Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on May 21, 2026, with shareholders able to vote and ask questions online.

• Proxy materials are primarily distributed electronically to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

• Shareholders of record as of March 12, 2026, are entitled to vote on key proposals.

• 2025 financial highlights include $412.2M net income, 1.54% ROA, 14.5% TBV growth, and a 3.79% net interest margin.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote to elect ten directors, ratify KPMG LLP as auditor for 2026, and approve executive compensation in a non-binding advisory vote.

• Majority voting applies for uncontested director elections; directors must tender resignations if not elected by a majority.

• Shareholder proposals and nominations for the 2027 meeting must be submitted between November 8 and December 8, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of ten directors, 90% of whom are independent, with a strong lead independent director and independent committees.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, Corporate Governance and Nominating, Executive, and Enterprise Risk.

• Annual board and committee self-assessments, director education, and regular executive sessions are conducted.

• No poison pill is in effect, and there are no supermajority voting requirements.