---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001558370-24-016230"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SSB"
cik: "0000764038"
company_name: "SouthState Bank Corp"
filed_at: "2024-12-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T03:48:25.844086+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SouthState receives all regulatory approvals for Independent Bank Group merger; close ~Jan 1, 2025

## Summary
- Federal Reserve Board and OCC approved both holding company and bank subsidiary mergers on Dec 13, 2024.
- All required regulatory approvals for the merger with Independent Bank Group have been received.
- Merger expected to close on or about January 1, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
- Merger Agreement dated May 17, 2024; SouthState to issue stock to Independent shareholders.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001558370-24-016230
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SSB
- cik: 0000764038
- company_name: SouthState Bank Corp
- filed_at: 2024-12-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/764038/000155837024016230/0001558370-24-016230-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/764038/000155837024016230/ssb-20241213x8k.htm

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