Ameris Bancorp (OQ:ABCB)

Business Focus: Banks

Apr 03, 2024 04:05 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP TO ANNOUCE FIRST QUARTER 2024 EARNINGS ON APRIL 25, 2024

ATLANTA, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its first quarter 2024 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, April 25, 2024. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer, and Douglas D. Strange, Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, April 26, 2024 to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Feb 23, 2024 03:05 pm ET

Ameris Bank Recognized for Excellence in Small Business Banking

ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank has been recognized with five Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking in 2023.

Feb 07, 2024 03:15 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Appoints Claire E. McLean to its Board of Directors

ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) announced that Claire E. McLean has been appointed a director of the company, effective February 7, 2024.

Jan 25, 2024 03:14 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Highlights of the Company's results for the full year 2023 include the following:

Jan 18, 2024 03:15 pm ET

Ameris Bank Launches Ameris Choice Home Mortgage Lending Program

Qualified applicants in Jacksonville, FL area eligible for up to $20,000 toward home purchase or refinance

Jan 04, 2024 03:05 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES DATE OF FOURTH QUARTER 2023 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL

ATLANTA, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, January 25, 2024. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer, and Jon S. Edwards, Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, January 26, 2024 to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Dec 21, 2023 03:05 pm ET

Clyde Anderson Joins Ameris Bank as Director of Community Lending

ATLANTA, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank is pleased to announce Clyde Anderson as director of Community Lending, effective December 18. In this newly created role, Anderson will be responsible for oversight of the bank's commitments to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and the Fair Lending programs.

Oct 30, 2023 08:00 am ET

Ameris Bank Promotes Ross McWilliams to Lead Homebuilder Division

ATLANTA, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank has promoted Ross McWilliams to executive vice president and managing director of the banks' Homebuilder Division. This group serves the homebuilder industry by providing loans and additional banking services for new home construction, as well as lot purchases and development.

Oct 26, 2023 04:05 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THIRD QUARTER 2023

Highlights of Ameris's results for the third quarter of 2023 include the following:

Oct 24, 2023 09:00 am ET

Ameris Bank Holds 14th Annual Food Drive

Customers and community members can bring nonperishable food items to Ameris locations through November 30

Oct 20, 2023 08:00 am ET

Ameris Bank Expands Business Banking

ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank is expanding its Business Banking unit adding capacity with the addition of specialized bankers to support the business's growth in multiple markets.

Oct 19, 2023 11:44 am ET

Ameris Bank Announces Settlement with Department of Justice

ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank ("Ameris" or the "Bank"), the wholly owned subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB), today announced that it has entered into a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice that resolves alleged violations of fair lending laws in the Jacksonville, Florida metropolitan area from 2016 to 2021. As noted in the Consent Order resolving the case, Ameris firmly denies violating, and maintains that it has consistently complied with, applicable fair lending laws.

Sep 27, 2023 05:00 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES DATE OF THIRD QUARTER 2023 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL

ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its third quarter 2023 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, October 26, 2023. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer, and Jon S. Edwards, Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, October 27, 2023 to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Jul 27, 2023 04:05 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER 2023

Highlights of Ameris's results for the second quarter of 2023 include the following:

Jul 06, 2023 04:05 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES DATE OF SECOND QUARTER 2023 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL

ATLANTA, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its second quarter 2023 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, July 27, 2023. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer, and Jon S. Edwards, Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, July 28, 2023 to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Apr 27, 2023 04:05 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2023

Highlights of Ameris's results for the first quarter of 2023 include the following:

Apr 04, 2023 08:00 am ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES DATE OF FIRST QUARTER 2023 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL

ATLANTA, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its first quarter 2023 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, April 27, 2023. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer, and Jon S. Edwards, Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, April 28, 2023 to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Jan 26, 2023 03:12 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Highlights of the Company's results for the full year 2022 include the following:

Jan 06, 2023 07:00 am ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES DATE OF FOURTH QUARTER 2022 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL

ATLANTA, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, January 26, 2023. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer, and Jon S. Edwards, Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, January 27, 2023 to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Oct 27, 2022 04:05 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THIRD QUARTER 2022

Highlights of the Company's results for the third quarter of 2022 include the following:

Oct 03, 2022 04:05 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES DATE OF THIRD QUARTER 2022 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL

ATLANTA, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its third quarter 2022 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, October 27, 2022. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer, and Jon S. Edwards, Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, October 28, 2022 to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Aug 16, 2022 08:00 am ET

Ameris Bank Commits $10 Million To Support Eligible First-Time Homebuyers

ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank today announced the Ameris Down Payment Grant Program, committing $10 million in grants over the next three years to eligible first-time homebuyers for down payment and closing cost assistance.

Jul 26, 2022 04:05 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER 2022

Highlights of the Company's results for the second quarter of 2022 include the following:

May 02, 2022 04:05 pm ET

Ameris Bank Donates $1,805,000 to Support 18 Rural Georgia Hospitals

ATLANTA, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the Georgia HEART Hospital Program, Ameris Bank has donated $1,805,000 to 18 rural hospitals throughout Georgia. Ameris Bank has participated in the program since 2018, contributing more than $7,800,000 to rural Georgia hospitals.

Apr 26, 2022 04:05 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2022

Highlights of the Company's results for the first quarter of 2022 include the following:

Mar 31, 2022 04:05 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES DATE OF FIRST QUARTER 2022 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL

ATLANTA, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its first quarter 2022 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer, and Jon S. Edwards, Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Mar 23, 2022 08:00 am ET

Ameris Bank Announces Reduction in Overdraft Fees

ATLANTA, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank today announced the reduction or elimination of some overdraft fees for consumer accounts, effective May 31, 2022.

Jan 27, 2022 03:05 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES RECORD 2021 FINANCIAL RESULTS

ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported record 2021 net income of $376.9 million, or $5.40 per diluted share, compared with $262.0 million, or $3.77 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2020. The Company reported adjusted net income of $368.7 million, or $5.29 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared with $300.5 million, or $4.33 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Jan 06, 2022 05:00 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES DATE OF FOURTH QUARTER 2021 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL

ATLANTA, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, January 27, 2022. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer, and Jon S. Edwards, Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, January 28, 2022 to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Dec 13, 2021 06:30 am ET

AMERIS BANK ACQUIRES BALBOA CAPITAL CORPORATION, A PREMIER ONLINE PROVIDER OF BUSINESS LENDING SOLUTIONS

ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) today announced that its banking subsidiary, Ameris Bank, has acquired Balboa Capital Corporation, an online provider of business lending solutions to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide.

Oct 28, 2021 04:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Financial Results For Third Quarter 2021

ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $81.7 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, compared with $116.1 million, or $1.67 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. The Company reported adjusted net income of $83.9 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, compared with $116.9 million, or $1.69 per diluted share, for the same period in 2020. Adjusted net income excludes after-tax merger and conversion charges, servicing r

Oct 12, 2021 04:30 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Release And Conference Call

ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its third quarter 2021 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, October 28, 2021. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer, and Jon S. Edwards, Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, October 29, 2021 to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Jul 22, 2021 04:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Financial Results For Second Quarter 2021

ATLANTA, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $88.3 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, compared with $32.2 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2020. The Company reported adjusted net income of $87.5 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, compared with $42.4 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, for the same period in 2020. Adjusted net income excludes after-tax merger and conversion charges, servicing right valuation ad

Jul 07, 2021 04:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Release And Conference Call

ATLANTA, Ga., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its second quarter 2021 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, July 22, 2021. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer, and Jon S. Edwards, Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, July 23, 2021 to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Jan 28, 2021 03:25 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2020 Financial Results

ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $94.3 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, compared with $61.2 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. The increase in net income is primarily attributable to increases in mortgage banking activity of $62.0 million and net interest income of $8.1 million, partially offset by an increase of $22.8 million in salaries and employee benefits, compared with the fourth quarter of 2019. The Company reported

Jan 07, 2021 03:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Release And Conference Call

ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, January 28, 2021. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer, and Jon S. Edwards, Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, January 29, 2021 to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Oct 22, 2020 04:30 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Financial Results For Third Quarter 2020

ATLANTA, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $116.1 million, or $1.67 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, compared with $21.4 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2019. The increase in net income is primarily attributable to increases in mortgage banking activity of $85.6 million and net interest income of $13.8 million and a decrease of merger and conversion charges of $65.2 million, partially offset by an increase of $11.7 million in provision for credit losses

Jul 27, 2020 06:01 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Financial Results For Second Quarter 2020

ATLANTA, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $32.2 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, compared with $38.9 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The decrease in net income is primarily attributable to increases in provision for credit loss expense of $83.5 million and salaries and employee benefits of $19.2 million, partially offset by an increase of $86.4 million in mortgage banking activity compared with the second quarter of 2019. The Company rep

Jul 07, 2020 04:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Release And Conference Call

ATLANTA, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its second quarter 2020 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Monday, July 27, 2020. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer, and Jon S. Edwards, Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

May 26, 2020 04:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp To Hold Virtual 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

ATLANTA, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that in response to continued public health precautions regarding in-person gatherings given the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ameris Bancorp 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, will take place as a virtual meeting only, via live audio webcast. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person.

Apr 23, 2020 04:30 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Financial Results For First Quarter 2020

ATLANTA, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $19.3 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, compared with $39.9 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. The decline in net income is attributable to a $37.6 million increase in provision for loan loss expense and a $22.2 million servicing asset write-down in the first quarter of 2020. The Company reported adjusted net income of $39.2 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2020

Apr 15, 2020 04:15 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of First Quarter 2020 Earnings Release And Conference Call

ATLANTA, April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its first quarter 2020 financial results in a press release after the market closes on Thursday, April 23, 2020. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Nicole S. Stokes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Jon S. Edwards, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, April 24, 2020 to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Dec 03, 2019 06:03 pm ET

Shareholder Alert: Robbins LLP Is Investigating the Officers and Directors of Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) on Behalf of Shareholders

Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ: ABCB) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders. Ameris Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Ameris Bank that provides banking services to retail and commercial customers.

Nov 22, 2019 05:52 pm ET

AMERIS BANCORP ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Is Investigating Ameris Bancorp on Behalf of Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder law firm, is investigating potential claims against Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ: ABCB) on behalf of Ameris Bancorp stockholders. Our investigation concerns whether Ameris Bancorp has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

Nov 21, 2019 08:00 pm ET

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Announces Investigation on Behalf of Ameris Bancorp Investors

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) announces an investigation on behalf of Ameris Bancorp (“Ameris” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ABCB) investors concerning the Company and its officers’ possible violations of federal securities laws.

Nov 21, 2019 06:41 pm ET

INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Ameris Bancorp Investors

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Ameris Bancorp (“Ameris” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ABCB) investors concerning the Company and its officers’ possible violations of federal securities laws.

Oct 18, 2019 07:01 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Financial Results For Third Quarter 2019

ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $21.4 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, compared with $41.4 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. The Company reported adjusted net income of $68.5 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, compared with $43.3 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, for the same period in 2018. Adjusted net income excludes after-tax merger and conversion charges, executive ret

Sep 30, 2019 04:15 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Release And Conference Call

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its third quarter 2019 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Friday, October 18, 2019. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, and Nicole S. Stokes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Sep 19, 2019 04:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Quarterly Dividend Increase and New Stock Repurchase Program

ATLANTA, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, reflecting an increase of 5 cents, or 50%, over the previous quarter's dividend. The dividend is payable on October 10, 2019 to shareholders of record on September 30, 2019.

Sep 16, 2019 01:33 pm ET

Ameris Bank Reveals New Logo and Brand Elements

ATLANTA, Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank today revealed a brand update, including a new logo featuring a renewed iteration of the Fidelity Bank lion. Ameris Bank merged with Fidelity earlier this year.

Jul 26, 2019 07:01 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Financial Results For Second Quarter 2019

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $38.9 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared with $9.4 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. The Company reported adjusted net income of $45.2 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared with $29.2 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, for the same period in 2018. Adjusted net income excludes after-tax merger and conversion charges, executive retireme

Jul 08, 2019 04:01 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Second Quarter 2019 Earnings Release And Conference Call

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its second quarter 2019 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Friday, July 26, 2019. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, and Nicole S. Stokes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a teleconference at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Jul 01, 2019 07:01 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Completes Acquisition Of Fidelity Southern Corporation and Announces Appointment Of New CEO

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (NasdaqGS: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it completed the acquisition of Fidelity Southern Corporation (NasdaqGS: LION) ("Fidelity") as of July 1, 2019. Immediately following the acquisition, Fidelity's banking subsidiary, Fidelity Bank, was merged with and into the Company's banking subsidiary, Ameris Bank, with Ameris Bank surviving the merger. Fidelity Bank previously operated 62 branches, 46 of which were located in Georgia and 16 of which were located in Florida. Based on March 31, 2019, financial data and e

May 06, 2019 01:44 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp and Fidelity Southern Corporation Shareholders Approve Merger

MOULTRIE, Ga. and ATLANTA, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) ("Ameris"), the parent company of Ameris Bank, and Fidelity Southern Corporation (Nasdaq: LION) ("Fidelity"), the parent company of Fidelity Bank, jointly announced that, at their respective special meetings of shareholders held today, shareholders of both companies have voted to approve all proposals necessary to complete the merger of Fidelity with and into Ameris. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019 and remains subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and other customa

May 06, 2019 01:00 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp and Fidelity Southern Corporation Shareholders Approve Merger

Apr 23, 2019 07:01 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Financial Results For First Quarter 2019

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $39.9 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, compared with $26.7 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The Company reported adjusted net income of $42.6 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, compared with $27.8 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, for the same period in 2018. Adjusted net income excludes after-tax merger and conversion charges, restructuring

Apr 08, 2019 06:52 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of First Quarter 2019 Earnings Release And Conference Call

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its first quarter 2019 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Dennis J. Zember Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Nicole S. Stokes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a teleconference at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Jan 25, 2019 06:05 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces 2018 Financial Results

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $121.0 million, or $2.80 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared with $73.5 million, or $1.98 per diluted share, for 2017. For the quarter ending December 31, 2018, reported results include net income of $43.5 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, compared with $9.2 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the same period in 2017.

Jan 09, 2019 03:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Fourth Quarter 2018 Earnings Release And Conference Call

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its fourth quarter and full year 2018 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Friday, January 25, 2019. Dennis J. Zember Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Nicole S. Stokes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a teleconference at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Jan 09, 2019 03:02 pm ET

INVESTOR ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of an Investigation Regarding Whether the Sale of Fidelity Southern Corporation to Ameris Bancorp is Fair to Shareholders

The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP: To: All Persons or Entities who purchased Fidelity Southern Corporation (“Fidelity” or the “Company”) (NASDAQGS: LION) stock prior to December 17, 2018. You are hereby...

Jan 07, 2019 11:22 am ET

MERGER ALERT – FPBF and LION: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Investigations Concerning the Sale of these Companies

The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that investigations have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. FPB Financial Corp. (OTCMKTS: FPBF) Merger...

Dec 20, 2018 04:00 pm ET

MERGER ALERT – SPA and LION: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Investigations Concerning the Sale of these Companies

Dec 20, 2018 09:41 am ET

FIDELITY SOUTHERN INVESTOR ALERT BY THE FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF LOUISIANA: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Fidelity Southern Corporation - LION

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of Fidelity Southern Corporation ("Fidelity") (NasdaqGS: LION) to Ameris Bancorp (NasdaqGS: ABCB) ("Ameris"). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Fidelity will receive only 0.80 shares of Ameris for each share of Fidelity that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration underval

Dec 17, 2018 12:50 pm ET

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating the Board of Directors of Fidelity Southern Corporation (LION) on Behalf of Stockholders and Encourages LION Investors to Contact the Firm

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Fidelity Southern Corporation (NASDAQ: LION) on behalf of stockholders concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:...

Dec 17, 2018 11:09 am ET

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of an Investigation Regarding Whether the Sale of Fidelity Southern Corporation to Ameris Bancorp is Fair to Shareholders

Dec 17, 2018 07:17 am ET

Ameris Bancorp and Fidelity Southern Corporation Announce Merger Agreement

MOULTRIE, Ga. and ATLANTA, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) ("Ameris"), the parent company of Ameris Bank, and Fidelity Southern Corporation (Nasdaq: LION) ("Fidelity"), the parent company of Fidelity Bank, jointly announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Fidelity will merge with and into Ameris in an all-stock transaction. Based on September 30, 2018 results, and excluding purchase accounting adjustments, the combined company will have approximately $16.2 billion in assets and a branching network across four states. Pro form

Dec 05, 2018 11:46 am ET

US Premium Finance, a Division of Ameris Bank, Adds Key Executive To Its Leadership Team

Ameris Bank has announced the addition of Dennis Pauls as senior vice president, national sales to the leadership team of US Premium Finance (USPF), a division of Ameris Bank. US Premium Finance is one of the largest insurance premium finance companies in the country.

Oct 25, 2018 07:00 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces $100 Million Stock Repurchase Program

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $100 million of its outstanding common stock. Repurchases of shares, which are authorized to occur over the next twelve months, will be made in accordance with applicable securities laws and may be made from time to time in the open market or by negotiated transactions. The amount and timing of repurchases will be based on a variety of factors, including share acquisition price, regulatory limitations and ot

Oct 19, 2018 07:00 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Record Earnings For Third Quarter 2018

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $41.4 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, compared with $20.2 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The Company reported adjusted net income of $43.3 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, compared with $23.6 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2017. Adjusted net income for the period excludes after-tax merger and conve

Oct 02, 2018 04:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Third Quarter 2018 Earnings Release And Conference Call

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its third quarter 2018 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Friday, October 19, 2018. Dennis J. Zember Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Nicole S. Stokes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a teleconference at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Sep 20, 2018 07:00 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces $20 Million Of Efficiency Inititiaves For 2019

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today announced certain cost saving initiatives for 2019 that are expected to reduce annual operating expense by an aggregate of approximately $20.0 million during 2019. The plan includes several initiatives, including reduced data processing fees and certain branch closure and consolidation plans. Commenting on the Company's initiatives, Dennis J. Zember, Jr., the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are determined to continue driving our operating efficiency lower, belie

Sep 07, 2018 10:05 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Retirement of Stephen Melton

Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the “Company”), the parent company of Ameris Bank, today announced that Stephen A. Melton, executive vice president and general counsel of the Company and Ameris Bank, will be retiring on September 30, 2018. Mr. Melton joined the Company in 2011, serving as executive vice president and chief risk officer through September 2017, when he was named general counsel.

Aug 07, 2018 07:50 am ET

Analysis: Positioning to Benefit within Anika Therapeutics, Ameris, Century Communities, Energous, Consolidated Communications, and Globalstar — Research Highlights Growth, Revenue, and Consolidated R

In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Anika Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ANIK), Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB),...

Jul 27, 2018 07:00 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Financial Results For Second Quarter 2018

MOULTRIE, Ga., July 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $9.4 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, compared with $23.1 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. For the year-to-date period ending June 30, 2018, the Company reported net income of $36.0 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, compared with $44.2 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, for the same period in 2017.

Jul 02, 2018 07:05 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Completes Acquisition Of Hamilton State Bancshares, Inc. And Announces Date Of Second Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Date And Conference Call

MOULTRIE, Ga., July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it completed the acquisition of Hamilton State Bancshares, Inc. ("Hamilton") as of June 29, 2018. Immediately following the acquisition, Hamilton's banking subsidiary, Hamilton State Bank, was merged with and into the Company's banking subsidiary, Ameris Bank, with Ameris Bank the surviving bank in the merger. Hamilton State Bank previously operated 28 banking locations, with 24 located within the Atlanta MSA, two located in the Gainesville, Georgia MSA and the remaining two loca

Jun 06, 2018 05:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces CEO Succession

MOULTRIE, Ga., June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company"), the parent company of Ameris Bank, today announced that effective as of July 5, 2018, Edwin W. Hortman, Jr. will be succeeded as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ameris Bancorp by Dennis J. Zember Jr. Mr. Zember currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of Ameris Bank.

May 29, 2018 07:05 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Completes Acquisition of Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation

MOULTRIE, Ga., May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") announced today that it completed the acquisition of Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation ("ACFC") as of May 25, 2018. Immediately following the acquisition, ACFC's banking subsidiary, Atlantic Coast Bank, was merged with and into the Company's banking subsidiary, Ameris Bank, with Ameris Bank the surviving bank in the merger. Atlantic Coast Bank previously operated twelve banking locations, eight of which are located in Jacksonville, Florida, with the remaining four located in Southeast Georgia.

May 02, 2018 08:30 am ET

New Research Coverage Highlights Hope, Golden Entertainment, The RMR Group, Piper Jaffray Companies, CyberOptics, and Ameris — Consolidated Revenues, Company Growth, and Expectations for 2018

NEW YORK, May 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOPE), Golden Entertainment,...

Apr 20, 2018 07:00 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Financial Results For First Quarter 2018

MOULTRIE, Ga., April 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $26.7 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, compared with $21.2 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. The Company reported adjusted net income of $27.8 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2018, compared with $21.6 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2017. Adjusted net income excludes after-tax merger and acquisition costs and loss on the sale of f

Apr 06, 2018 04:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of First Quarter 2018 Earnings Release And Conference Call

MOULTRIE, Ga., April 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today announced that it intends to release its first quarter 2018 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Friday, April 20, 2018. Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, Dennis J. Zember Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Nicole S. Stokes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a teleconference at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Mar 02, 2018 08:20 am ET

New Research Coverage Highlights Eleven Biotherapeutics, Enova International, Veracyte, Ameris, Veritiv, and United Fire Group — Consolidated Revenues, Company Growth, and Expectations for 2018

NEW YORK, March 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Eleven Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:EBIO), Enova International,...

Jan 26, 2018 06:02 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces 2017 Financial Results

MOULTRIE, Ga., Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $73.5 million, or $1.98 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared with $72.1 million, or $2.08 per diluted share, for 2016. For the quarter ending December 31, 2017, reported results include net income of $9.2 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared with $18.2 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the same period in 2016. The financial results include a charge of $13.4 million to income tax expense related to the valuation of the Company's

Jan 26, 2018 06:01 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Signs Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Hamilton State Bancshares, Inc.

MOULTRIE, Ga. and HOSCHTON, Ga., Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) ("Ameris"), the parent company of Ameris Bank, announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Ameris will acquire Hamilton State Bancshares, Inc. ("Hamilton"), the parent company of Hamilton State Bank, Hoschton, Georgia. Upon completion of the transaction, and including the previously announced acquisition of Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation, the combined company will have approximately $11.3 billion in assets and a branching network across four states.

Jan 26, 2018 06:00 am ET

Ameris Bancorp to Acquire the Remainder of US Premium Finance

MOULTRIE, Ga. and NORCROSS, Ga., Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) ("Ameris"), the parent company of Ameris Bank, announced today the signing of a definitive stock purchase agreement under which Ameris will acquire the remainder of the outstanding shares of US Premium Finance Holding Company ("USPF"). Since early 2017, the business of USPF has operated as a division of Ameris Bank, the banking subsidiary of Ameris. Ameris has held a minority ownership position in USPF during that time. The acquisition is scheduled to close in the first quarter of 2018.

Jan 08, 2018 08:05 am ET

Report: Developing Opportunities within Kronos Worldwide, Emerge Energy Services LP, Achaogen, Ameris, Forward Air, and Northwest Bancshares — Future Expectations, Projections Moving into 2018

NEW YORK, Jan. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Kronos Worldwide Inc (NYSE:KRO), Emerge Energy...

Jan 02, 2018 03:55 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Fourth Quarter 2017 Earnings Release And Conference Call

MOULTRIE, Ga., Jan. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today announced that it intends to release its fourth quarter and full year 2017 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Friday, January 26, 2018. Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, Dennis J. Zember Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Nicole S. Stokes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a teleconference at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropr

Dec 14, 2017 03:01 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Formal Exit From FDIC Consent Order

MOULTRIE, Ga., Dec. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB), the parent company of Ameris Bank, today announced that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has terminated the Consent Order it issued to Ameris Bank on December 16, 2016, effective immediately.

Dec 07, 2017 04:34 pm ET

B. Riley FBR Acts as Sell-Side Advisor to Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation in its Sale to Ameris Bancorp

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B. Riley FBR, Inc. (“B. Riley FBR”), a leading full service investment bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:RILY), served as a sell-side advisor to Atlantic Coast...

Dec 06, 2017 04:10 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Executive Team Promotions

MOULTRIE, Ga., Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company"), the parent company of Ameris Bank, today announced promotions on its executive team. Effective as of January 1, 2018, Edwin W. Hortman, Jr. will be succeeded as Chief Executive Officer of Ameris Bank by Dennis J. Zember Jr., previously Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ameris Bank. From February 2005 until June 2016, Mr. Zember also served as Chief Financial Officer of Ameris Bank.

Nov 20, 2017 07:22 pm ET

ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL INVESTOR ALERT BY THE FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF LOUISIANA: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Atlantic Coast Financial Corp

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation ("Atlantic" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ACFC) to Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ: ABCB). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Atlantic will receive only 0.17 shares of Ameris common stock and $1.39 in cash for each share of Atlantic that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate

Nov 17, 2017 08:05 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Signs Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation

MOULTRIE, Ga. and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) ("Ameris"), the parent company of Ameris Bank, announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Ameris will acquire Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: ACFC) ("Atlantic Coast"), the parent company of Atlantic Coast Bank, Jacksonville, Florida. Upon completion of the transaction, the combined company will have approximately $8.6 billion in assets, $6.9 billion in loans, $6.6 billion in deposits and a branching network across four states.

Oct 19, 2017 08:00 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Financial Results For Third Quarter 2017

MOULTRIE, Ga., Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $20.2 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, compared with $21.6 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. For the year-to-date period ending September 30, 2017, the Company reported net income of $64.4 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, compared with $53.9 million, or $1.56 per diluted share, for the same period in 2016. Results for the quarter were affected by additional charges associated wi

Sep 28, 2017 09:30 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Third Quarter 2017 Earnings Release And Conference Call

MOULTRIE, Ga., Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today announced that it intends to release its third quarter 2017 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dennis J. Zember Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will host a teleconference at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Jul 21, 2017 08:00 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Financial Results For Second Quarter 2017

MOULTRIE, Ga., July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $23.1 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, compared with $20.0 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. For the year-to-date period ending June 30, 2017, the Company reported net income of $44.2 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, compared with $32.4 million, or $0.95 per share, for the same period in 2016.

Jun 23, 2017 01:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Release And Conference Call

MOULTRIE, Ga., June 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today announced that it intends to release its second quarter 2017 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Friday, July 21, 2017. Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dennis J. Zember Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, will host a teleconference at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Apr 21, 2017 08:00 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces 20% Increase In Operating Results For First Quarter 2017

MOULTRIE, Ga., April 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $21.2 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, compared with $12.3 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. Commenting on the Company's quarterly results, Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We delivered another quarter of consistent financial results with very little noise. Generally, the first quarter is our most challenging quarter, but control of operati

Apr 04, 2017 05:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of First Quarter 2017 Earnings Release And Conference Call

MOULTRIE, Ga., April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today announced that it intends to release its first quarter 2017 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Friday, April 21, 2017. Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dennis J. Zember Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, will host a teleconference at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Mar 13, 2017 03:00 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Closes Subordinated Notes Offering

MOULTRIE, Ga., March 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company"), the parent holding company of Ameris Bank (the "Bank"), announced today the closing of its underwritten public offering of $75 million of its 5.75% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2027 (the "Notes"). Stephens Inc. acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering and Sandler O'Neill + Partners, L.P. acted as co-manager.

Mar 07, 2017 06:13 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Pricing Of Subordinated Notes Offering

MOULTRIE, Ga., March 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company"), the parent holding company of Ameris Bank (the "Bank"), announced today that it has priced $75 million of its 5.75% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2027 (the "Notes"). The Notes have an initial fixed interest rate of 5.75% until March 15, 2022, payable semi-annually in arrears, and a 10-year term and were offered to the public at par. Commencing March 15, 2022, the interest rate on the Notes resets quarterly to a floating rate per annum equal to the then-current three-month LIBOR plus 3

Mar 06, 2017 04:01 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Closes Common Stock Offering

MOULTRIE, Ga., March 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company"), the parent holding company of Ameris Bank (the "Bank"), announced today the closing of its underwritten public offering of 2,012,500 shares of the Company's common stock at a price to the public of $46.50 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $93.58 million, which includes 262,500 shares pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters' purchase option. The net proceeds to the Company after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions were approximately $88.90 million. Stephens Inc. and Keefe,

Mar 06, 2017 09:07 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Commencement Of Subordinated Notes Offering

MOULTRIE, Ga., March 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company"), the parent holding company of Ameris Bank (the "Bank"), announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of approximately $75 million in aggregate principal amount of its fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2027 (the "Notes").

Mar 01, 2017 09:29 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Pricing Of Common Stock Offering

MOULTRIE, Ga., March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company"), the parent holding company of Ameris Bank (the "Bank"), announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 1,750,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a price to the public of $46.50 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $81.4 million. The net proceeds to the Company after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions are expected to be approximately $77.3 million. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 262,500 shares

Feb 28, 2017 04:01 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Commencement Of Common Stock Offering

MOULTRIE, Ga., Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company"), the parent holding company of Ameris Bank (the "Bank"), announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of approximately $75 million of the Company's common stock. The Company also expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the shares of its common stock sold in the offering.

Jan 20, 2017 07:00 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces 2016 Financial Results

MOULTRIE, Ga., Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported net income of $72.1 million, or $2.08 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared with $40.8 million, or $1.27 per share, for 2015. For the quarter ending December 31, 2016, reported results include net income of $18.2 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, compared with $14.1 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the same period in 2015.

Jan 10, 2017 04:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Fourth Quarter 2016 Earnings Release And Conference Call

MOULTRIE, Ga., Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today announced that it intends to release its fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Friday, January 20, 2017. Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dennis J. Zember Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, will host a teleconference at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Dec 19, 2016 07:00 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Highly Accretive Joint Venture With USPF and an Agreement With Regulators Concerning BSA

MOULTRIE, Ga., Dec. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today announced that its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Ameris Bank, has entered into a joint venture with US Premium Finance ("USPF") under which Ameris Bank will be the exclusive provider of credit on USPF's nationwide platform. USPF, the nation's sixth largest provider of credit on property and casualty premiums, currently has approximately 1,000 insurance agency customers in 50 states and approximately $400 million in outstanding loans originated and serviced, of which approximately 92% are

Oct 17, 2016 08:00 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Reports Record Net Income For Third Quarter 2016

MOULTRIE, Ga., Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported operating net income of $21.6 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, a 35% increase when compared with $15.9 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. Operating earnings and reported earnings for the third quarter of 2016 are identical, though operating earnings for the third quarter of 2015 exclude $290,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, of after-tax merger costs.

Sep 19, 2016 05:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Release And Conference Call

MOULTRIE, Ga., Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today announced that it intends to release its third quarter 2016 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Monday, October 17, 2016. Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dennis J. Zember Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, will host a teleconference at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Sep 08, 2016 05:05 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Increased Third Quarter 2016 Dividend

MOULTRIE, Ga., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share, payable October 11, 2016, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2016. This reflects a doubling of the prior dividend of $0.05 per common share paid in recent quarters.

Jul 22, 2016 08:05 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Reports Net Income Of $20.0 Million, Or $0.57 Per Diluted Share, For Second Quarter 2016

MOULTRIE, Ga., July 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported operating net income of $20.0 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, compared with $12.3 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. For the year-to-date period ending June 30, 2016, the Company reported operating net income of $36.5 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, compared with $22.1 million, or $0.70 per share, for the same period in 2015.

Jul 01, 2016 12:00 pm ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Release And Conference Call

MOULTRIE, Ga., July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today announced that it intends to release its second quarter 2016 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Friday, July 22, 2016. Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dennis J. Zember Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, will host a teleconference at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Apr 22, 2016 08:05 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Reports Operating Net Income of $16.5 Million, or $0.50 Per Diluted Share, for First Quarter 2016

MOULTRIE, Ga., April 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today reported operating net income of $16.5 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, compared with $9.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. Commenting on the Company's quarterly results, Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are very pleased with our operating results and performance ratios that our outstanding bankers produced in the first quarter. Even more encouraging is the p

Apr 12, 2016 11:30 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces Date Of First Quarter 2016 Earnings Release And Conference Call

MOULTRIE, Ga., April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bancorp (Nasdaq: ABCB) (the "Company") today announced that it intends to release its first quarter 2016 financial results in a press release before the market opens on Friday, April 22, 2016. Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dennis J. Zember Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a teleconference at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on that same day to discuss the Company's results and answer appropriate questions.

Jan 22, 2016 07:00 am ET

Ameris Bancorp Announces 2015 Financial Results

MOULTRIE, Ga., Jan. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AMERIS BANCORP (NASDAQ-GS: ABCB), (the "Company"), today reported operating net income of $53.3 million, or $1.66 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared with $41.2 million, or $1.57 per share, for 2014. Operating net income excludes $12.5 million and $2.8 million of after-tax acquisition-related costs and non-recurring credit charges in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Commenting on the Company's earnings, Edwin W. Hortman, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said, "I am pleased with our improvement in 2015