SouthState Bank (SSB) CFO William E. V. Matthews Sells 4,000 Shares

What Happened
William E. V. Matthews, Chief Financial Officer of SouthState Bank Corp (SSB), sold 4,000 shares in an open-market or private sale on August 19, 2026. The shares were disposed at $108.93 each for total proceeds of $435,720. This was a sale (not a purchase or option exercise).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-08-19
• Type: Sale (reported as "Open market or private sale", code S)
• Price per share: $108.93
• Shares sold: 4,000
• Total proceeds: $435,720
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in this filing
• Filing timeliness: Report filed same day (appears timely)
• Footnotes/plan: No 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or other footnotes reported in the summary provided

Context
Insider sales are common and can reflect routine needs (diversification, tax planning, compensation) rather than a statement about company prospects. Purchases generally attract more attention from investors as a stronger signal of insider confidence; this filing documents a routine sale by the CFO.