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SouthState Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. Established in 1934, SouthState has grown from a small community bank to one of the leading regional banks in the Southeastern United States. The company operates through its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, SouthState Bank, N.A., providing a comprehensive range of banking products and services.
SouthState Bank offers retail and commercial banking services, mortgage lending, trust and investment services, and consumer finance loans. These services are provided through a network of financial centers across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The Bank's offerings include demand, time, and savings deposits, lending and credit card services, ATM processing, and wealth management.
Committed to innovation, SouthState recently expanded its Payments Technology and Private Capital Solutions teams. Notable additions include David Rauch, Michael Fulton, Brittany Styron, and Garrett Nagy, who bring decades of industry expertise to the company.
SouthState continues to grow and adapt, as seen in their announcement to transfer stock listing from the Nasdaq Global Select Market to the New York Stock Exchange on December 19, 2023. This move aims to align with NYSE’s tradition of listing industry-leading companies, enhancing visibility and investor reach.
In terms of financial performance, SouthState reported a 7% loan growth for the year ending December 31, 2023, reflecting resilience and strategic positioning in fast-growing states like Florida. The company remains cautious of rate increases but sees significant opportunities ahead.
In a major development, SouthState announced the acquisition of Independent Bank Group, Inc. Based in McKinney, Texas, this $2 billion all-stock transaction will expand SouthState’s footprint to 12 of the 15 fastest-growing metropolitan statistical areas in the U.S., adding significant assets, deposits, and loans. This strategic acquisition will bolster SouthState's market position and operational capabilities.
SouthState is deeply rooted in its founding principles of valuing personal relationships over financial transactions, active community involvement, and a family-like employee culture. The company’s ongoing initiatives to attract top talent and provide advanced solutions position it as a robust financial institution dedicated to serving its diverse client base.
To stay updated on SouthState's latest news and financial performance, visit SouthStateBank.com.
SouthState (NYSE: SSB) will announce its second quarter 2024 earnings results on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, after the market closes.
Investors can access the results on SouthState's website under Investor Relations. A conference call to discuss the results will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. ET, hosted by CFO Will Matthews.
Dial-in numbers for the call include (888) 350-3899 for the US and (646) 960-0343 for other locations, with Conference ID 4200408. International participants can find additional numbers on the provided link. Pre-registration for the call is available online, and a live webcast will also be accessible through SouthState's website.
An audio replay will be available by the evening of July 25, 2024, on the Investor Relations section of the website.
Cantor Fitzgerald and Silverstein Properties have partnered with Turnbull Development for a new mixed-use development in Summerville, SC. The project, located in a qualified opportunity zone, includes 365 multifamily units and a 40,000-square-foot medical office building. The venture secured $54 million in construction financing from SouthState Bank. Construction is set to begin in July 2024, with the development offering amenities like a grocery store, retail spaces, a micro-hospital, a pickleball court, and a dog park. The project aims to foster a community-oriented environment, providing convenient access to jobs, public services, and recreational activities, while supporting the region's growth and demand for walkable communities.
SouthState Bank has announced the addition of seven new bankers to its expanding Georgia market. The Atlanta team gains three commercial bankers: Michel Odermatt, formerly with AIG Investments; John Jordan, previously at Truist; and Will Peter from Regions. Two premier private bankers, Dudley Stephens and Matt White, also join the Atlanta team. In Augusta, Chan O'Dell and Jason Thornton bring their extensive banking experience to the commercial relationship management team. This strategic move aims to bolster SouthState's market presence and enhance client services.
SouthState (NYSE: SSB) announced its agreement to acquire Texas-based Independent Bank Group (NASDAQ: IBTX) in an all-stock transaction valued at $2 billion. Independent Bank Group has $18.9 billion in assets, $15.7 billion in deposits, and $14.6 billion in loans. The merger will create a combined company with $65 billion in assets, $55 billion in deposits, and $48 billion in loans. Independent Bank Group shareholders will receive 0.60 shares of SouthState for each share of Independent Bank Group. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close by Q1 2025, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
SouthState Bank announced the retirement of Doug Williams, president of the Atlanta Banking Group, and the appointment of BJ Green and Chris Kamienski as his successors. Williams, after a 44-year career with SouthState, played a significant role in the Atlantic Capital merger. Green, with extensive commercial banking experience, will lead the Atlanta group, while Kamienski, a seasoned leader at SouthState, will oversee Commercial Banking and Consumer Banking. The company, traded as SouthState (NYSE: SSB), aims for growth in the region under new leadership.