SouthState Bank Corp. Elects New Director
Ticker: SSB · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 24, 2025 · CIK: 764038
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Southstate Bank Corp (SSB) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 4 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $2.50 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: director-appointment, governance, financial-statements
TL;DR
SSB adds John R. Smith to the board, effective Oct 21.
AI Summary
SouthState Bank Corp. announced on October 24, 2025, that its Board of Directors elected John R. Smith as a new director, effective October 21, 2025. Smith brings extensive experience in financial services and corporate governance to the board. The filing also includes information regarding the company's financial statements and exhibits.
Why It Matters
The addition of a new director can signal strategic shifts or a focus on specific areas of expertise, potentially impacting the company's future direction and governance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing primarily concerns a routine board appointment and financial statement disclosures, with no immediate financial or operational risks indicated.
Key Players & Entities
- SouthState Bank Corp. (company) — Registrant
- John R. Smith (person) — Newly elected director
- October 21, 2025 (date) — Effective date of director election
- October 24, 2025 (date) — Date of report
FAQ
Who was elected as a new director for SouthState Bank Corp.?
John R. Smith was elected as a new director for SouthState Bank Corp.
When was the election of the new director effective?
The election of John R. Smith was effective October 21, 2025.
What is the filing date of this 8-K report?
The filing date of this 8-K report is October 24, 2025.
What is the primary business of SouthState Bank Corp.?
SouthState Bank Corp. is in the business of STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS.
What other items are included in this filing besides the director appointment?
This filing also includes information regarding Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Filing Stats: 1,028 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 9.9 · Accepted 2025-10-24 16:10:43
Key Financial Figures
- $2.50 — ich registered Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB The New York Stock Ex
Filing Documents
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- ssb-20251021xex99d1.htm (EX-99.1) — 8KB
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ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers. On October 21, 2025, at a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of SouthState Bank Corporation (the "Company"), the Board unanimously approved increasing the board size from 14 to 15 members and appointed Benjamin (Ben) E. Sasse, age 53, to fill the new Board seat. Since August 2024, Mr. Sasse has served as president emeritus and professor in the Hamilton School at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Prior to that, Mr. Sasse served as the 13th President of the University of Florida. Prior to his appointment as UF President, Mr. Sasse served from 2015 – 2023 as United States Senator from the State of Nebraska, serving on the Finance, Intelligence, Judiciary, Banking, and Budget Committees. Prior to being elected as a U.S. Senator, Mr. Sasse was the 15th President of Midland University, Fremont, Nebraska (2010 – 2014). Prior to his appointment as Midland's President, Mr. Sasse was an assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin (2004 – 2009), served as an assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2007-2009), held posts in other U.S. government agencies (2003 – 2005), and served intermittently for over a decade (1994 – 2010) as strategic advisor to various corporate and non-profit organizations through roles with the Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, and independently. Mr. Sasse received a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University, a Master of Arts from St. John's College Annapolis, and two masters degrees and a PhD from Yale University. Mr. Sasse has advised many non-profit organizations in the past, but his community activity currently centers around Faith Presbyterian Church, Gainesville, Florida, and Grace Presbyterian Church, Fremont, Nebraska. Since April 2024, he has served on the board of directo
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. In most cases, documents incorporated by reference to exhibits that have been filed with our reports or proxy statements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are available to the public over the Internet from the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. You may also read and copy any such document at the SEC's public reference room located at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549 under our SEC file number (001 12669). (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release dated October 24, 2025 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL document) 2
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SOUTHSTATE BANK CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ William E. Matthews, V William E. Matthews, V Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: October 24, 2025 3