William Blair Investment Management Trims Stake in Ameris Bancorp

The institutional investor reduced its position in the bank's stock by 5.7% in the third quarter.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 4:23pm

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William Blair Investment Management LLC cut its position in shares of Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) by 5.7% in the third quarter, according to the company's recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 657,531 shares of the bank's stock, valued at $48.2 million, after selling 39,830 shares during the period.

Why it matters

This move by a major institutional investor signals potential shifts in sentiment around Ameris Bancorp's stock. As a large shareholder, William Blair's decision to trim its stake could influence other investors and impact the bank's stock price and trading volume.

The details

According to the filing, William Blair Investment Management now owns about 0.96% of Ameris Bancorp's outstanding shares. The firm cited unspecified reasons for reducing its position in the bank's stock during the third quarter.

  • William Blair Investment Management filed the disclosure on March 2, 2026.
  • The firm reduced its stake in Ameris Bancorp during the third quarter of 2025.

The players

William Blair Investment Management LLC

An institutional investment management firm based in Chicago.

Ameris Bancorp

A bank holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia that operates a network of branches and loan production offices across the southeastern United States.

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The takeaway

This filing highlights the fluid nature of institutional investor positions and the potential impact that changes in ownership can have on a company's stock. Investors will likely monitor Ameris Bancorp's performance and any further shifts in major shareholder positions going forward.