POU WILLIAM K JR 4

What Happened
William K. Pou Jr., a director of SouthState Bank Corp (SSB), was issued 243 shares of common stock on 2026-02-02 at an effective price of $102.97 per share, valuing the award at $25,022. This was an issuance/award (transaction code A) — a compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-02; Form 4 filed 2026-02-03 (appears timely).
• Price per share: $102.97; total value: $25,022.
• Shares acquired: 243 shares (issued to the director).
• Post-transaction holdings: Not specified in the provided summary of the filing.
• Footnote: F1 — "Common stock issued to the reporting Director in lieu of quarterly cash retainer payment."
• Transaction type: Award/grant (A); not an exercise, sale, or open-market purchase.

Context
Issuances of stock in lieu of cash retainers are routine director compensation and typically reflect standard pay practices rather than a trading signal. Purchases or open-market buys are often more informative about an insider's view; this filing documents compensation received by a director.