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SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) files a range of reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that document its financial condition, corporate actions and governance. This SEC filings page brings together those documents so investors can review how the company describes its commercial banking activities, capital position and risk factors.
Key filings include annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which provide audited and interim financial statements, segment information, loan and deposit data, capital ratios and detailed risk disclosures. For SouthState, these filings are particularly relevant for understanding net interest income, noninterest income from areas such as correspondent banking and capital markets, credit quality metrics and regulatory capital measures.
Current reports on Form 8-K play an important role in SouthState’s disclosure. Recent 8-Ks have announced quarterly earnings releases and conference calls, dividend declarations, the acquisition and integration of Independent Bank Group, Inc., the redomicile from South Carolina to Florida via a merger into SouthState Bank Corporation, and changes to the board of directors, including the appointment of a new independent director. Other 8-Ks describe material definitive agreements, assumptions of indebtedness and supplemental indentures tied to subordinated notes and trust preferred securities.
On this page, investors can also review filings related to dividends, governance updates and corporate structure changes, such as the Agreement and Plan of Merger used to effect the redomicile. Real-time updates from EDGAR ensure that new SouthState filings appear as they are submitted. AI-powered summaries help explain lengthy documents like 10-Ks, 10-Qs and complex 8-Ks, highlighting items such as earnings trends, capital ratios, credit provisions and significant transactions, so readers can quickly understand the implications of each filing for the SSB stock and the underlying banking franchise.
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 Corporation filed a report describing several shareholder actions and an earnings communication. The company issued a press release and investor presentation covering financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2025, and scheduled a conference call on January 23, 2026 to discuss fourth quarter 2025 results.
The Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase plan authorizing the company to buy back up to 5,560,000 shares of common stock, replacing a prior authorization under which 560,000 shares remained and was cancelled. Repurchases may occur through open market purchases, block trades, negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchase structures or Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, and may continue through December 31, 2027 at the company’s discretion.
The Board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.60 per share, payable on February 13, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 6, 2026, continuing a direct cash return to shareholders alongside the new repurchase authorization.
SouthState Bank Corporation announced plans for its upcoming quarterly reporting. The company will release its fourth quarter 2025 earnings results on Thursday, January 22, 2026, after the market closes, with materials available in the Investor Relations section of its website. Management will then host a conference call on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET, led by CFO Will Matthews, with U.S. investors able to join toll free at (888) 350-3899 and others at (646) 960-0343 using conference ID 4200408. A live webcast and an audio replay are expected to be accessible through the company’s website, and the company states that this information is furnished and not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act.
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.