Ameris Bancorp authorizes up to $200 million share repurchase program

Ameris Bancorp's board approved a stock buyback program that allows the company to repurchase up to $200 million of its common shares. The authorization was made on October 16, 2026, following the release of its third‑quarter 2026 results. The quarter showed net income of $116.1 million, diluted earnings per share of $1.73, return on assets of 1.61% and return on equity of 15.01%.

The company indicated the repurchase program is intended to return capital to shareholders and may help support the share price, according to the board’s announcement ().

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