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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

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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): 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

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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): 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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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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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

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