Ameris Bancorp

Market Movers (8-K)

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Ameris Bancorp announced its second quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting adjusted net income of $107.3 million and a stable net interest margin.
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Ameris Bancorp's Board of Directors approved an amendment to its bylaws, establishing exclusive forums for specific legal claims.
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Ameris Bancorp faces a $79.4 million jury verdict following a wrongful termination and whistleblower lawsuit brought by a former executive.
Worse than expected
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Ameris Bancorp's annual meeting saw strong shareholder turnout and the election of directors, ratification of auditors, and approval of executive compensation.
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Ameris Bancorp announced first quarter 2026 net income of $110.5 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, demonstrating robust performance with key metrics exceeding industry averages.
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Ameris Bancorp announced the retirement of its Chief Strategy Officer, James A. LaHaise, effective April 30, 2026, with a transition plan in place.

Quarterly Earnings (10-Q)

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Ameris Bancorp reported net income of $110.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, driven by net interest income growth and improved margins.
Better than expected
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Ameris Bancorp announced increased net income and diluted EPS for Q3 2025, driven by higher net interest income and improved asset quality, despite a rise in credit loss provisions.
Better than expected
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Ameris Bancorp reported a significant increase in net income for Q2 2025, driven by a substantial reduction in credit loss provisions and improved net interest margin.
Better than expected
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Ameris Bancorp announces increased net income for Q1 2025, driven by growth in net interest income and improved efficiency.
Better than expected
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Ameris Bancorp's Q3 2024 earnings per diluted share increased to $1.44, up from $1.16 in the same period last year, driven by loan growth and strong mortgage banking activity.
Better than expected
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Ameris Bancorp's second quarter earnings surged, driven by gains in mortgage banking and strategic financial activities, despite a slight decrease in net interest margin.
Better than expected

Annual Reports (10-K)

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Ameris Bancorp announced robust financial results for 2025, driven by increased net interest income, organic loan and deposit growth, and improved asset quality, alongside executive compensation updates and a key retirement.
Better than expected
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Ameris Bancorp announces increased net income and diluted earnings per share for 2024, fueled by growth in loans, deposits, and tangible book value.
Better than expected
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Ameris Bancorp's 2023 10-K filing highlights a year of strategic growth and financial management, with total assets reaching $25.2 billion and a focus on organic expansion.
Worse than expected

Insider Trading (Form 4)

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Ameris Bancorp Director Rodney D. Bullard acquired shares through an employee stock purchase plan.
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Director William H. Stern acquired shares of Ameris Bancorp through an employee stock purchase plan, increasing his beneficial ownership.
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Ameris Bancorp Director Robert P. Lynch acquired 1,003 shares of common stock through a restricted stock grant.
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Director William H. Stern acquired 1,003 shares of Ameris Bancorp common stock through a restricted stock grant.
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James B. Miller Jr., a Director at Ameris Bancorp, acquired 1,003 shares of common stock through a restricted stock grant.
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Ameris Bancorp Director Claire E. McLean was granted restricted stock under the company's 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan.

Proxy Statements (Def-14A)

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Ameris Bancorp has announced its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on May 21, 2026, to elect directors, ratify auditors, and vote on executive compensation.
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Ameris Bancorp has filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC, signaling upcoming shareholder actions.
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Ameris Bancorp will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders virtually on June 5, 2025, to elect directors, ratify the appointment of KPMG as its independent accounting firm, and conduct an advisory vote on executive compensation.
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Ameris Bancorp has filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC, signaling upcoming shareholder actions.
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Ameris Bancorp's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on June 6, 2024, to vote on director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and other business.

Schedule 13G - Passive Investments

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North Reef Capital Management LP, along with its GP LLC and James Hanna III, has reported beneficial ownership of over 5% of Ameris Bancorp's common stock.
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Vanguard Capital Management has disclosed beneficial ownership of 3,396,633 shares, representing 5% of Ameris Bancorp's common stock, as of March 31, 2026.
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Vanguard Portfolio Management has reported beneficial ownership of 5.49% of Ameris Bancorp's common stock as of March 31, 2026.
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Wellington Management Group LLP and its affiliates reported a 4.77% beneficial ownership stake in Ameris Bancorp common stock as of September 30, 2025.
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BlackRock, Inc. has reported a 13.6% beneficial ownership stake in Ameris Bancorp's common stock as of June 30, 2025, holding over 9.3 million shares.
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State Street Corporation has filed a Schedule 13G, disclosing a 4.8% passive beneficial ownership stake in Ameris Bancorp as of March 31, 2025.