A Form 4 filed on November 2, 2026 with the SEC reports that director G. Stacy Smith acquired 1,050 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock through the vesting of restricted share units on November 1, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Reporting person: G. Stacy Smith, director of SouthState Bank Corp (NASDAQ:SSB)
  • Transaction date: November 1, 2026, with deemed execution date also November 1, 2026
  • Shares acquired: 1,050 shares of common stock via transaction code M, at a price of $0.00
  • RSU grant origin: The shares were issued pursuant to time-vested RSUs originally granted on May 1, 2026, as part of the stock component of annual director fees
  • Vesting structure: The RSUs cliff vested on November 1, 2026
  • Beneficial ownership following transaction: 41,732 shares held directly
  • Filed by: William E. Matthews, V, CFO, pursuant to power of attorney, on November 2, 2026

RSU Vesting Adds 1,050 Shares to Smith's Direct Holdings at SouthState Bank Corp

According to the filing, director G. Stacy Smith received 1,050 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock on November 1, 2026, recorded under transaction code M. The filing identifies this as shares issued pursuant to time-vested restricted share units granted on May 1, 2026, as part of the stock component of the annual director fees. The transaction price is listed as $0.00, consistent with an RSU vesting rather than an open-market purchase.

The filing states that the RSUs cliff vested on November 1, 2026, meaning the full grant became shares on a single date rather than in installments. Following this transaction, Smith's direct beneficial ownership stands at 41,732 shares of common stock, according to the filing. No derivative securities are reported in Table II of the form.

The Form 4 was signed by William E. Matthews, V, CFO, acting pursuant to a power of attorney, and was filed with the SEC on November 2, 2026. Smith's address is listed as 1101 First Street South, Suite 202, Winter Haven, Florida 33880. The filing does not indicate any transaction made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What Was Disclosed

SouthState Bank Corp director G. Stacy Smith reported the acquisition of 1,050 shares via RSU vesting on November 1, 2026, bringing direct beneficial ownership to 41,732 shares. The RSUs were originally granted May 1, 2026, as part of annual director compensation.