Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
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May 6, 2019
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Ameris Bancorp
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Georgia
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001-13901
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58-1456434
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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310 First Street, S.E., Moultrie, Georgia
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31768
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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(229) 890-1111
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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o
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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o
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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o
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Title of each class
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Trading Symbol(s)
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Name of each exchange on which registered
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Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share
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ABCB
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Nasdaq Global Select Market
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Votes For
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Votes Against
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Votes Abstained
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Broker Non-Votes
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39,557,578
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580,150
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58,459
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N/A
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By:
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/s/ Nicole S. Stokes
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Nicole S. Stokes
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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