GW&K Investment Management Reduces Stake in Ameris Bancorp

Asset management firm sells nearly 69,000 shares of regional bank in Q3

Mar. 5, 2026 at 11:57am

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GW&K Investment Management LLC lowered its holdings in Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) by 9.4% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm sold 68,862 shares, leaving it with a position of 663,330 shares worth $48.63 million, or 0.97% of the bank's outstanding stock.

Why it matters

Ameris Bancorp is a regional bank with a strong presence across the southeastern United States. Changes in major institutional holdings can signal shifts in investor sentiment and provide insight into the bank's performance and outlook.

The details

GW&K Investment Management, an asset management firm based in Boston, reduced its stake in Ameris Bancorp during the third quarter of 2025. The firm sold 68,862 shares, bringing its total holding down to 663,330 shares valued at $48.63 million. Despite the reduction, GW&K Investment Management remains a significant shareholder, owning nearly 1% of Ameris Bancorp's outstanding stock.

  • GW&K Investment Management filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2025 on March 5, 2026.

The players

GW&K Investment Management LLC

A Boston-based asset management firm that owns a large stake in Ameris Bancorp.

Ameris Bancorp

A regional bank headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with a strong presence across the southeastern United States.

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The takeaway

The reduction in GW&K Investment Management's stake in Ameris Bancorp suggests the asset manager may have a more cautious outlook on the regional bank's performance or growth prospects. However, the firm's continued sizable holding indicates it still sees value in the company.