Ameris Bancorp Director Leo J. Hill Receives 1,003 Restricted Stock Units

This Form 4 filing reports that Leo J. Hill, a director of Ameris Bancorp (ABCB), received 1,003 restricted stock units on May 21, 2026. The shares were granted at $0 per share as part of the company's 2021 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan and will vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027, or the date of the 2027 annual shareholders' meeting. Following this transaction, Hill directly owns 16,263.0953 shares, which includes 4.56348 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment. Additionally, Hill has indirect ownership through his spouse (466.9744 shares) and a family trust (18,058 shares). The filing demonstrates ongoing equity-based compensation for board members and aligns director interests with shareholder value creation through long-term vesting requirements.