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SOUTHSTATE BANK CORP_January 21, 2026 0000764038false00007640382026-01-212026-01-21 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2026 (January 21, 2026) ​

SOUTHSTATE BANK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

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Florida (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 39-3424417 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

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1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

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Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB The New York Stock Exchange

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

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Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On January 22, 2026, SouthState Bank Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2025, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on January 23, 2026 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter 2025 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (888) 350-3899 within the U.S. and (646) 960-0343 for all other locations (passcode 4200408; host: Will Matthews, CFO). The numbers for international participants are listed at https://events.q4irportal.com/custom/access/2324/.  Participants may also pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/305486364.  Access detail will be provided via email upon completion of registration. ​

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Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On January 22, 2026, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on January 23, 2026.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

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Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ Approval of a New Stock Repurchase Plan ​ On January 21, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the Company to repurchase of up to 5,560,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “2026 Repurchase Plan”). This 2026 Repurchase Plan authorization replaces the Company’s pre-existing authorization previously approved in January 2025, under which 560,000 shares remained available for repurchase, and which was cancelled in connection with the Board’s approval of the 2026 Repurchase Plan. ​ The 2026 Repurchase Plan will remain in effect until December 31, 2027, unless either shortened or extended by the Company’s Board of Directors. The 2026 Repurchase Plan does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specified numbe

SOUTHSTATE BANK CORP_October 22, 2025 0000764038false00007640382025-10-222025-10-22 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2025 ​

SOUTHSTATE BANK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

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Florida (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 39-3424417 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

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1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

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Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB The New York Stock Exchange

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

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Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On October 22, 2025, SouthState Bank Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on October 23, 2025 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2025 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (888) 350-3899 within the U.S. and (646) 960-0343 for all other locations (passcode 4200408; host: Will Matthews, CFO). The numbers for international participants are listed at https://events.q4irportal.com/custom/access/2324/.  Participants may also pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/241144230.  Access detail will be provided via email upon completion of registration. ​

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Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On October 22, 2025, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on October 23, 2025.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

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Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ Fourth Quarter 2025 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.60 per share, payable on November 14, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 7, 2025. ​ ​

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Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

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​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

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​ ​ 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated October 22, 2025

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​ ​ 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Bank Corporation Earnings Call

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​ ​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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2

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2025 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

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South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

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1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

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​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB The New York Stock Exchange

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

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Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On July 24, 2025, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on July 25, 2025 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s second quarter 2025 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (888) 350-3899 within the U.S. and (646) 960-0343 for all other locations (passcode 4200408; host: Will Matthews, CFO). The numbers for international participants are listed at https://events.q4irportal.com/custom/access/2324/.  Participants may also pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/102549480.  Access detail will be provided via email upon completion of registration. ​

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Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On July 24, 2025, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on July 25, 2025.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

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Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ Third Quarter 2025 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company increased its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock from $0.54 per share to $0.60 per share. The dividend is payable on August 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of August 8, 2025. ​ ​

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Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

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​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

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​ ​ 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated July 24, 2025

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​ ​ 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

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​ ​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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2

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are here

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2025 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

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​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

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​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB The New York Stock Exchange

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

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Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On April 24, 2025, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on April 25, 2025 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2025 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (888) 350-3899 within the U.S. and (646) 960-0343 for all other locations (passcode 4200408; host: Will Matthews, CFO). The numbers for international participants are listed at https://events.q4irportal.com/custom/access/2324/.  Participants may also pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/812320624.  Access detail will be provided via email upon completion of registration. ​

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Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On April 24, 2025, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on April 25, 2025.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

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Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ Second Quarter 2025 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.54 per share, payable on May 16, 2025 to shareholders of record as of May 9, 2025. ​ ​

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Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated April 24, 2025

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

2

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements for p

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 23, 2025 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB The New York Stock Exchange

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

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Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On January 23, 2025, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2024, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on January 24, 2025 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter 2024 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (888) 350-3899 within the U.S. and (646) 960-0343 for all other locations (passcode 4200408; host: Will Matthews, CFO). The numbers for international participants are listed at https://events.q4irportal.com/custom/access/2324/.  Participants may also pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/800597892.  Access detail will be provided via email upon completion of registration. ​

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Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On January 23, 2025, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on January 24, 2025.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

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Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ First Quarter 2025 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.54 per share, payable on February 14, 2025 to shareholders of record as of February 7, 2025. ​ ​

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Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated January 23, 2025

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

2

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identifi

0000764038false00007640382024-10-232024-10-23 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2024 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB The New York Stock Exchange

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

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Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On October 23, 2024, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on October 24, 2023 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2024 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (888) 350-3899 within the U.S. and (646) 960-0343 for all other locations (passcode 4200408; host: Will Matthews, CFO).  The numbers for international participants are listed at https://events.q4irportal.com/custom/access/2324/.  Participants may also pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/830511566.  Access detail will be provided via email upon completion of registration. ​

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Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On October 23, 2024, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on October 24, 2024.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

​

Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ Fourth Quarter 2024 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.54 per share, payable on November 15, 2024 to shareholders of record as of November 8, 2024. ​ ​

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Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated October 23, 2024

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

2

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litig

0000764038false00007640382024-07-242024-07-24 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2024 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☒ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB The New York Stock Exchange

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

​

​

​

Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On July 24, 2024, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2024, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on July 25, 2023 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s second quarter 2024 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (888) 350-3899 within the U.S. and (646) 960-0343 for all other locations (passcode 4200408; host: Will Matthews, CFO).  The numbers for international participants are listed at https://events.q4irportal.com/custom/access/2324/.  Participants may also pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/945496342.  Access detail will be provided via email upon completion of registration. ​

​

​

Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On July 24, 2024, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on July 25, 2024.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

​

Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ Third Quarter 2024 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company increased its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock from $0.52 per share to $0.54 per share. The dividend is payable on August 16, 2024 to shareholders of record as of August 9, 2024. ​ ​

​

​

​

​

Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated July 24, 2024

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

2

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Sec

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2024 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB The New York Stock Exchange

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

​

​

​

Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On April 25, 2024, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on April 26, 2023 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2024 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (888) 350-3899 within the U.S. and (646) 960-0343 for all other locations (passcode 4200408; host: Will Matthews, CFO).  The numbers for international participants are listed at https://events.q4irportal.com/custom/access/2324/.  Participants may also pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/271118037.  Access detail will be provided via email upon completion of registration. ​

​

​

Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On April 25, 2024, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on April 26, 2024.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

​

Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ Second Quarter 2024 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.52 per share, payable on May 17, 2024 to shareholders of record as of May 10, 2024. ​ ​

​

​

​

​

Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated April 25, 2024

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

2

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements fo

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 25, 2024 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB Nasdaq Global Select Market

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

​

​

​

Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On January 25, 2024, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2023, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on January 26, 2023 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter 2023 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (888) 350-3899 within the U.S. and (646) 960-0343 for all other locations (passcode 4200408; host: Will Matthews, CFO).  The numbers for international participants are listed at https://events.q4irportal.com/custom/access/2324/.  Participants may also pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/979545090.  Access detail will be provided via email upon completion of registration. ​

​

​

Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On January 25, 2024, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on January 26, 2024.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

​

Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ Firth Quarter 2024 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.52 per share, payable on February 16, 2024 to shareholders of record as of February 9, 2024. ​ ​

​

​

​

​

Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated January 25, 2024

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and

0000764038false00007640382023-10-262023-10-26 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2023 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB Nasdaq Global Select Market

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

​

​

​

Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On October 26, 2023, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on October 27, 2023 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2023 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (888) 350-3899 within the U.S. and (646) 960-0343 for all other locations (passcode 4200408; host: Will Matthews, CFO).  The numbers for international participants are listed at https://events.q4irportal.com/custom/access/2324/.  Participants may also pre-register for the conference by navigating to https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/343724935.  Access detail will be provided via email upon completion of registration. ​

​

​

Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On October 26, 2023, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on October 27, 2023.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

​

Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ Fourth Quarter 2023 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.52 per share, payable on November 17, 2023 to shareholders of record as of November 10, 2023. ​ ​

​

​

​

​

Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated October 26, 2023

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and

0000764038false00007640382023-07-272023-07-27 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2023 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB Nasdaq Global Select Market

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

​

​

​

Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On July 27, 2023, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2023, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on July 28, 2023 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s second quarter 2023 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (888) 350-3899 within the U.S. and (646) 960-0343 for all other locations (passcode 4200408; host: Will Matthews, CFO).  The numbers for international participants are listed at https://events.q4irportal.com/custom/access/2324/. ​

​

​

Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On July 27, 2023, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on July 28, 2023.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

​

Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ Third Quarter 2023 Shareholder Dividend ​ On July 27, 2023, SouthState announced that the Board of Directors of the Company increased its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock from $0.50 per share to $0.52 per share. The dividend is payable on August 18, 2023 to shareholders of record as of August 11, 2023. ​ ​

​

​

​

​

Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated July 27, 2023

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1

0000764038false00007640382023-04-272023-04-27 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2023 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB Nasdaq Global Select Market

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

​

​

​

Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On April 27, 2023, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on April 28, 2023 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2023 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (833) 470-1428 within the U.S. and 929-526-1599 for all other locations (passcode 991051; host: Will Matthews, CFO). ​

​

​

Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On April 27, 2023, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on April 28, 2023.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

​

Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ Second Quarter 2023 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.50 per share, payable on May 19, 2023 to shareholders of record as of May 12, 2023. ​ ​

​

​

​

​

Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated April 27, 2023

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are based on, among other things, management’s beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections ab

0000764038false00007640382023-01-262023-01-26 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2023 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB Nasdaq Global Select Market

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

​

​

​

Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On January 26, 2023, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2022, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on January 27, 2023 at 10 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter 2022 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (844) 200-6205 within the U.S. and 929-526-1599 for all other locations (passcode 040590; host: Will Matthews, CFO). ​

​

​

Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On January 26, 2023, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on January 27, 2023.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

​

Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ First Quarter 2023 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.50 per share, payable on February 17, 2023 to shareholders of record as of February 10, 2023. ​ ​

​

​

​

​

Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated January 26, 2023

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are based on, among other things, management’s beliefs, assumptions, current expe

0000764038false00007640382022-10-242022-10-24 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2022 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB Nasdaq Global Select Market

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

​

​

​

Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On October 24, 2022, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2022, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on October 25, 2022 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2022 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (844) 200-6205 within the U.S. and 929-526-1599 for all other locations (passcode 879329; host: Will Matthews, CFO). ​

​

​

Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On October 24, 2022, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on October 25, 2022.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

​

Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ Fourth Quarter 2022 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.50 per share, payable on November 18, 2022 to shareholders of record as of November 11, 2022. ​ ​

​

​

​

​

Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated October 24, 2022

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are based on, among other things, management’s beliefs, assumptions, current expect

0000764038false00007640382022-07-282022-07-28 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2022 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB Nasdaq Global Select Market

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

​

​

​

Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

​ On July 28, 2022, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2022, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on July 29, 2022 at 9 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s second quarter 2022 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (844) 200-6205 within the U.S. and 929-526-1599 for all other locations (passcode 322914; host: Will Matthews, CFO). ​

​

​

Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ On July 28, 2022, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on July 29, 2022.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

​

Item 8.01 ​ Other Events.

​ Third Quarter 2022 Shareholder Dividend ​ On July 28, 2022, SouthState announced that the Board of Directors of the Company increased its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock from $0.49 per share to $0.50 per share. The dividend is payable on August 19, 2022 to shareholders of record as of August 12, 2022. ​ ​

​

​

​

​

Item 9.01 ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated July 28, 2022

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are based on, among other

0000764038false00007640382022-04-282022-04-28 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2022 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB Nasdaq Global Select Market

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

​

​

​

Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition

​ On April 28, 2022, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on April 29, 2022 at 10 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2022 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (844) 200-6205 within the U.S. and 929-526-1599 for all other locations (passcode 524033; host: Will Matthews, CFO). ​

​

​

Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure

​ On April 28, 2022, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on April 29, 2022.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

​

Item 8.01 ​ Other Events

​ Second Quarter 2022 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.49 per share. The dividend is payable on May 20, 2022 to shareholders of record as of May 13, 2022. ​ ​

​

​

​

​

Item 9.01 ​ ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated April 28, 2022

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are based on, among other things, management’s beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates a

0000764038false00007640382022-01-242022-01-24 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 24, 2022 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB Nasdaq Global Select Market

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

​

​

​

Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition

​ On January 24, 2022, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2021, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on January 25, 2022 at 10 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter 2021 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (844) 200-6205 within the U.S. and 929-526-1599 for all other locations (passcode 642852; host: Will Matthews, CFO). ​

​

​

Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure

​ On January 24, 2022, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on January 25, 2022.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​

​

Item 8.01 ​ Other Events

​ First Quarter 2022 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.49 per share. The dividend is payable on February 18, 2022 to shareholders of record as of February 11, 2022. ​ ​

​

​

​

​

Item 9.01 ​ ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated January 24, 2022

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are based on, among other things, management’s beliefs, assumptio

0000764038false00007640382021-10-272021-10-27 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2021 ​

SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

​ ​

1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☒ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​

​

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB Nasdaq Global Select Market

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

​

​

​

Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition

​ On October 27, 2021, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ SouthState will host a conference call on Friday, October 28, 2021 at 10 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2021 results.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (844) 200-6205 within the U.S. and 929-526-1599 for all other locations (passcode 311263; host: Will Matthews, CFO). ​

​

​

Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure

​ On October 27, 2021, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on October 28, 2021.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​ ​

​

​

​

​

Item 9.01 ​ ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ (d) ​ Exhibits:

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated October 27, 2021

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 99.2 ​

Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ Exhibit 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are based on, among other things, management’s beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections about the financial services industry, the economy and SouthState. Words and phrases such as “may,” “approximately,” “continue,” “should,” “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “is likely,” “look ahead,” “look forward,” “believe

0000764038false00007640382021-07-232021-07-23 ​ ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 23, 2021 ​

SOUTH STATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

​ ​ ​

South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​

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1101 First Street South, Suite 202 Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☒ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

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Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB Nasdaq Global Select Market

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

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Item 2.02 ​ ​ Results of Operations and Financial Condition

​ On July 23, 2021, South State Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The earnings call previously announced in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on July 14, 2021 has been cancelled.  SouthState and Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACBI) (“Atlantic Capital”) will host a joint conference call on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 8 a.m. (ET) to discuss both companies’ second quarter 2021 results.  In light of the announced merger, SouthState and Atlantic Capital have decided to host a joint conference call in order to facilitate the sharing of information that may be of interest to investors in both companies.  Investors may call in (toll free) by dialing (877) 506-9272 within the U.S. and 412-380-2004 for all other locations (passcode 10158736; host: Will Matthews, CFO). ​

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Item 7.01 ​ Regulation FD Disclosure

​ On July 23, 2021, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on July 23, 2021.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​ ​

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Item 9.01 ​ ​ Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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​ ​ Exhibit No. ​ Description

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​ ​ Exhibit 99.1 ​ Press Release, dated July 23, 2021

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Presentation for SouthState Corporation Earnings Call

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​ ​ Exhibit 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements ​ Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exc

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

​ Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2021 ​

SOUTH STATE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​ ​ ​

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South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

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1101 First Street South, Suite 202, Winter Haven, FL (Address of principal executive offices) ​ 33880 (Zip Code)

​ (863) 293-4710 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code ​ Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ☐->Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐->Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐->Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐->Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

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Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $2.50 per share SSB Nasdaq Global Select Market

​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ​ Emerging growth company       ☐ ​ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐ ​ ​ ​

Item 2.02   Results of Operations and Financial Condition ​ On April 28, 2021, SouthState Corporation (“SouthState” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter and three months ended March 31, 2021, along with certain other financial information.  Copies of the Company’s press release and presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 7.01   Regulation FD Disclosure ​ On April 28, 2021, the Company also made available the presentation (“Presentation”) prepared for use with the press release during the earnings conference call on April 29, 2021.  Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 99.2 is the text of that presentation. ​ The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the information set forth in the Presentation filed as Exhibit 99.2  to, and incorporated in, this Current Report, is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. ​ Item 8.01   Other Events ​ First Quarter 2021 Shareholder Dividend ​ The Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.47 per share.  The dividend is payable on May 21,2021 to shareholders of record as of May 14, 2021. ​ Redemptions of Subordinated Notes and Trust Preferred Securities ​ On April 28, 2021, the Company announced it received approval from its Board of Directors to redeem $25.0 million of subordinated notes  (“Subordinated Note”) and $38.5 million of trust preferred securities (“Trust Preferred Securities”) as outlined in the table below.  The Company also received regulatory approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta to redeem the Subordinated Note and Trust Preferred Securities.  The Company has delivered or will cause to deliver redemption notices to all trustees (“Trustees”) and will redeem the Subordinated Note and Trust Preferred Securities at a cash redemption price (“Redemption Price”) equal to the principal amount of the outstanding debentures and common securities, if applicable, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemptions dates (“Redemption Dates”) noted in the table below.  Upon completion of the redemptions, no notes will be outstanding as it relates to the Subordinated Note and Trust Preferred Securities. ​ Payment of the Redemption Price will be made on the Redemption Dates only upon presentation and surrender of the Subordinated Note a