SouthState Bank Corp Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports the results of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held by SouthState Bank Corp on April 15, 2026. The filing covers the voting outcomes for three specific proposals submitted to security holders.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Shareholders voted on three proposals with the following outcomes:
- Proposal 1: Election of Directors. All 14 incumbent nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Total shares entitled to vote were 98,267,342, with 89,112,621 shares present. Broker non-votes totaled 8,698,131 for all nominees.
- Proposal 2: Executive Compensation. The non-binding advisory vote on Named Executive Officer compensation was approved. Votes For: 76,476,826; Votes Against: 3,844,185; Abstain: 93,479.
- Proposal 3: Appointment of Auditors. The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was ratified. Votes For: 88,261,917; Votes Against: 785,208; Abstain: 65,496.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. No opposition to management's solicitations was reported.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the tenure of the newly elected directors, confirmed to serve until the 2027 annual meeting.
- Confirm the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Note the significant number of broker non-votes (8,698,131) recorded for the director elections.
- Review the proxy statement for details on executive compensation, as this filing only reports the vote tally.