Director William K. Pou Jr. filed a Form 4 with the SEC on November 6, 2026, disclosing the acquisition of 239 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock on November 5, 2026, in lieu of cash director fees.

Key Highlights

  • Reporting person: William K. Pou Jr., listed as a Director of SouthState Bank Corp (NYSE:SSB).
  • Transaction: 239 shares of common stock acquired (transaction code A) on November 5, 2026.
  • Price per share: $104.72, with shares issued in lieu of cash for director fees, according to the filing's footnote.
  • Resulting ownership: 25,864 shares of common stock held directly following the transaction.
  • No derivative securities: Table II of the filing contains no reported derivative transactions.
  • Filed by: William E. Matthews, V, CFO, pursuant to a power of attorney, on November 6, 2026.

SouthState Director Pou Receives Stock in Place of Cash Board Fees

According to the Form 4 filed on November 6, 2026, William K. Pou Jr., a director of SouthState Bank Corp, acquired 239 shares of the company's common stock on November 5, 2026, at a price of $104.72 per share. The filing's footnote states that the shares were "stock issued in lieu of cash for director fees," indicating the acquisition was a non-cash compensation arrangement rather than an open-market purchase.

Following the reported transaction, Pou directly held 25,864 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock, according to the filing. The shares are reported as directly owned. No derivative securities were acquired or disposed of, and Table II of the Form 4 contains no entries.

The form was signed on November 6, 2026, by William E. Matthews, V, CFO, acting pursuant to a power of attorney on behalf of the reporting person. Pou's address is listed as 1101 First Street South, Suite 202, Winter Haven, Florida 33880. No amendment to a prior filing was indicated.

What Was Disclosed

Director William K. Pou Jr. reported receiving 239 shares of SouthState Bank Corp common stock at $104.72 per share on November 5, 2026, as a substitute for cash director fees, bringing his total direct beneficial ownership to 25,864 shares.