Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Director William H Stern Buys 271.505 Shares

What Happened
William H. Stern, a director of Ameris Bancorp (ABCB), acquired 271.505 shares on 2026-06-22 at $87.48 per share, for a total value of approximately $23,750. The transaction is reported as an acquisition/award (code A) and was effected through the company's employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-06-22; Filing date: 2026-06-24 (reported within two days).
• Price per share: $87.48; Shares acquired: 271.505; Total value: ~$23,750.
• Transaction code: A (award/acquisition).
• Footnote: Purchase was made as a participant in the employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Shares owned after the transaction: Not disclosed in this Form 4.

Context
ESPP purchases are routine employee buying programs that can result in fractional shares and are funded by payroll contributions. This filing reports an insider purchase (acquisition) rather than a sale; such purchases are often of interest to investors but do not by themselves indicate future company performance.