Every Form 4 that SouthState Bank Corporation (SSB) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow SSB and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full SSB filings page.
SouthState Bank Corp executive Beth S. DeSimone, CRO and General Counsel, received new equity awards. On 01/20/2026, she was awarded 2,915 Performance Share Units at a reference price of $96.88 per unit. These PSUs are at target and will vest after a 3-year performance period ending on December 31, 2028, and each vested unit can be exchanged for one share of SouthState common stock.
She was also granted 1,944 time-vested Restricted Share Units at $96.88 per unit. These RSUs vest in three equal installments on January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, and January 1, 2029, with each vested unit exchangeable 1-for-1 into common stock. All positions are reported as directly owned, and the filing notes the timing was affected by an administrative delay.
SouthState Bank Corp Chief Operating Officer Renee R. Brooks reported equity awards in the form of performance and restricted share units. On 01/20/2026, she was granted 4,817 Performance Share Units (PSUs) at a reference price of $96.88, which will vest after a three-year performance period ending on December 31, 2028 and can be settled one-for-one in common stock. She was also granted 3,211 time-vested Restricted Share Units (RSUs) at $96.88, vesting in three equal installments on January 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029, each exchangeable one-for-one into common stock after vesting. Following these awards, she beneficially owned 17,198 PSUs and 5,989 RSUs directly.
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.
SouthState Bank Corp President Murray Richard IV received new equity awards linked to the company’s common stock. On 01/20/2026 he was granted 6,178 Performance Share Units at a reference price of $96.88 each, which will vest after a three-year performance period ending on December 31, 2028. Each unit can be exchanged for one share of common stock after vesting.
He was also granted 4,119 time-vested Restricted Share Units at $96.88 per unit. These RSUs vest in three equal installments on January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, and January 1, 2029, with each vested unit exchangeable for one share of common stock. Following these awards, he directly holds 18,559 Performance Share Units and 8,954 Restricted Share Units. The filing notes that its timing was affected by an administrative delay.
SouthState Bank Corp's Chief Strategy Officer Stephen Dean Young reported new equity awards in the form of performance share units and restricted share units. On January 20, 2026, he was granted 7,886 Performance Share Units (PSUs) at $96.88 and 5,257 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) at the same reference price.
The PSUs represent a target award that 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. The RSUs vest over time, with one third vesting on each of January 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029, and are also exchangeable into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis once vested. Following these grants, Young directly holds 29,018 derivative securities tied to PSUs and 9,893 derivative securities tied to RSUs. The filing notes that its timing was affected by an administrative delay.
SouthState Bank Corp CEO John C. Corbett reported grants of new equity awards. On January 20, 2026, he received 21,412 Performance Share Units at a reference price of $96.88 per unit, which will vest after a three-year performance period ending December 31, 2028. Each PSU is exchangeable for one share of common stock after vesting.
He also received 14,275 time‑vested Restricted Share Units at $96.88 per unit, scheduled to vest in three equal installments on January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028 and January 1, 2029, each convertible into one share of common stock after vesting. Following these awards, he beneficially owns 83,743 PSUs and 27,351 RSUs directly. The filing notes the timing was affected by an administrative delay.
SouthState Bank Corp's Chief Strategy Officer reported routine equity compensation activity. On 01/01/2026, three tranches of time-vested restricted stock units (RSUs) vested, resulting in the issuance of 1,545, 1,665, and 1,486 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.00 per share. These RSUs were originally granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025 with vesting in one-third increments each January 1 over three years.
To cover tax obligations on the newly issued shares, 1,856 shares were withheld and disposed of at a price of $94.11 per share. Following these transactions, the officer directly beneficially owns 46,624 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock.
SouthState Bank Corp officer reports RSU vesting and tax withholding
An executive officer of SouthState Bank Corp reported several equity transactions effective 01/01/2026. The filing shows the acquisition of 880, 964, and 907 shares of common stock at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting the vesting of time-based restricted stock units granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The report also discloses the disposition of 1,352 shares of common stock at $94.11 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to these equity awards. After these transactions, the officer directly beneficially owns 62,027 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock.
SouthState Bank Corp’s chief financial officer reported equity award activity and related tax withholding in company stock. On 01/01/2026, three time-vested restricted stock unit (RSU) tranches vested, resulting in acquisitions of 1,156, 1,254, and 1,144 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share as the awards settled. These RSUs were originally granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025 with vesting in equal thirds on specified January 1 dates.
Also on 01/01/2026, 1,787 shares of common stock were disposed of at $94.11 per share to cover tax liabilities associated with the vested securities. After these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owned 40,442 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock directly.
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.
SouthState Bank Corp executive (CRO and General Counsel) reported routine equity award activity on a Form 4 dated 01/01/2026. Time-vested restricted stock units (RSUs) vested, resulting in issuances of 518, 541, and 550 shares of common stock tied to RSU grants originally awarded in 2023, 2024, and 2025, each vesting in one‑third annual installments on January 1.
To cover tax obligations on these vested shares, 687 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $94.11 per share. After these transactions, the reporting person directly beneficially owns 24,981 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock.
SouthState Bank Corp insider, who serves as both Director and CEO, reported equity transactions dated 01/01/2026. The filing shows the issuance of 4,808, 5,011, and 4,032 shares of common stock upon vesting of previously granted time-vested restricted stock units at an exercise price of $0.00 per share. These RSUs were originally awarded in 2023, 2024, and 2025 with vesting in one-third installments each January 1 over three years. The insider also disposed of 6,926 shares of common stock at a price of $94.11 per share to cover tax liabilities related to these awards. Following these transactions, the insider directly beneficially owned 114,675 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock.
SouthState Bank Corp's Chief Operating Officer reported routine equity transactions. On 01/01/2026, three tranches of time-vested restricted stock units (RSUs) vested, resulting in the issuance of 880, 964, and 907 shares of common stock at an effective price of $0.00 per share. These RSUs were originally granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025 and vest in equal annual installments each January 1 over three years.
On the same date, 939 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $94.11 per share to satisfy tax obligations related to these equity awards under Rule 16(b)-3. After these transactions, the officer directly beneficially owned 35,671 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock.
SouthState Bank Corp's Chief Credit Officer reported routine equity transactions tied to restricted stock units (RSUs). On 01/01/2026, three RSU awards vested, resulting in the acquisition of 420, 487, and 474 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.00 per share. These shares came from RSUs originally granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025, each vesting in one-third installments on specified January 1 dates.
Also on 01/01/2026, 321 shares were withheld at a price of $94.11 per share to cover tax liabilities related to these issuances, as permitted under Rule 16(b)-3. After these transactions, the officer directly beneficially owned 32,445 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock.
SouthState Bank Corp reported a small insider equity transaction by its Chief Accounting Officer. On January 1, 2026, time-vested restricted stock units (RSUs) granted in January 2025 and February 2025 vested, resulting in the issuance of 71 and 13 shares of common stock, respectively. The Form 4 lists these as acquisitions at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting the nature of RSU settlements rather than open-market purchases. Following these transactions, the reporting person directly holds 4,871 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock. The derivative securities table shows no remaining derivative positions tied to these specific RSU awards.
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.
SouthState Bank Corp officer and president reported a small change in personal ownership of company stock. On 12/10/2025, the insider made a bona fide gift of 170 shares of common stock to a charitable organization at a reported price of $0.00 per share, reflecting that this was a donation rather than a sale. After this transaction, the insider directly beneficially owned 60,628 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock.
SouthState Bank Corp insider files Form 4 for stock gift
A SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) officer reported a routine change in ownership involving company common stock. On 12/10/2025, the reporting person transferred 200 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock as a gift at a reported price of $0.00 per share, using transaction code "G" for a bona fide gift. After this transaction, the insider beneficially owns 31,585 shares of common stock in direct ownership form. The explanation notes that the shares were gifted to the reporting person's adult child, who now has full ownership and control, and that the reporting person retains no ownership or control over those shares.
SouthState Bank Corp director reported charitable gifts of company stock. On 12/09/2025, the reporting person transferred 13,800 shares of common stock as a bona fide gift to a charitable organization at a stated price of $0.00 per share, leaving 7,943 shares held directly afterward. In a separate transaction on the same date, the person gifted 13,800 shares to a Family Foundation, described as a charitable organization, resulting in 13,800 shares held indirectly through that foundation. The filing emphasizes that these are gifts, not open-market sales, so the insider did not receive cash proceeds.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) reported an insider equity transaction by a director. On 11/03/2025, the director acquired 282 shares of common stock at $88.82 per share. The filing states the shares were issued in lieu of the director’s quarterly cash retainer. Following the transaction, the director beneficially owns 23,840 shares, held directly.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) reported an insider transaction on a Form 4. A director acquired 282 shares of common stock on November 3, 2025, issued in lieu of the quarterly cash retainer at $88.85 per share. After this issuance, the director beneficially owns 81,167 shares, held directly.
SouthState Bank Corp reported a director stock compensation on a Form 4. On 11/03/2025, the director acquired 568 shares of common stock at $88.85 per share.
The filing states the shares were issued to the director in lieu of the quarterly cash retainer. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owned 18,028 shares, held directly.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) reported an insider equity award on Form 4. A director acquired 338 shares of common stock on 11/03/2025 at $88.85 per share, recorded as an acquisition. The filing states the shares were issued in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer payment, reflecting stock-based director compensation. Following this transaction, the director’s beneficial ownership stands at 9,721 shares, held directly.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) reported an insider equity change. A director acquired 1,136 common shares on 11/01/2025 at $0.00 via the vesting of previously granted RSUs (transaction code M).
Following the transaction, the director beneficially owns 12,822 shares, held directly. The shares were issued upon the cliff vesting of time‑vested RSUs granted on 05/01/2025 as part of annual director fees.
SouthState Bank Corp reported an insider equity change. A director acquired 1,136 common shares on 11/01/2025 upon the vesting of time‑based RSUs granted on 5/1/2025, at a reported price of $0.00 per share (code M). Following this issuance, the director’s beneficial ownership stands at 40,682 shares, held directly.
The filing notes the RSUs represented the stock component of annual director fees and cliff vested on 11/01/2025.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) reported an insider equity change. A director acquired 1,136 shares of common stock on 11/01/2025 at $0.00 per share following the vesting of time‑based RSUs granted on 5/1/2025 as part of annual director fees. These RSUs cliff vested on 11/01/2025.
After this transaction, the director beneficially owns 15,255 shares, held directly. The filing was executed under power of attorney by the company’s CFO.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) reported an insider transaction by a director involving the acquisition of 1,136 shares of common stock on 11/01/2025 via an M code transaction from time-vested RSUs. The shares were issued at $0.00 upon vesting.
Following the transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 23,558 shares directly. The RSUs were granted on 05/01/2025 as part of the stock component of annual director fees and cliff vested on 11/01/2025. The filing was made by one reporting person.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) reported a director’s equity change tied to compensation. On 11/01/2025, 1,136 shares of common stock were acquired at $0.00 upon the cliff vesting of time‑vested RSUs granted on 05/01/2025 as part of annual director fees.
Following the transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 36,963 shares, held directly. The filing identifies the role as Director, and the event reflects non‑cash issuance from RSU vesting rather than an open‑market purchase.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) reported an insider transaction on a Form 4. A director acquired 1,136 shares of common stock on 11/01/2025 via the vesting and settlement of time-vested RSUs (Transaction Code M) at a reported price of $0.00. These RSUs were granted on 05/01/2025 as part of annual director fees and cliff vested on 11/01/2025.
Following the transaction, the insider beneficially owns 80,885 shares, held directly.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) reported a Form 4 for a director covering activity on 11/01/2025. The filing shows acquisition of 1,136 shares of common stock at $0.00 upon vesting of time-based RSUs granted on 5/1/2025 as part of annual director fees.
After this vesting, the reporting person beneficially owns 2,078 shares, held directly. The RSUs cliff vested on 11/01/2025. The report was signed by the CFO under a power of attorney.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) filed a Form 4 reporting an equity award vesting. A director acquired 1,136 shares of common stock on 11/01/2025 at a price of $0.00, reported with transaction code M.
The filing states these shares were issued upon the cliff vesting of time-vested Restricted Share Units granted on 05/01/2025 as part of the stock component of annual director fees. Following this issuance, the director beneficially owns 17,460 shares with direct ownership.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) reported an insider equity change. A director acquired 1,136 shares of common stock on 11/01/2025 upon the cliff vesting of time‑vested RSUs granted on 05/01/2025. The shares were recorded at a price of $0.00, indicating a non‑cash issuance tied to equity compensation.
Following this transaction, the director’s directly held stake stands at 9,430 shares.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) director reported the issuance of 1,136 common shares on 11/01/2025 following the vesting of time‑vested RSUs. The RSUs were granted on 05/01/2025 as part of annual director fees and cliff vested on 11/01/2025. The shares were recorded at a price of $0.00, consistent with RSU settlement. Following this transaction, direct beneficial ownership stands at 9,639 shares.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) reported an insider transaction on a Form 4. A director acquired 1,136 shares of common stock on 11/01/2025 at a stated price of $0.00, following the vesting of time‑vested RSUs granted on 05/01/2025 as part of annual director fees. After the transaction, the director beneficially owns 9,383 shares directly. The filing notes these RSUs cliff vested on 11/01/2025.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) reported a director transaction on a Form 4. On 11/01/2025, the director acquired 1,136 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share following the vesting of time‑vested Restricted Share Units, coded as M (derivative-to-non-derivative transaction). After this event, the director beneficially owned 5,182 shares, held directly.
The shares were issued upon the cliff vesting of RSUs that were granted on 05/01/2025 as part of the stock component of annual director fees, which vested on 11/01/2025.
SouthState Bank Corp (SSB) disclosed a director equity transaction. On November 1, 2025, the director acquired 1,136 common shares at $0.00 as time‑vested RSUs granted on May 1, 2025 cliff vested. The transaction is listed with Code M. After the issuance, the director beneficially owns 21,743 shares held directly.