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SSB · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed March 3, 2026

Southstate Bank Corp — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
March 3, 2026
Ticker
SSB
Accession
0001104659-26-022582
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SouthState Bank Corporation's board urges voting For all 14 director nominees, Say-on-Pay, and EY at the 2026 meeting.

About Southstate Bank Corp
Market cap
$9.2B
1Y TSR
+9.6%
3Y TSR
+14.5%
Board grade
C+
Sector
Financial Services
CEO
John C Corbett
Last annual meeting: Apr 15, 2026 · View full Southstate Bank Corp profile →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

(Rule 14a-101)

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.    )

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Definitive Proxy Statement

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Your Vote Counts! Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SSB2026 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # V83424-P45912 SOUTHSTATE BANK CORPORATION 1101 FIRST STREET SOUTH WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880 SOUTHSTATE BANK CORPORATION 2026 Annual Meeting Vote by April 14, 2026 11:59 PM ET for shares held directly. For shares held in a Plan, vote by April 12, 2026 11:59 PM ET. You invested in SOUTHSTATE BANK CORPORATION and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on April 15, 2026. Get informed before you vote View the Notice & Proxy Statement, Annual Report on Form 10-K and Shareholder Letter online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 1, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. Vote Virtually at the Meeting* April 15, 2026 9:30 AM, EDT

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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. Vote at www.ProxyVote.com Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”. Voting Items Board Recommends V83425-P45912 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 1a. David R. Brooks For 1b. Ronald M. Cofield, Sr. For 1c. Shantella E. Cooper For 1d. John C. Corbett For 1e. Martin B. Davis For 1f. Janet P. Froetscher For 1g. Merriann Metz For 1h. G. Ruffner Page, Jr. For 1i. William Knox Pou, Jr. For 1j. James W. Roquemore For 1k. David G. Salyers For 1l. Benjamin E. Sasse For 1m. G. Stacy Smith For 1n. Joshua A. Snively For 2. Approval, as an advisory, non-binding “say on pay” resolution, of our executive compensation; For 3. Ratification, as an advisory, non-binding vote, of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. For NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

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Frequently asked questions

When did Southstate Bank Corp file this DEFA14A?
Southstate Bank Corp (SSB) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on March 3, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001104659-26-022582.
What does a DEFA14A disclose?
DEFA14A is additional definitive proxy soliciting material filed in connection with a shareholder meeting — supplemental letters, slides, or amendments issued after the main proxy statement.
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
SouthState Bank Corporation's board urges voting For all 14 director nominees, Say-on-Pay, and EY at the 2026 meeting. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the additional proxy materials; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
Where can I find Southstate Bank Corp's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Southstate Bank Corp has filed under CIK 764038, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.
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