaction?

The explanation states that the shares were gifted to the reporting person’s adult child, who has full ownership and control, and the reporting person retains no ownership or control.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to SouthState Bank Corp (SSB)?

The reporting person is an officer of SouthState Bank Corp, serving as the company’s Chief Credit Officer.