Ameris Bancorp DEFA14A, filed Apr 24, 2023
Ameris Bancorp (ABCB)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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AMERIS BANCORP
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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| Step 1: Go to www.envisionreports.com/ABCB. Step 2: Click on Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Step 3: Follow the instructions on the screen to log in. www.envisionreports.com/ABCB Online Go to www.envisionreports.com/ABCB or scan the QR code — login details are located in the shaded bar below. Shareholders’ Meeting Notice 03SQKB + + Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Ameris Bancorp Shareholders’ Meeting to be Held on June 5, 2023 Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual shareholders’ meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important! This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The 2023 proxy statement and annual report to shareholders are available at: Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials – If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side on or before May 26, 2023 to facilitate timely delivery. 2NOT Easy Online Access — View your proxy materials and vote. When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future materials. Step 4: Make your selections as instructed on each screen for your delivery preferences. Step 5: Vote your shares. |
| Here’s how to order a copy of the proxy materials and select delivery preferences: Current and future delivery requests can be submitted using the options below. If you request an email copy, you will receive an email with a link to the current meeting materials. PLEASE NOTE: You must use the number in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a copy of the proxy materials. — Internet – Go to www.envisionreports.com/ABCB. Click Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. — Phone – Call us free of charge at 1-866-641-4276. — Email – Send an email to investorvote@computershare.com with “Proxy Materials Ameris Bancorp” in the subject line. Include your full name and address, plus the number located in the shaded bar on the reverse side, and state that you want a paper copy of the meeting materials. To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of proxy materials must be received by May 26, 2023. The 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Ameris Bancorp will be held on June 5, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. ET, virtually via the internet at https://meetnow.global/MQWD56S. To access the virtual meeting, you must have the information that is printed in the shaded bar located on the reverse side of this form. Proposals to be voted on at the annual meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors’ recommendations. The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed. 1. Election of 13 directors to serve until the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. 01 - William I. Bowen, Jr. 02 - Rodney D. Bullard 03 - Wm. Millard Choate 04 - R. Dale Ezzell 05 - Leo J. Hill 06 - Daniel B. Jeter 07 - Robert P. Lynch 08 - Elizabeth A. McCague 09 - James B. Miller, Jr. 10 - Gloria A. O’Neal 11 - H. Palmer Proctor, Jr. 12 - William H. Stern 13 - Jimmy D. Veal The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR Proposals 2 and 3. 2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023. 3. Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. PLEASE NOTE – YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote your shares you must vote online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. Shareholders’ Meeting Notice |
