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Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on February 24, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers). Chief Strategy Officer James LaHaise retiring April 30, 2026; will provide transition support for 3 months post-retirement.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Chief Strategy Officer James LaHaise retiring April 30, 2026; will provide transition support for 3 months post-retirement
- SERP benefit: $100,000/year for 10 years ($1M total), contingent on maintaining signed release through Retirement Date
- Equity awards (restricted shares + performance units) treated per existing plan terms: no accelerated vesting or special modifications granted
- No successor named for Chief Strategy Officer role: strategic function leadership gap is a watch item
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