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  "id": 2619982,
  "title": "Executive Parts Ways With 4,000 Shares of Regional Bank Stock, Following 11% Rally",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/executive-parts-ways-with-4-000-shares-of-regional-bank-stock",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-22T17:30:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
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    "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/08/22/executive-parts-ways-with-4-000-shares-of-regional-bank-stock-following-11-rally/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "William E. V. Matthews, Chief Financial Officer of SouthState Bank Corporation, recently divested himself of 4,000 shares of the company's common stock, as disclosed in a recent SEC Form 4 filing on August 19, 2026. The transaction was valued at $108.93 per share, while the post-transaction value, as of the August 19, 2026 market close, was $107.14 per share. SouthState Bank Corporation, a regional bank holding company, boasts a market capitalization of $10.7 billion and a trailing twelve-month revenue of $3.2 billion, underscoring its significant presence within the regional banking sector. The company's fiscal health is further evidenced by its net income of $950.2 million, which corresponds to a net profit margin of around 29.7%, indicating robust operational efficiency and profitability. SouthState Bank Corporation competes in the financial services landscape through its wide array of products, correspondent banking relationships, and a strong regional market presence. The firm employs approximately 6,431 individuals across its operations.",
  "summary": "Matthews reduced his direct stake by 9%, retaining 40,568 shares worth $4.35 million. The sale occurred as the stock maintained an 11% one-year return.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Executive Parts Ways With 4,000 Shares of Regional Bank Stock, Following 11% Rally",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/executive-parts-ways-with-4-000-shares-of-regional-bank-stock-2621809",
        "published": "2026-08-22T17:50:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Motley Fool",
        "title": "Executive Sells $164,000 Worth of Regional Bank Stock, Which Rallied 29% Over Last Year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/executive-sells-164-000-worth-of-regional-bank-stock-which-rallied-29",
        "published": "2026-08-22T18:20:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}