First Quarter 2025 Performance and Operational Highlights Net income of $10.4 million, or $1.03 per diluted shareCore net income(1) of $10.3 million, or $1.03 per diluted share(1)Pretax pre-provision core net income(1) of $14.2 millionNet interest income of $24.9 million, a decrease of $171,000 from the prior quarterNet interest margin ("NIM") of 3.75%, up 9 basis points from the prior quarterReturn on average assets ("ROAA") of 1.48%; return on average stockholders' equity ("ROAE") of 14.67%; and return on average tangible common equity ("ROATCE")(1) of 17.19%Core ROAA(1) of 1.47%; and core ROATCE(1) of 17.16%Efficiency ratio of 46.42%Linked-quarter loans grew 6.1

ANNISTON, Ala., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) ("Southern States"), the holding company for Southern States Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank (the "Bank"), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.09 per share. The dividend is payable on May 12, 2025 to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2025. About Southern States Bancshares, Inc. Headquartered in Anniston, Alabama, Southern States Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern States Bank. The Bank is a full-service community banking institution, w

NASHVILLE, Tenn. and ANNISTON, Ala., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FB Financial Corporation ("FB Financial") (NYSE:FBK), the parent company of FirstBank, and Southern States Bancshares, Inc. ("Southern States") (NASDAQ:SSBK), the parent company of Southern States Bank, jointly announced their entry into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Southern States will be merged with and into FB Financial. Southern States is headquartered in Anniston, Alabama, with 15 branches across Alabama and Georgia, along with two loan production offices in the Atlanta MSA. Southern States' core markets include a mix of community and metropolitan markets that match FB Financial's desired

FB Financial Corporation ("FB Financial") (NYSE:FBK), the parent company of FirstBank, and Southern States Bancshares, Inc. ("Southern States") (NASDAQ:SSBK), the parent company of Southern States Bank, jointly announced their entry into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Southern States will be merged with and into FB Financial. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250331822225/en/ Southern States is headquartered in Anniston, Alabama, with 15 branches across Alabama and Georgia, along with two loan production offices in the Atlanta MSA. Southern States' core markets include a mix of community and metropol

Fourth Quarter 2024 Performance and Operational Highlights Net income of $11.2 million, or $1.11 per diluted shareCore net income(1) of $10.5 million, or $1.04 per diluted share(1)Pretax pre-provision core net income(1) of $14.0 millionNet interest income of $25.1 million, an increase of $804,000 from the prior quarterNet interest margin ("NIM") of 3.66%, up 1 basis point from the prior quarterReturn on average assets ("ROAA") of 1.55%; return on average stockholders' equity ("ROAE") of 16.13%; and return on average tangible common equity ("ROATCE")(1) of 18.87% Core ROAA(1) of 1.45%; and core ROATCE(1) of 17.67%Efficiency ratio of 46.67%; and core efficiency ratio of 47.78%Linked-quarter l

ANNISTON, Ala., Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) ("Southern States"), the holding company for Southern States Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank (the "Bank"), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.09 per share. The dividend is payable on February 14, 2025 to shareholders of record as of February 3, 2025. About Southern States Bancshares, Inc. Headquartered in Anniston, Alabama, Southern States Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern States Bank. The Bank is a full-service community banking i

Third Quarter 2024 Performance and Operational Highlights Net income of $7.4 million, or $0.76 per diluted shareCore net income(1) of $8.7 million, or $0.89 per diluted share(1)Core pretax pre-provision net income(1) of $13.8 millionNet interest income of $24.2 million, an increase of $2.7 million from the prior quarterNet interest margin ("NIM") of 3.65%, up 9 basis points from the prior quarterNIM of 3.66% on a fully-taxable equivalent basis ("NIM - FTE")(1)Return on average assets ("ROAA") of 1.05%; return on average stockholders' equity ("ROAE") of 11.89%; and return on average tangible common equity ("ROATCE")(1) of 13.35%Core ROAA(1) of 1.24%; and core ROATCE(1) of 15.74%Efficiency ra

ANNISTON, Ala., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) ("Southern States"), the holding company for Southern States Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank (the "Bank"), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.09 per share. The dividend is payable on November 15, 2024 to shareholders of record as of November 1, 2024. About Southern States Bancshares, Inc. Headquartered in Anniston, Alabama, Southern States Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern States Bank. The Bank is a full-service community banking insti

Second Quarter 2024 Performance and Operational Highlights Net income of $8.2 million, or $0.90 per diluted shareCore net income(1) of $9.1 million, or $1.00 per diluted share(1)Net interest income of $21.6 million, an increase of $740,000 from the prior quarterNet interest margin ("NIM") of 3.56%, down 3 basis points from the prior quarterNIM of 3.57% on a fully-taxable equivalent basis ("NIM - FTE")(1)Return on average assets ("ROAA") of 1.29%; return on average stockholders' equity ("ROAE") of 14.55%; and return on average tangible common equity ("ROATCE")(1) of 15.79%Core ROAA(1) of 1.43%; and core ROATCE(1) of 17.44%Efficiency ratio of 49.78%; and core efficiency ratio of 44.75%Linked-

ANNISTON, Ala., July 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) ("Southern States"), the holding company for Southern States Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank (the "Bank"), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.09 per share. The dividend is payable on August 12, 2024 to shareholders of record as of July 31, 2024. About Southern States Bancshares, Inc.Headquartered in Anniston, Alabama, Southern States Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern States Bank. The Bank is a full-service community banking institut

ANNISTON, Ala., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) ("Southern States" or the "Company"), the holding company for Southern States Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank (the "Bank"), today announced the retirement of Chief Operating Officer Jack Swift, effective May 31, 2024. Swift's retirement culminates 18 years of service at Southern States, during which he served five years as Senior Executive Vice President and COO. "On behalf of our Board of Directors and all of our Southern States colleagues, I congratulate Jack on the culmination of his 40-year banking career," said Mark Chambers, Chief Executive Officer and President. "He h

Mark Chambers, Current President, Appointed Chief Executive Officer J. Henry Smith, IV Named Chairman of Company and Bank Boards Chairman and CEO Stephen Whatley Retires After 16 Years at the Helm ANNISTON, Ala., May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) ("Southern States" or the "Company"), the holding company for Southern States Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank (the "Bank"), today announced the appointment of Mark Chambers as Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds retiring Chief Executive Officer and Founder Stephen Whatley. The changes were effective April 28, 2023. Mr. Whatley, 71, also retired from his positions as Chairman of th

ANNISTON, Ala., Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) ("Southern States" or the "Company"), the holding company for Southern States Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank (the "Bank"), today announced the appointment of three new directors, increasing the total number of independent directors to eight and the total number of directors to thirteen. Each new director also joined the Board of Southern States Bank. Jonathan Hinton, Christine Hunsaker and Andy Cummings collectively bring decades of business, finance and real estate experience to the Southern States Board of Directors, adding leadership depth as the Bank gains scale and deepe

ANNISTON, Ala., March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) ("Southern States" or the "Company"), the holding company for Southern States Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank (the "Bank"), and Stephen Whatley, Chairman and CEO of Southern States Bancshares, today announced the appointment of Mark Chambers to the board of directors of the Company and the Bank. In addition to continuing to serve as President of both the Company and the Bank, Mr. Chambers was appointed CEO of the Bank. Mr. Chambers has served as president of both Southern States and the Bank since 2019. From 2007 until 2019, he served as Senior Executive Vice President and Pr

First Quarter 2025 Performance and Operational Highlights Net income of $10.4 million, or $1.03 per diluted shareCore net income(1) of $10.3 million, or $1.03 per diluted share(1)Pretax pre-provision core net income(1) of $14.2 millionNet interest income of $24.9 million, a decrease of $171,000 from the prior quarterNet interest margin ("NIM") of 3.75%, up 9 basis points from the prior quarterReturn on average assets ("ROAA") of 1.48%; return on average stockholders' equity ("ROAE") of 14.67%; and return on average tangible common equity ("ROATCE")(1) of 17.19%Core ROAA(1) of 1.47%; and core ROATCE(1) of 17.16%Efficiency ratio of 46.42%Linked-quarter loans grew 6.1

ANNISTON, Ala., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) ("Southern States"), the holding company for Southern States Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank (the "Bank"), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.09 per share. The dividend is payable on May 12, 2025 to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2025. About Southern States Bancshares, Inc. Headquartered in Anniston, Alabama, Southern States Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern States Bank. The Bank is a full-service community banking institution, w

NASHVILLE, Tenn. and ANNISTON, Ala., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FB Financial Corporation ("FB Financial") (NYSE:FBK), the parent company of FirstBank, and Southern States Bancshares, Inc. ("Southern States") (NASDAQ:SSBK), the parent company of Southern States Bank, jointly announced their entry into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Southern States will be merged with and into FB Financial. Southern States is headquartered in Anniston, Alabama, with 15 branches across Alabama and Georgia, along with two loan production offices in the Atlanta MSA. Southern States' core markets include a mix of community and metropolitan markets that match FB Financial's desired

FB Financial Corporation ("FB Financial") (NYSE:FBK), the parent company of FirstBank, and Southern States Bancshares, Inc. ("Southern States") (NASDAQ:SSBK), the parent company of Southern States Bank, jointly announced their entry into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Southern States will be merged with and into FB Financial. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250331822225/en/ Southern States is headquartered in Anniston, Alabama, with 15 branches across Alabama and Georgia, along with two loan production offices in the Atlanta MSA. Southern States' core markets include a mix of community and metropol

Fourth Quarter 2024 Performance and Operational Highlights Net income of $11.2 million, or $1.11 per diluted shareCore net income(1) of $10.5 million, or $1.04 per diluted share(1)Pretax pre-provision core net income(1) of $14.0 millionNet interest income of $25.1 million, an increase of $804,000 from the prior quarterNet interest margin ("NIM") of 3.66%, up 1 basis point from the prior quarterReturn on average assets ("ROAA") of 1.55%; return on average stockholders' equity ("ROAE") of 16.13%; and return on average tangible common equity ("ROATCE")(1) of 18.87% Core ROAA(1) of 1.45%; and core ROATCE(1) of 17.67%Efficiency ratio of 46.67%; and core efficiency ratio of 47.78%Linked-quarter l

ANNISTON, Ala., Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) ("Southern States"), the holding company for Southern States Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank (the "Bank"), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.09 per share. The dividend is payable on February 14, 2025 to shareholders of record as of February 3, 2025. About Southern States Bancshares, Inc. Headquartered in Anniston, Alabama, Southern States Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern States Bank. The Bank is a full-service community banking i

Third Quarter 2024 Performance and Operational Highlights Net income of $7.4 million, or $0.76 per diluted shareCore net income(1) of $8.7 million, or $0.89 per diluted share(1)Core pretax pre-provision net income(1) of $13.8 millionNet interest income of $24.2 million, an increase of $2.7 million from the prior quarterNet interest margin ("NIM") of 3.65%, up 9 basis points from the prior quarterNIM of 3.66% on a fully-taxable equivalent basis ("NIM - FTE")(1)Return on average assets ("ROAA") of 1.05%; return on average stockholders' equity ("ROAE") of 11.89%; and return on average tangible common equity ("ROATCE")(1) of 13.35%Core ROAA(1) of 1.24%; and core ROATCE(1) of 15.74%Efficiency ra

ANNISTON, Ala., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) ("Southern States"), the holding company for Southern States Bank, an Alabama state-chartered commercial bank (the "Bank"), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.09 per share. The dividend is payable on November 15, 2024 to shareholders of record as of November 1, 2024. About Southern States Bancshares, Inc. Headquartered in Anniston, Alabama, Southern States Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern States Bank. The Bank is a full-service community banking insti

ANNISTON, Ala., Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSBK) ("Southern States"), the holding company for Southern States Bank, announced today the completion of its previously announced acquisition of CBB Bancorp ("CBB Bancorp"), the holding company for Century Bank of Georgia ("Century Bank"). Effective July 31, 2024, CBB Bancorp has been merged with and into Southern States, with Southern States surviving, and Century Bank has been merged with and into Southern States Bank, with Southern States Bank surviving. The acquisition of CBB Bancorp enhances Southern States' presence in Georgia, especially in the high-growth Atlanta metro market. With this tr

Second Quarter 2024 Performance and Operational Highlights Net income of $8.2 million, or $0.90 per diluted shareCore net income(1) of $9.1 million, or $1.00 per diluted share(1)Net interest income of $21.6 million, an increase of $740,000 from the prior quarterNet interest margin ("NIM") of 3.56%, down 3 basis points from the prior quarterNIM of 3.57% on a fully-taxable equivalent basis ("NIM - FTE")(1)Return on average assets ("ROAA") of 1.29%; return on average stockholders' equity ("ROAE") of 14.55%; and return on average tangible common equity ("ROATCE")(1) of 15.79%Core ROAA(1) of 1.43%; and core ROATCE(1) of 17.44%Efficiency ratio of 49.78%; and core efficiency ratio of 44.75%Linked-