Business Wire | Jul 30, 2020 04:06PM EDT

South State Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Jul. 30, 2020

WINTER HAVEN, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 30, 2020--South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) today released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2020.

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The Company reported consolidated net loss of ($1.96) per diluted common share for the three months ended June 30, 2020, compared to net income of $0.71 per diluted common share for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Contributing to the net loss was the initial provision for credit losses ("PCL") recorded on acquired non-purchase credit deteriorated ("NonPCD") loans and unfunded commitments ("UFC") which totaled $119 million, pre-tax, and merger-related costs of $40 million, pre-tax.

Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) totaled $0.89 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $0.82 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2020, and compared to $1.40 per diluted share in the year ago period. Adjusted net income includes two primary adjustments: (1) the initial PCL on NonPCD loans and UFC of $92 million, after-tax, and (2) merger-related costs of $31 million, after-tax.

Highlights of the second quarter included:

* Closed the merger of equals with CenterState Bank Corporation ("CSFL") on June 7th (see page 7 for additional details). * After recording a total loan loss provision expense of $151 million, $119 million of which was for the CenterState acquired NonPCD loans and unfunded commitments (the initial provision), and after $40 million in merger-related costs, the company reported a net loss of ($85 million) for the quarter, resulting in an ROAA of (1.49%), annualized. The initial provision expense on the acquired NonPCD loans is a result of the accounting requirements for mergers under the Current Expected Credit Loss ("CECL") standard, which became effective in 2020. * The quarter's results only include the operations of CenterState for the final 23 days of the quarter. On a combined historical basis* (as if the companies had been merged for the full quarter, a Non-GAAP measure), Pre-Provision Net Revenue ("PPNR") was $157 million, for a 1.68% PPNR ROAA. On the same combined basis, the Company had record revenue for the quarter. * Strong core deposit growth. * Minimal net charge-offs of $101,000, or 0.00% annualized. * Significant allowance for credit losses and credit marks on the balance sheet due to provision for credit losses and required purchase accounting marks. * Ending tangible book value ("TBV") per share of $38.33, up $0.32 from Q1.

"We are pleased to have closed our merger of equals between South State and CenterState on June 7th," said John C. Corbett, Chief Executive Officer. "While accounting rules under the recently-implemented CECL standard required us to book a large provision for credit loss expense on the closing of the merger, leading us to report a net loss for the quarter, I am very pleased with the underlying fundamental operating performance of the Company."

"53 days into our merger, we are off to a solid start," said Robert R. Hill, Jr., Executive Chairman. "We are building a sound, profitable, and growing company and I am pleased with our team's progress to date."

"In a quarter in which over 90% of our employees are working from home, the team produced record revenues", Corbett continued. "And, while we are operating in an uncertain economic environment due to the pandemic, our credit metrics remain at strong levels, with low past dues, minimal charge-offs, and low non-performing assets. The underlying performance of the business, the loss absorption capacity existing on the balance sheet post-merger, and the way our team has performed give me great confidence in the future."

_______________ * The combined historical information presented is based on the reported GAAP results of the Company for three-month period ended June 30, 2019 and historical GAAP results of CenterState for the period from April 1, 2020 through June 7, 2020. The combined historical financial information set forth in this release has not been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X, and therefore does not reflect any of the pro forma adjustments that would be required thereby.

COVID-19 Response

Our team continues to respond impressively to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of our employees and customers remain our top priority. We continue to adjust our operations to adhere to CDC and local government recommendations in the markets we serve. Our branch drive-through locations remain open and our digital channels have been key in delivery of essential banking services to customers. Many of our support personnel continue to work from home.

Loan / Deposit Growth

As of June 30, 2020, we have assisted our customers with over 19,000 Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans with an outstanding balance of $2.3 billion. We have recognized $7.3 million in deferred loan fees, net of costs related to these loans in the income statement, and have another $66.6 million net to be recognized over the life of these loans. During the second quarter, net loans grew $15.3 billion due to the merger with CenterState and the PPP loans. With the merger as well as strong customer deposit growth, total deposits ended the quarter up $17.6 billion, including core deposit growth of $15.1 billion.

Quarterly Cash Dividend and 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

The Company's Board of Directors declared a common stock dividend of $0.47 per share, payable on August 21, 2020 to shareholders of record as of August 14, 2020.

The Board of Directors also established that the Company's 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, at One Buckhead Plaza, 3060 Peachtree Road, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30305. The record date for the determination of shareholders of the Company entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the 2020 Annual Meeting shall be the close of business on Monday, August 10, 2020. Because the date of the 2020 Annual Meeting differs by more than thirty days from the anniversary date of the 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was held on April 25, 2019, the deadlines for any shareholder proposals pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and for any shareholder nomination or proposal outside of Rule 14a-8, as listed in the Company's 2019 Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 9, 2019, are no longer applicable. Pursuant to the Company's bylaws and Rule 14a-5(f) of the Exchange Act, the Company is hereby providing notice of the revised deadlines for such proposals via this Form 8-K.

To be considered for inclusion in this year's proxy materials for the 2020 Annual Meeting, shareholder proposals must be submitted in writing by August 9, 2020. In addition to complying with this deadline, shareholder proposals intended to be considered for inclusion in the Company's proxy materials for the 2020 Annual Meeting must also comply with the Company's bylaws and all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC under the Exchange Act. Additionally, any shareholder who intends to submit a proposal regarding a director nomination or who intends to submit a proposal regarding any other matter of business at the 2020 Annual Meeting to be included in the Company's proxy materials for the 2020 Annual Meeting must also ensure that notice of any such nomination or proposal (including any additional information specified in the bylaws) is received by the Corporate Secretary at the Company's principal executive offices on or before the close of business on August 9, 2020. The August 9, 2020 deadline will also apply in determining whether notice of a shareholder proposal is timely for purposes of exercising discretionary voting authority with respect to proxies under Rule 14a-4(c)(1) of the Exchange Act. Further, under the Company's bylaws, shareholder proposals not intended for inclusion in 2020 Annual Meeting proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 but intended to be raised at the 2020 Annual Meeting must be received no later than August 9, 2020, and must comply with the procedural, informational and other requirements outlined in the Company's bylaws.

Any shareholder proposal for inclusion in the Company's proxy materials, notice of proposed business to be brought before the 2020 Annual Meeting or director nomination should be sent to: Corporate Secretary, South State Corporation, 1101 First Street South, Winter Haven, Florida 33880.

Second Quarter 2020 Financial Performance

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended(Dollars inthousands, except June 30, Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Sept. 30, June 30, June 30,per share data)INCOME STATEMENT 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019 2020 2019

Interest incomeLoans, including $ 167,707 $ 133,034 $ 132,615 $ 134,953 $ 135,388 $ 300,741 $ 267,222 fees (6)Investmentsecurities,federal funds soldand securitiespurchased under 12,857 14,766 14,839 15,048 14,594 27,623 26,150 agreements toresellTotal interest 180,564 147,800 147,454 150,001 149,982 328,364 293,372 incomeInterest expenseDeposits 12,624 14,437 15,227 16,655 17,393 27,061 34,038

Federal fundspurchased,securities soldunder agreementsto repurchase, and 5,383 5,350 5,771 5,973 5,410 10,732 8,888 other borrowingsTotal interest 18,007 19,787 20,998 22,628 22,803 37,793 42,926 expenseNet interest 162,557 128,013 126,456 127,373 127,179 290,571 250,446 incomeProvision for 151,474 36,533 3,557 4,028 3,704 188,007 5,192 credit lossesNet interestincome after 11,083 91,480 122,899 123,345 123,475 102,564 245,254 provision for loanlossesNoninterest income 54,347 44,132 36,307 37,582 37,618 98,479 69,676

Pre-tax operating 134,634 103,118 99,134 96,364 97,803 237,753 194,928 expenseMerger and/or 40,279 4,129 1,494 -- 2,078 44,408 3,058 branch consolid.expenseFederal Home Loan 199 -- -- -- -- 199 134 Bank advancesprepayment feePension plan -- -- -- -- 9,526 -- 9,526 terminationexpenseTotal noninterest 175,112 107,247 100,628 96,364 109,407 282,360 207,646 expense(Loss) income (109,682 ) 28,365 58,578 64,563 51,686 (81,317 ) 107,284 before provisionfor income taxesProvision for (24,747 ) 4,255 9,487 12,998 10,226 (20,492 ) 21,457 income taxesNet (loss)income $ (84,935 ) $ 24,110 $ 49,091 $ 51,565 $ 41,460 $ (60,825 ) $ 85,827

Adjusted netincome (non-GAAP)(3)Net income (loss) $ (84,935 ) $ 24,110 $ 49,091 $ 51,565 $ 41,460 $ (60,825 ) $ 85,827 (GAAP)Securities gains, -- -- (20 ) (349 ) (1,371 ) -- (1,803 )net of taxFHLB prepayment 154 -- -- -- -- 154 107 penaltyPension plantermination -- -- -- -- 7,641 -- 7,641 expense, net oftaxInitial provisionfor credit losses 92,212 -- -- -- -- 92,212 -- - NonPCD loans andUFCMerger and/or 31,191 3,510 1,252 - 1,667 34,701 2,449 branch consolid.expenseAdjusted net $ 38,622 $ 27,620 $ 50,323 $ 51,216 $ 49,397 $ 66,242 $ 94,221 income (non-GAAP) Basic (loss) $ (1.96 ) $ 0.72 $ 1.46 $ 1.51 $ 1.18 $ (1.58 ) $ 2.43 earnings percommon shareDiluted (loss) $ (1.96 ) $ 0.71 $ 1.45 $ 1.50 $ 1.17 $ (1.58 ) $ 2.42 earnings percommon shareAdjusted netincome per common $ 0.89 $ 0.82 $ 1.49 $ 1.50 $ 1.41 $ 1.72 $ 2.67 share - Basic(non-GAAP) (3)Adjusted netincome per common $ 0.89 $ 0.82 $ 1.48 $ 1.49 $ 1.40 $ 1.72 $ 2.66 share - Diluted(non-GAAP) (3)Dividends per $ 0.47 $ 0.47 $ 0.46 $ 0.43 $ 0.40 $ 0.94 $ 0.78 common shareBasicweighted-average 43,317,736 33,566,051 33,677,851 34,056,771 35,089,129 38,438,535 35,267,574 common sharesoutstandingDilutedweighted-average 43,317,736 33,804,908 33,964,216 34,300,206 35,299,747 38,438,535 35,461,383 common sharesoutstandingAdjusted dilutedweighted-average 43,606,333 33,804,908 33,964,216 34,300,206 35,299,747 38,793,092 35,461,383 common sharesoutstanding *Effective tax rate 22.56 % 15.00 % 16.20 % 20.13 % 19.78 % 25.20 % 20.00 %

*Adjusted diluted weighted average common shares was calculated with the result of adjusted net income (non-GAAP).

The Company reported consolidated net loss of ($84.9) million, or ($1.96) per diluted common share for the three-months ended June 30, 2020, a decrease of $109.0 million, or $2.67 per diluted common share, from the first quarter of 2020. The net loss in the second quarter of 2020 was the result of the initial PCL recorded on the acquired NonPCD loans and the merger-related cost incurred from the merger with CSFL. Weighted-average diluted shares increased by 9.5 million shares, or 28.1%, compared to the first quarter of 2020, due primarily to the merger with CSFL in early June, in which the Company issued 37.3 million shares. Net interest income increased by $34.5 million, compared to the first quarter of 2020, on lower interest expense of $1.8 million and higher interest income of $32.8 million. The PCL increased by $114.9 million, due to the PCL on NonPCD loans and unfunded commitments associated with CSFL. Noninterest income was up $10.2 million compared to first quarter of 2020 to $54.3 million in the second quarter of 2020, due to the strong results from mortgage banking and correspondent banking and capital markets income. Correspondent banking was added to the Company from the merger with CSFL and contributed $8.3 million in the month of June. Noninterest expense was higher in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2020 by $67.9 million due primarily to higher salaries and employee benefits totaling $20.7 million and higher merger-related costs of $36.2 million. Adjusted noninterest expense was up approximately 30% over first quarter 2020, which relates directly to the addition of CSFL operating expense in the month of June. The efficiency ratio and adjusted efficiency ratio were 80.5% and 61.9% in 2Q 2020, respectively, compared to 62.1% and 59.7% in 1Q 2020, respectively.

Current Expected Credit Losses ("CECL")

Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 ("CECL"), which impact the allowance for loan losses and the liability for UFC. CECL requires that any allowance for credit losses ("ACL") related to NonPCD loans be charged to the income statement. Therefore, during the second quarter of 2020, the Company recorded $119.1 million in provision for credit losses related to acquired CSFL NonPCD loans and UFC. Below is a table showing the roll forward of the ACL and UFC for the second quarter of 2020:

Allowance for Credit Losses ("ACL & UFC") NonPCD ACL PCD ACL UFC TotalEnding balance 3/ $ 137,376 $ 7,409 $ 8,555 $ 153,340 31/2020ACL - PCD loans 150,946 150,946 from CSFLInitial provision 109,442 9,637 119,079 for credit losses- CSFLCharge offs (1,638 ) (1,638 )

Acquired charge (728 ) (65 ) (793 )offsRecoveries 1,206 1,206

Acquired 351 773 1,124 recoveriesProvision for 34,292 (4,756 ) 2,859 32,395 credit lossesEnding balance 6/ $ 280,301 $ 154,307 $ 21,051 $ 455,659 30/2020 Period end loans $ 22,175,393 $ 3,323,754 $ 25,499,147 $ 25,499,147 (includes PPPLoans)Reserve to Loans 1.26 % 4.64 % 0.08 % 1.79 %(includes PPPLoans)Period end loans $ 19,839,060 N/A $ 23,162,814 $ 23,162,814 (excludes PPPLoans)Reserve to Loans 1.41 % N/A 0.09 % 1.97 %(excludes PPPLoans)

The ACL related to all loans totals $434.6 million compared to $144.8 million at March 31, 2020, and was recorded as a contra asset on its own line within the balance sheet, while the liability for UFC of $21.1 million was recorded on its own line in the liabilities section of the balance sheet. The total provision for credit losses, including the initial provision for credit losses - CSFL, totaled $151.5 million for the second quarter of 2020 and was recorded in the income statement, accordingly. In the first quarter of 2020, the provision for credit losses totaled $36.5 million.

Income Tax Expense

During the second quarter of 2020, our effective tax rate increased to 22.56% from 15.00% in the first quarter of 2020 and from 19.78% in the second quarter of 2019. The primary reason for the increase in the effective tax rate compared to the first quarter of 2020 was a pre-tax book loss that was generated during the current quarter. This along with the other rate reducing items also shown in the first quarter of the year increased the benefit that was recorded for the quarter. This is also what drove the increase in the rate from the second quarter of 2019, along with additional federal tax credits available in the current quarter.

Balance Sheet and Capital

(dollars in thousands,except per share and Ending Balanceshare data) June 30, Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Sept. 30, June 30,BALANCE SHEET 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019

AssetsCash and cash $ 4,363,708 $ 1,262,836 $ 688,704 $ 719,194 $ 851,971 equivalentsInvestment securities:Securities available 3,138,212 1,971,195 1,956,047 1,813,134 1,717,276 for sale, at fairvalueOther investments 133,430 62,994 49,124 49,124 49,124

Total investment 3,271,642 2,034,189 2,005,171 1,862,258 1,766,400 securitiesLoans held for sale 603,275 71,719 59,363 87,393 47,796

Loans:Acquired - PCD 3,323,754 311,271 356,782 390,714 419,961

Acquired - NonPCD 11,577,833 1,632,700 1,760,427 1,965,603 2,180,281

Non-acquired 10,597,560 9,562,919 9,252,831 8,928,512 8,621,327

Less allowance for (434,608 ) (144,785 ) (56,927 ) (54,937 ) (53,590 )loan lossesLoans, net 25,064,539 11,362,105 11,313,113 11,229,892 11,167,979

Bank property held for 25,541 5,412 5,425 8,424 5,785 saleOther real estate 18,016 7,432 6,539 4,991 8,721 owned ("OREO")Premises and 627,943 312,151 317,321 323,506 321,348 equipment, netBank owned life 556,807 233,849 234,567 233,206 231,708 insuranceDeferred tax asset 107,532 46,365 31,316 27,844 28,240

Mortgage servicing 25,441 26,365 30,525 28,674 30,332 rightsCore deposit and other 170,911 46,809 49,816 53,083 56,351 intangiblesGoodwill 1,603,383 1,002,900 1,002,900 1,002,900 1,002,900

Other assets 1,286,618 230,779 176,332 170,717 163,806

Total assets $ 37,725,356 $ 16,642,911 $ 15,921,092 $ 15,752,082 $ 15,683,337

Liabilities andShareholders' EquityDeposits:Noninterest-bearing $ 9,915,700 $ 3,367,422 $ 3,245,306 $ 3,307,532 $ 3,255,906

Interest-bearing 20,041,585 8,977,125 8,931,790 8,716,255 8,666,374

Total deposits 29,957,285 12,344,547 12,177,096 12,023,787 11,922,280

Federal fundspurchased andsecuritiessold under agreements 720,479 325,723 298,741 269,072 298,029 to repurchaseOther borrowings 1,089,279 1,316,100 815,936 815,771 816,414

Reserve for unfunded 21,051 8,555 335 335 335 commitmentsOther liabilities 1,445,411 326,943 255,971 292,161 272,301

Total liabilities 33,233,506 14,321,868 13,548,079 13,401,126 13,309,359

Shareholders' equity:Preferred stock - $.01 -- -- -- -- -- par value; authorized10,000,000 sharesCommon stock - $2.50 177,268 83,611 84,361 84,757 86,839 par value; authorized160,000,000 sharesSurplus 3,759,166 1,584,322 1,607,740 1,617,004 1,676,229

Retained earnings 542,677 643,345 679,895 646,325 609,444

Accumulated other 12,739 9,765 1,017 2,870 1,466 comprehensive incomeTotal shareholders' 4,491,850 2,321,043 2,373,013 2,350,956 2,373,978 equityTotal liabilities and $ 37,725,356 $ 16,642,911 $ 15,921,092 $ 15,752,082 $ 15,683,337 shareholders' equity Common shares issued 70,907,119 33,444,236 33,744,385 33,902,726 34,735,587 and outstanding

At June 30, 2020, the Company's total assets were $37.7 billion, an increase of $21.1 billion from March 31, 2020, and an increase of 126.7%. The changes in each line item during the quarter were primarily the result of the merger with CSFL. Below are highlights:

* Cash and cash equivalents increased by $3.1 billion, due to the deposits that many customers have placed with the Company through the Paycheck Protection Program from both South State and CenterState, and the disposition of securities at CenterState prior to the merger. * Investment securities portfolio increased by $1.2 billion, and totaled $3.3 billion, representing 8.7% of total assets. * Non-interest bearing deposits increased by $6.5 billion. * Interest bearing deposits grew by $11.1 billion. * Other borrowings decreased by $500.0 million due to repaying $300.0 million of FHLB advances and $200.0 million Federal Reserve borrowings. * Equity increased by $2.2 billion from the following: (a) the Company issued 37.3 million shares at $60.27 per share in the merger with CSFL totaling $2.2 billion, (b) other comprehensive income increased by $3.0 million and (c) impact of stock awards increased equity by $6.7 million, which were offset by (d) quarterly dividend of $15.7 million, (e) the quarterly net loss of $84.9 million. The Company's book value per common share decreased to $63.35 per share at June 30, 2020, compared to $69.40 per share at March 31, 2020 and $68.34 at June 30, 2019. TBV per common share increased by $0.32 per share to $38.33 at June 30, 2020, compared to $38.01 at March 31, 2020, and increased by $0.48 per share, or 1.3%, from $37.85 at June 30, 2019. Total equity (capital) increased by $2.2 billion as a result of the merger with CSFL in June.

Merger with CSFL

The merger with CSFL closed on June 7, 2020, ahead of our original expectation of the third quarter of 2020 and despite the many challenges faced in the current environment. The Company issued 37,271,069 shares using an exchange ratio of 0.3001. The total purchase price was $2.262 billion. The initial (preliminary) allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired was completed and is included the following table:

South State Corporation Fair Value ofCenterState Bank Corporation Net AssetsMerger Date of June 7, 2020 Acquired at As Recorded Fair Value Date of(Dollars in thousands) by CSFL Adjustments AcquisitionAssetsCash and cash equivalents $ 2,566,450 $ -- $ 2,566,450

Investment securities 1,188,403 5,507 1,193,910

Loans held for sale 453,578 -- 453,578

Loans 12,969,091 (48,342 ) 12,920,749

Premises and equipment 324,396 2,392 326,788

Intangible assets 1,294,211 (1,163,349 ) 130,862

Other real estate owned and 10,849 (791 ) 10,058repossessed assetsBank owned life insurance 333,053 -- 333,053

Deferred tax asset 54,123 (8,681 ) 45,442

Other assets 1,061,136 (604 ) 1,060,532

Total assets $ 20,255,290 $ (1,213,868 ) $ 19,041,422

LiabilitiesDeposits:Noninterest-bearing $ 5,291,443 $ -- $ 5,291,443

Interest-bearing 10,312,370 19,702 10,332,072

Total deposits 15,603,813 19,702 15,623,515

Federal funds purchased andsecuritiessold under agreements to repurchase 401,546 -- 401,546

Other borrowings 278,900 (7,401 ) 271,499

Other liabilities 1,088,048 (4,592 ) 1,083,456

Total liabilities 17,372,307 7,709 17,380,016

Net identifiable assets acquired 2,882,983 (1,221,577 ) 1,661,406over liabilities assumedGoodwill 600,483 600,483

Net assets acquired over liabilities $ 2,882,983 $ (621,094 ) $ 2,261,888assumed Consideration:South State Corporation common 37,271,069shares issuedPurchase price per share of the $ 60.27Company's common stockCompany common stock issued and cashexchanged for fractional shares $ 2,246,401

Stock Option Conversion 8,080

Restricted Stock Conversion 7,407

Below are observations of the merger between the Company and CSFL:

* Goodwill was approximately $815.0 million less than announced in January 2020, due primarily to the stock price decline from $85.52 on January 24, 2020 to $60.27 at closing. * Core deposit intangible of 1.75%, or $190.5 million was modeled compared to actual result of 1.14% (pre-tax), or $125.9 million. * The fair value adjustments for the loans (excluding PPP loans acquired) resulted in $269.1 million discount, or 2.26%, compared to $130.0 million, or 1.1%, originally modeled. * On track to achieve approximately $80.0 million of cost saves, or 10%, of the combined entity's noninterest expense. * Merger cost incurred during the first and second quarters has been as expected. * We are now fully focused on the integration and conversion aspects of the combined company and expect the core conversion to occur in the second quarter of 2021.

The following table presents a summary of the loan portfolio by type (dollars in thousands):

Ending Balance June 30, March 31, December 31, September June 30, 30,LOAN 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019PORTFOLIOCommercialnon-owneroccupiedreal estate:Construction $ 1,999,062 $ 1,105,308 $ 1,016,692 $ 1,024,627 $ 956,548and landdevelopmentCommercial 6,021,317 2,371,371 2,322,590 2,356,335 2,397,240non-owneroccupiedTotalcommercial 8,020,379 3,476,679 3,339,282 3,380,962 3,353,788non-owneroccupiedreal estateConsumerreal estate:Consumer 4,421,247 2,665,405 2,704,405 2,757,424 2,759,920owneroccupiedHome equity 1,378,406 758,482 758,020 773,363 778,234loansTotal 5,799,653 3,423,887 3,462,425 3,530,787 3,538,154consumerreal estateCommercialowner 4,762,520 2,177,738 2,158,701 2,093,795 2,047,933occupiedreal estateCommercial 5,341,363 1,418,421 1,386,303 1,261,527 1,271,464andindustrialOther income 650,237 327,696 346,554 361,879 367,353producingpropertyConsumer non 916,623 674,791 662,883 654,422 641,276real estateOther 8,372 7,678 13,892 1,457 1,601

Total loans $ 25,499,147 $ 11,506,890 $ 11,370,040 $ 11,284,829 $ 11,221,569

Performance and Capital Ratios

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Sept. 30, June 30, June June 30, 30,PERFORMANCE RATIOS 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019 2020 2019

Return on average -1.49 % 0.60 % 1.23 % 1.31 % 1.08 % -0.63 % 1.14 %assets(annualized)Adjusted return onaverage assets 0.68 % 0.69 % 1.26 % 1.30 % 1.28 % 0.68 % 1.26 %(annualized)(non-GAAP) (3)Return on average -11.78 % 4.15 % 8.26 % 8.70 % 6.98 % -4.67 % 7.29 %equity(annualized)Adjusted return onaverage equity 5.36 % 4.75 % 8.47 % 8.64 % 8.32 % 5.09 % 8.01 %(annualized)(non-GAAP) (3)Return on averagetangible common -19.71 % 8.35 % 15.79 % 16.62 % 13.38 % -7.52 % 14.01 %equity(annualized)(non-GAAP) (5)Adjusted return onaverage tangible 10.23 % 9.45 % 16.17 % 16.51 % 15.79 % 9.83 % 15.30 %common equity(annualized)(non-GAAP) (3) (5)Efficiency ratio 80.52 % 62.11 % 61.64 % 58.40 % 66.87 % 72.32 % 65.10 %(tax equivalent)Adjusted 61.91 % 59.72 % 60.73 % 58.40 % 59.78 % 60.89 % 61.12 %efficiency ratio(non-GAAP) (7)Dividend payout N/A 65.70 % 31.62 % 28.48 % 33.89 % N/A 32.03 %ratio (2)Book value per $ 63.35 $ 69.40 $ 70.32 $ 69.34 $ 68.34 common shareTangible commonequity per common $ 38.33 $ 38.01 $ 39.13 $ 38.20 $ 37.85 share (non-GAAP)(5) CAPITAL RATIOSEquity-to-assets 11.91 % 13.95 % 14.90 % 14.92 % 15.14 %

Tangibleequity-to-tangible 7.56 % 8.15 % 8.88 % 8.81 % 8.99 %assets (non-GAAP)(5)Tier 1 common 10.7 % 11.0 % 11.3 % 11.2 % 11.6 %equity (4) *Tier 1 leverage 13.3 % 9.5 % 9.7 % 9.7 % 10.0 %(4) *Tier 1 risk-based 10.7 % 12.0 % 12.3 % 12.2 % 12.6 %capital (4) *Total risk-based 12.9 % 12.7 % 12.8 % 12.7 % 13.1 %capital (4) * OTHER DATANumber of branches 305 155 155 157 156

Number ofemployees 5,369 2,583 2,547 2,544 2,544 (full-timeequivalent basis)

*The regulatory capital ratios presented above include the assumption of the transitional method relative to recent legislation by Congress in relief of COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and financial institutions in the United States. The referenced relief allows a total five-year phase in of the CECL impact on capital and relief over the next two years for the impact on the allowance for credit losses resulting from COVID-19.

Asset Quality

Ending Balance June 30, Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Sept 30, June 30,(Dollars in 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019thousands)NONPERFORMING ASSETS:Non-acquiredNon-acquired $ 22,883 $ 23,912 $ $ 19,187 $ 15,605 nonperforming loans 22,816

Non-acquired OREO and 1,689 941 1,011 1,464 1,321 other nonperformingassetsTotal non-acquired 24,572 24,853 23,827 20,651 16,926 nonperforming assetsAcquiredAcquirednonperforming loans(2019 periods 100,399 32,791 11,114 9,596 9,985 acquired non-creditimpaired loans only)*Acquired OREO and 16,987 6,802 5,848 7,207 7,680 other nonperformingassetsTotal acquired 117,386 39,593 16,962 16,803 17,665 nonperforming assetsTotal nonperforming $ 141,958 $ 64,446 $ $ 37,454 $ 34,591 assets * 40,789

Three Months Ended June 30, Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Sept 30, June 30, 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019

ASSET QUALITY RATIOS:Allowance fornon-acquired loanlosses as apercentage of N/A N/A 0.62 % 0.62 % 0.62 %non-acquired loans(1)Allowance for credit 1.70 % 1.26 % N/A N/A N/A losses as apercentage of loansAllowance for creditlosses as a 1.88 % N/A N/A N/A N/A percentage of loans,excluding PPP loansAllowance fornon-acquired loanlosses as apercentage of N/A N/A 249.50 % 286.32 % 343.42 %non-acquirednonperforming loansAllowance for creditlosses as a 352.53 % 255.34 % N/A N/A N/A percentage ofnonperforming loans *Net charge-offs onnon-acquired loans as N/A N/A 0.06 % 0.05 % 0.02 %a percentage ofaverage (annualized)(1)Net charge-offs as a 0.00 % 0.05 % N/A N/A N/A percentage of averageloans (annualized)Net charge-offs onacquired loans as apercentageof average acquired N/A N/A -0.01 % 0.15 % 0.25 %loans (annualized)(1)Total nonperformingassets as apercentageof total assets * 0.38 % 0.39 % 0.26 % 0.24 % 0.22 %

Nonperforming loans 0.48 % 0.49 % 0.30 % 0.25 % 0.23 %as a percentage ofperiod end loans *

*Total nonperforming assets now include nonaccrual loans that are purchase credit deteriorated (PCD loans). In prior periods, these loans, which were called acquired credit impaired ("ACI") loans were excluded from nonperforming assets. The adoption of CECL resulted in the discontinuation of the pool-level accounting for ACI loans and replaced it with loan-level evaluation for PCD nonaccrual status. The Company's nonperforming loans increased by $21.0 million in the first quarter of 2020 from these loans. The Company has not assumed or taken on any additional risk relative to these assets. With the merger with CSFL, the amount of acquired nonaccruals loans increased by approximately $69.9 million. Lastly, nonperforming assets have been reduced by former bank property held for sale. Prior to the merger, the Company included this information in nonperforming assets but is now reported as a separate item on the balance sheet. All periods have been reclassified to reflect this change.

Total nonperforming assets increased by $77.5 million to $141.9 million, representing 0.38% of total assets, a decrease of 1 basis point compared to March 31, 2020. The increase was due primarily to the merger with CSFL and the addition of the nonaccrual loans and OREO acquired. Non-acquired non-performing loans decreased by $1.0 million during the second quarter of 2020 to $22.9 million at June 30, 2020. The ACL as a percentage of total nonperforming loans was 353% at June 30, 2020, up from 255% of total nonperforming loans at March 31, 2020.

At June 30, 2020, the ACL was $434.6 million, or 1.70%, of period end loans. Additionally, unfunded commitments have a reserve of $21.1 million, or 0.08% of period end loans. The ACL was $144.8 million, or 1.26%, of period end loans at March 31, 2020. Net charge-offs totaled $101,000, or 0.00%, annualized of average total loans, in the second quarter of 2020 compared to $1.3 million, or 0.05%, annualized in the first quarter of 2020.

During the second quarter of 2020, the provision for credit losses totaled $151.5 million for the loan portfolio compared to $36.5 million for the provision for credit losses, in the first quarter of 2020. The significant increase in the second quarter of 2020, was the result of the merger with CSFL and the initial provision for credit losses recorded on NonPCD loans acquired, the unfunded commitment liability related to CSFL, and the additional PCL related to non-acquired South State loans totaled $28.4 million. This initial PCL on NonPCD acquired loans totaled $119.1 million. With the adoption of CECL, non-acquired unfunded commitments reserve related to the South State portfolio was increased by $2.9 million through the provision for credit losses during the second quarter of 2020.

Total OREO increased during the second quarter of 2020 to $18.0 million, or $10.6 million from the balance at March 31, 2020, due to the merger with CSFL.

Net Interest Income and Margin

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 March 31, 2020 June 30, 2019(Dollars in thousands) Average Income/ Yield/ Average Income/ Yield/ Average Income/ Yield/YIELD ANALYSIS Balance Expense Rate Balance Expense Rate Balance Expense RateInterest-EarningAssets:Federal funds sold, $ 2,033,910 $ 432 0.09 % $ 538,310 $ 1,452 1.08 % $ 602,351 $ 3,426 2.28 %reverse repo, and timedepositsInvestment securities 1,426,206 10,920 3.08 % 1,851,052 11,915 2.59 % 1,429,378 9,551 2.68 %(taxable)Investment securities 881,265 1,505 0.69 % 171,674 1,399 3.28 % 191,686 1,617 3.38 %(tax-exempt)Loans held for sale 203,267 1,498 2.96 % 41,812 331 3.18 % 33,804 337 4.00 %

Loans 15,717,387 166,209 4.25 % 11,439,676 132,703 4.67 % 11,156,942 135,051 4.86 %

Total interest-earning 20,262,035 180,564 3.58 % 14,042,524 147,800 4.23 % 13,414,161 149,982 4.48 %assetsNoninterest-earning 2,636,890 2,010,409 2,004,786assetsTotal Assets $ 22,898,925 $ 16,052,933 $ 15,418,947

Interest-BearingLiabilities:Transaction and money $ 8,132,276 $ 5,096 0.25 % $ 5,976,771 $ 7,682 0.52 % $ 5,515,060 $ 9,632 0.70 %market accountsSavings deposits 1,699,377 336 0.08 % 1,323,770 650 0.20 % 1,354,812 1,252 0.37 %

Certificates and other 2,321,684 7,192 1.25 % 1,642,749 6,104 1.49 % 1,749,782 6,509 1.49 %time depositsFederal funds 415,304 391 0.38 % 328,372 615 0.75 % 281,187 673 0.96 %purchased andrepurchase agreementsOther borrowings 1,216,884 4,992 1.65 % 887,431 4,735 2.15 % 677,858 4,737 2.80 %

Total interest-bearing 13,785,525 18,007 0.53 % 10,159,093 19,786 0.78 % 9,578,699 22,803 0.95 %liabilitiesNoninterest-bearing 6,212,957 3,557,492 3,458,506liabilitiesShareholders' equity 2,900,443 2,336,348 2,382,742

Total Non-IBL and 9,113,400 5,893,840 5,841,248shareholders' equityTotal liabilities and $ 22,898,925 $ 16,052,933 $ 15,419,947shareholders' equityNet interest income $ 162,557 3.23 % $ 128,014 3.67 % $ 127,179 3.80 %and margin (NON-TAXEQUIV.)Net interest margin 3.24 % 3.68 % 3.82 %(TAX EQUIVALENT)Total Deposit Cost of 0.29 % 0.48 % 0.59 %FundsOverall Cost of Funds 0.37 % 0.59 % 0.71 %(including demanddeposits)

Non-taxable equivalent net interest income was $162.6 million for the second quarter of 2020, an increase of $34.5 million from the first quarter of 2020. The increase resulted from higher interest income of $32.8 million, which was the result of our merger with CSFL in early June, thereby increasing the average balances of all assets. Total interest expense declined by $1.8 million, even with the average balances increasing. This was the result of the current low rate environment and the reduction in interest credited on deposit accounts and other borrowings. Loan interest income included $10.1 million of loan interest income accretion in the second quarter of 2020 compared to $10.9 million in the first quarter of 2020. The higher accretion in the first quarter of 2020 was directly related to the adoption of CECL and elimination of loan pools, resulting in an acceleration of the recognition of the loan discount. The yield on the acquired loan portfolio declined to 5.08% compared 7.14% in the first quarter of 2020; while the non-acquired loan portfolio declined to 3.84% from 4.14% in the first quarter of 2020. The average balance of loans increased by $4.3 billion in the second quarter of 2020, as a result of the merger with CSFL and PPP loans.

Tax-equivalent net interest margin declined by 44 basis points from the first quarter of 2020 and declined by 58 basis points from the second quarter of 2019. These declines are directly attributable to the current economic environment from the COVID19 pandemic and the stimulus from the CARES Act. Average balances increased due to the merger with CSFL in early June. In response to the COVID pandemic, the Company reduced interest rates on both loans and deposits, and the second quarter of 2020 reflects many of the rate reductions that were initiated in March of 2020. During the second quarter of 2020, the Company's average total assets increased to $22.9 billion, an increase of $6.8 billion from the first quarter of 2020, and an increase of $7.5 billion from the second quarter of 2019. Average earning assets totaled $20.3 billion up $6.2 billion from first quarter of 2020, and up $6.8 billion from the second quarter of 2019. Average interest-bearing liabilities totaled $13.8 billion at June 30, 2020, an increase of $3.6 billion from March 31, 2020; and up $4.2 billion from June 30, 2019. Average non-interest bearing liabilities increased by $2.7 billion, from March 31, 2020, to $6.2 billion; and was up $2.8 billion from June 30, 2019. Including the impact of noninterest bearing deposits, the Company's overall cost of funds declined to 37 basis points for the second quarter of 2020 compared to 59 basis points in the first quarter of 2020, and decreased from 71 basis points in the year ago period.

Acquired Loans and Loan Accretion

With the adoption of CECL, loan accretion, accretable yield, and the related discounts are now consistently accounted for within the balance sheet and income statement. Acquired loans reflected the following results in the second quarter of 2020:

* Contractual interest income totaled $56.5 million, or 4.31% yield. * Loan accretion totaled $10.1 million, compared to $10.9 million in the first quarter of 2020. The amount of accretion recognized in June related to the CSFL loan portfolio totaled $2.9 million. * Including the loan accretion, total interest income was $66.6 million on acquired loans resulting in 5.08% yield during the second quarter of 2020.

Below is a table of the remaining discount on acquired loans, which will be accreted into loan interest income over the contractual life of the loan and includes the additional discount recorded from the merger with CSFL (dollars in thousands):

Unrecognized discount on acquired loans Beginning balance, March 31, 2020 $ 52,200

Additional discount from the CSFL merger 118,710

Loan accretion recognized in 2Q 2020 (10,108 )

Ending balance, June 30, 2020 $ 160,802



Noninterest Income and Expense

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Sept. June 30, June 30, June 30, 30,(Dollars in 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019 2020 2019thousands)Noninterestincome:Fees on $ 16,679 $ 18,141 $ 19,161 $ 19,725 $ 18,741 $ 34,820 $ 36,549depositaccountsMortgage 18,371 14,647 3,757 6,115 5,307 33,018 7,692bankingincomeTrust andinvestment 7,138 7,389 6,935 7,320 7,720 14,527 14,989servicesincomeSecurities -- -- 24 437 1,709 -- 2,250gains, netCorrespondentbanking and 10,067 493 1,357 690 861 10,560 846capitalmarket incomeBank ownedlife 1,381 2,530 1,361 1,498 1,339 3,911 2,901insuranceincomeRecoveries offully charged -- -- 2,232 1,401 1,347 -- 3,214off acquiredloansOther 711 932 1,480 396 594 1,643 1,235

Total $ 54,347 $ 44,132 $ 36,307 $ 37,582 $ 37,618 $ 98,479 $ 69,676noninterestincome Noninterestexpense:Salaries and $ 81,720 $ 60,978 $ 58,218 $ 59,551 $ 58,547 $ 142,698 $ 116,978employeebenefitsPension plan - - -- -- 9,526 - 9,526terminationexpenseOccupancy 15,959 12,287 12,113 11,883 11,849 28,246 23,461expenseInformation 12,155 9,306 8,919 8,878 8,671 21,462 17,680servicesexpenseFHLB 199 -- -- -- -- 199 134prepaymentpenaltyOREO expense 1,107 587 1,013 597 881 1,694 1,632and loanrelatedBusinessdevelopment 1,447 2,244 2,905 2,018 2,171 3,691 4,459and staffrelatedAmortization 4,665 3,007 3,267 3,268 3,268 7,672 6,549ofintangiblesProfessional 2,848 2,494 2,862 2,442 2,781 5,342 5,021feesSupplies,printing and 1,610 1,505 1,464 1,418 1,495 3,115 2,999postageexpenseFDICassessment 2,403 2,058 1,327 228 1,455 4,461 2,990and otherregulatorychargesAdvertising 531 814 1,491 1,052 959 1,345 1,766and marketingOther 10,189 7,838 5,555 5,029 5,726 18,027 11,393operatingexpensesBranchconsolid. or 40,279 4,129 1,494 - 2,078 44,408 3,058merger /conversrelated exp.Merger andbranding -- -- -- -- -- -- --relatedexpenseTotal $ 175,112 $ 107,247 $ 100,628 $ 96,364 $ 109,407 $ 282,360 $ 207,646noninterestexpense

Noninterest income totaled $54.3 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared to $44.1 million in the first quarter of 2020, an increase of $10.2 million. The largest variance came from the addition of correspondent banking income from the CSFL merger, which resulted in an increase of $8.3 million and capital markets income improved by $1.3 million. Mortgage banking income improved by $3.7 million from the gain on sale of mortgage loans in secondary market of $13.0 million, which was partially offset by the MSR, net of the hedge, of $9.3 million. These increases were partially offset by decreases in fees on deposit accounts of $1.5 million, primarily from lower NSF fees, lower Bank owned life insurance income primarily from a death claim received in the first quarter of 2020 that totaled $1.2 million and lower wealth income of $251,000. The impact of CSFL on the second quarter reflects only 23 days of June.

Compared to the second quarter of 2019, noninterest income increased by $16.7 million due to the impact of correspondent banking and capital markets income discussed above and improved mortgage banking income which increased by $13.0 million. Secondary market mortgage income was up $18.4 million from the increase in the mortgage pipeline and the higher margin; offset partially by MSR, net of the hedge, which decreased by $5.4 million. These increases were offset by the following: no securities gains or losses in 2Q 2020 compared to a gain of $1.7 million, no recoveries from acquired loans (which now flow through the allowance for credit losses) resulted in a $1.3 million decrease, and a decline in service charges on deposit accounts of $2.0 million, reflective of higher deposit balances and less NSF fees.

Noninterest expense was $175.1 million in the second quarter of 2020, an increase of $67.9 million from $107.2 million in the first quarter of 2020. The increase was primarily related to the addition of expense from the merger with CSFL. Merger-related costs totaled $40.3 million for the quarter and was an increase $36.2 million from the first quarter of 2020. The other line items of noninterest expense reflect approximately a 30% increase in the aggregate reflective of the expenses incurred with the addition of CSFL in the second quarter. Adjusted noninterest expense totaled $134.6 million in 2Q 2020, which was $31.5 million higher than first quarter of 2020, and resulted in an adjusted efficiency ratio of 61.9% compared to 59.7%, in first quarter of 2020.

Compared to the second quarter of 2019, noninterest expense was higher by $65.7 million. The net increase was primarily due the merger with CSFL in June 2020, and includes $38.2 million of additional merger-related or branch consolidation cost. Adjusted noninterest expense (non-GAAP) increased $36.8 million, compared to the second quarter of 2019.

Conference Call

South State Corporation (NASDAQ:SSB) will announce its second quarter 2020 earnings results in a news release after the market closes on July 30, 2020. At 10 a.m. Eastern Time on July 31, 2020, South State will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter results. Callers wishing to participate may call toll-free by dialing 877-506-9272. The number for international participants is 412-380-2004. The conference ID number is 10146098. Participants can also listen to the live audio webcast through the Investor Relations section of www.SouthStateBank.com. A replay will be available beginning July 31, 2020 by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time until 9:00 a.m. on August 14, 2020. To listen to the replay, dial 877-344-7529 or 412-317-0088. The passcode is 10146098.

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South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. South State Bank, N.A., the company's nationally chartered bank subsidiary, provides consumer, commercial, mortgage and wealth management solutions to more than one million customers throughout Florida, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia. The bank also serves clients coast to coast through its correspondent banking division. Additional information is available at SouthStateBank.com.

Non-GAAP Measures

Statements included in this press release include non-GAAP measures and should be read along with the accompanying tables which provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide additional useful information which allows readers to evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP.

Pre-provision net revenue (in thousands) June 30, 2020 Net loss (GAAP) $ (84,935 )

PCL legacy SSB 31,259

PCL legacy CSB NonPCD and UFC - Day 1 119,079

PCL legacy CSB for June 1,136

Tax provision (benefit) (24,747 )

Merger-related costs 40,279

FHLB advance prepayment cost 199

CSB pre-merger PPNR 74,791

Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) Non-GAAP $ 157,061

SSB average asset balance June 30, 2020 (GAAP) $ 22,898,925

CSB average asset balance pre-merger 14,604,081

$ 37,503,006 1.68% ROAATotal average balance June 30, 2020 (Non-GAAP) PPNR

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended(Dollars inthousands, except June 30, Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Sept. 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,per share data)RECONCILIATION OF 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019 2020 2019GAAP TO Non-GAAPAdjusted netincome (non-GAAP)(3)Net income (loss) $ (84,935 ) $ 24,110 $ 49,091 $ 51,565 $ 41,460 $ (60,825 ) $ 85,827 (GAAP)Securities gains, -- -- (20 ) (349 ) (1,371 ) -- (1,803 )net of taxPCL - NonPCD loans 92,212 -- -- -- -- 92,212 -- & unfundedcommitmentsPension plantermination -- -- -- -- 7,641 -- 7,641 expense, net oftaxFHLB prepayment 154 -- -- -- -- 154 107 penalty, net oftaxMerger and branchconsolidation/acq. 31,191 3,510 1,252 -- 1,667 34,701 2,449 expense, net oftaxAdjusted net $ 38,622 $ 27,620 $ 50,323 $ 51,216 $ 49,397 $ 66,242 $ 94,221 income (non-GAAP) Adjusted netincome per commonshare - Basic (3)Earnings (loss) $ (1.96 ) $ 0.72 $ 1.46 $ 1.51 $ 1.18 $ (1.58 ) $ 2.43 per common share -Basic (GAAP)Effect to adjust -- -- (0.01 ) (0.01 ) (0.04 ) - (0.05 )for securitiesgainsEffect to adjustfor PCL - NonPCD 2.13 -- - - - 2.40 -- loans & unfundedcommitmentsEffect to adjustfor pension plan -- -- - - 0.22 -- 0.22 terminationexpense, net oftaxEffect to adjustfor FHLB 0.00 -- - - - 0.00 -- prepaymentpenalty, net oftaxEffect to adjustfor merger & 0.72 0.10 0.04 - 0.05 0.90 0.07 branch consol./acqexpenses, net oftaxAdjusted netincome per common $ 0.89 $ 0.82 $ 1.49 $ 1.50 $ 1.41 $ 1.73 $ 2.67 share - Basic(non-GAAP) Adjusted netincome per commonshare - Diluted(3)Earnings (loss) $ (1.96 ) $ 0.71 $ 1.45 $ 1.50 $ 1.17 $ (1.58 ) $ 2.42 per common share -Diluted (GAAP)Effect to adjust -- -- (0.01 ) (0.01 ) (0.04 ) -- (0.05 )for securitiesgainsEffect to adjustfor PCL - NonPCD 2.11 -- - - - 2.38 -- loans & unfundedcommitmentsEffect to adjustfor pension plan -- -- - - 0.22 -- 0.22 terminationexpense, net oftaxEffect to adjustfor FHLB 0.00 -- - - - 0.00 -- prepaymentpenalty, net oftaxEffect to adjustfor merger & 0.72 0.11 0.04 - 0.05 0.89 0.07 branch consol./acqexpenses, net oftaxEffect of adjustedweighted ave 0.02 0.01 shares due toadjusted netincomeAdjusted netincome per common $ 0.89 $ 0.82 $ 1.48 $ 1.49 $ 1.40 $ 1.71 $ 2.66 share - Diluted(non-GAAP) Adjusted Return ofAverage Assets (3)Return on average -1.49 % 0.60 % 1.23 % 1.31 % 1.08 % -0.63 % 1.14 %assets (GAAP)Effect to adjust 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % -0.01 % -0.04 % 0.00 % -0.02 %for securitiesgainsEffect to adjustfor PCL - NonPCD 1.62 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.95 % 0.00 %loans & unfundedcommitmentsEffect to adjustfor pension plan 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.20 % 0.00 % 0.10 %terminationexpense, net oftaxEffect to adjustfor FHLB 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 %prepaymentpenalty, net oftaxEffect to adjustfor merger & 0.55 % 0.09 % 0.03 % 0.00 % 0.04 % 0.36 % 0.04 %branch consol./acqexpenses, net oftaxAdjusted return on 0.68 % 0.69 % 1.26 % 1.30 % 1.28 % 0.68 % 1.26 %average assets(non-GAAP) Adjusted Return ofAverage Equity (3)Return on average -11.78 % 4.15 % 8.26 % 8.70 % 6.98 % -4.67 % 7.29 %equity (GAAP)Effect to adjust 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % -0.06 % -0.23 % 0.00 % -0.15 %for securitiesgainsEffect to adjustfor PCL - NonPCD 12.79 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 7.08 % 0.00 %loans & unfundedcommitmentsEffect to adjustfor pension plan 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 1.29 % 0.00 % 0.65 %terminationexpense, net oftaxEffect to adjustfor FHLB 0.02 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.01 % 0.01 %prepaymentpenalty, net oftaxEffect to adjustfor merger & 4.33 % 0.60 % 0.21 % 0.00 % 0.28 % 2.67 % 0.20 %branch consol./acqexpenses, net oftaxAdjusted return on 5.36 % 4.75 % 8.47 % 8.64 % 8.32 % 5.09 % 8.00 %average equity(non-GAAP) Adjusted Return onAverage CommonTangible Equity(3) (5)Return on average -11.78 % 4.15 % 8.26 % 8.70 % 6.98 % -4.67 % 7.29 %common equity(GAAP)Effect to adjust 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % -0.06 % -0.23 % 0.00 % -0.15 %for securitiesgainsEffect to adjustfor PCL - NonPCD 12.79 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 7.08 % 0.00 %loans & unfundedcommitmentsEffect to adjustfor pension plan 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 1.29 % 0.00 % 0.65 %terminationexpense, net oftaxEffect to adjustfor FHLB 0.02 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.01 % 0.01 %prepaymentpenalty, net oftaxEffect to adjustfor merger & 4.32 % 0.60 % 0.21 % 0.00 % 0.28 % 2.67 % 0.21 %branch consol./acqexpenses, net oftaxEffect to adjust 4.88 % 4.70 % 7.70 % 7.87 % 7.47 % 4.74 % 7.29 %for intangibleassetsAdjusted return onaverage common 10.23 % 9.45 % 16.17 % 16.51 % 15.79 % 9.83 % 15.30 %tangible equity(non-GAAP) Adjustedefficiency ratio(5)Efficiency ratio 80.52 % 62.11 % 61.64 % 58.40 % 66.87 %

Effect to adjustfor merger and -18.61 % -2.39 % -0.91 % 0.00 % -7.09 %branchconsolidationrelated expensesAdjusted 61.91 % 59.72 % 60.73 % 58.40 % 59.78 %efficiency ratio Tangible BookValue Per CommonShare (5)Book value per $ 63.35 $ 69.40 $ 70.32 $ 69.34 $ 68.34 common share(GAAP)Effect to adjust (25.02 ) (31.39 ) (31.19 ) (31.14 ) (30.49 )for intangibleassetsTangible book $ 38.33 $ 38.01 $ 39.13 $ 38.20 $ 37.85 value per commonshare (non-GAAP) TangibleEquity-to-TangibleAssets (5)Equity-to-assets 11.91 % 13.95 % 14.90 % 14.92 % 15.14 %(GAAP)Effect to adjust -4.35 % -5.80 % -6.02 % -6.11 % -6.15 %for intangibleassetsTangible 7.56 % 8.15 % 8.88 % 8.81 % 8.99 %equity-to-tangibleassets (non-GAAP)

Footnotes to tables:

(1) Loan data excludes mortgage loans held for sale.

(2) The dividend payout ratio is calculated by dividing total dividends paid during the period by the total net income for the same period.

Adjusted earnings, adjusted return on average assets, and adjusted return on average equity are non-GAAP measures and exclude the after-tax effect of gains on acquisitions, gains or losses on sales of securities, and merger and branch consolidation related expense. Management believes that non-GAAP adjusted measures provide additional useful information that allows readers to evaluate the ongoing performance of the company. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have(3) limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP. Adjusted earnings and the related adjusted return measures (non-GAAP) exclude the following from net income (GAAP) on an after-tax basis: (a) pre-tax merger and branch consolidation related expense of $40.3 million, $4.1 million, $1.5 million, and $2.1 million, for the quarters ended June 30, 2020, March 31, 2020, December 31, 2019, and June 30, 2019, respectively; (b) securities (losses) gains, net of $24,000, $437,000, and $1.7 million, for the quarters ended December 31, 2019, September 30, 2019, and June 30, 2019, respectively; (c) Pension plan termination expense of $9.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019; and (d) FHLB prepayment penalty of $199,000 and $134,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and March 31, 2019.

(4) June 30, 2020 ratios are estimated and may be subject to change pending the final filing of the FR Y-9C; all other periods are presented as filed.

The tangible measures are non-GAAP measures and exclude the effect of period end or average balance of intangible assets. The tangible returns on equity and common equity measures also add back the after-tax amortization of intangibles to GAAP basis net income. Management believes that these non-GAAP tangible measures provide additional useful information, particularly since these measures are widely used by industry analysts for companies with prior merger and acquisition activities. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or(5) financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP. The sections titled "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP to GAAP" provide tables that reconcile non-GAAP measures to GAAP.

Includes loan accretion (interest) income related to the discount on(6) acquired loans of $10.1 million, $10.9 million $7.4 million, $8.1 million, and $9.1 million, respectively, during the five quarters above.

Adjusted efficiency ratio is calculated by taking the noninterest expense(7) excluding branch consolidation cost and merger cost, pension plan termination and the FHLB prepayment penalty divided by net interest income and noninterest income excluding securities gains (losses).

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward looking statements are based on, among other things, management's beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections about the financial services industry, the economy and South State. Words and phrases such as "may," "approximately," "continue," "should," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "is likely," "look ahead," "look forward," "believes," "will," "intends," "estimates," "strategy," "plan," "could," "potential," "possible" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. South State cautions readers that forward looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict with regard to, among other things, timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence, which could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Such risks, uncertainties and assumptions, include, among others, the following: (1) economic downturn risk, potentially resulting in deterioration in the credit markets, greater than expected noninterest expenses, excessive loan losses and other negative consequences, which risks could be exacerbated by potential negative economic developments resulting from federal spending cuts and/or one or more federal budget-related impasses or actions; (2) increased expenses, loss of revenues, and increased regulatory scrutiny associated with our total assets having exceeded $10.0 billion; (3) controls and procedures risk, including the potential failure or circumvention of our controls and procedures or failure to comply with regulations related to controls and procedures; (4) ownership dilution risk associated with potential acquisitions in which South State's stock may be issued as consideration for an acquired company; (5) potential deterioration in real estate values; (6) the impact of competition with other financial institutions, including pricing pressures (including those resulting from the CARES Act) and the resulting impact, including as a result of compression to net interest margin; (7) credit risks associated with an obligor's failure to meet the terms of any contract with the bank or otherwise fail to perform as agreed under the terms of any loan-related document; (8) interest risk involving the effect of a change in interest rates on the bank's earnings, the market value of the bank's loan and securities portfolios, and the market value of South State's equity; (9) liquidity risk affecting the bank's ability to meet its obligations when they come due; (10) risks associated with an anticipated increase in South State's investment securities portfolio, including risks associated with acquiring and holding investment securities or potentially determining that the amount of investment securities South State desires to acquire are not available on terms acceptable to South State; (11) price risk focusing on changes in market factors that may affect the value of traded instruments in "mark-to-market" portfolios; (12) transaction risk arising from problems with service or product delivery; (13) compliance risk involving risk to earnings or capital resulting from violations of or nonconformance with laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices, or ethical standards; (14) regulatory change risk resulting from new laws, rules, regulations, accounting principles, proscribed practices or ethical standards, including, without limitation, the possibility that regulatory agencies may require higher levels of capital above the current regulatory-mandated minimums and including the impact of the recently enacted CARES Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules and regulations, and the possibility of changes in accounting standards, policies, principles and practices, including changes in accounting principles relating to loan loss recognition (CECL); (15) strategic risk resulting from adverse business decisions or improper implementation of business decisions; (16) reputation risk that adversely affects earnings or capital arising from negative public opinion; (17) terrorist activities risk that results in loss of consumer confidence and economic disruptions; (18) cybersecurity risk related to the dependence of South State on internal computer systems and the technology of outside service providers, as well as the potential impacts of third party security breaches, subjects each company to potential business disruptions or financial losses resulting from deliberate attacks or unintentional events; (19) greater than expected noninterest expenses; (20) noninterest income risk resulting from the effect of regulations that prohibit financial institutions from charging consumer fees for paying overdrafts on ATM and one-time debit card transactions, unless the consumer consents or opts?in to the overdraft service for those types of transactions; (21) excessive loan losses; (22) failure to realize synergies and other financial benefits from, and to limit liabilities associated with, mergers and acquisitions within the expected time frame; (23) potential deposit attrition, higher than expected costs, customer loss and business disruption associated with merger and acquisition integration, including, without limitation, and potential difficulties in maintaining relationships with key personnel; (24) the risks of fluctuations in market prices for South State common stock that may or may not reflect economic condition or performance of South State; (25) the payment of dividends on South State common stock is subject to regulatory supervision as well as the discretion of the board of directors of South State, South State's performance and other factors; (26) operational, technological, cultural, regulatory, legal, credit and other risks associated with the exploration, consummation and integration of potential future acquisition, whether involving stock or cash consideration; (27) major catastrophes such as earthquakes, floods or other natural or human disasters, including infectious disease outbreaks, including the recent outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus, a respiratory illness, the related disruption to local, regional and global economic activity and financial markets, and the impact that any of the foregoing may have on South State and its customers and other constituencies; and (28) risks related to the merger of South State and CenterState, including, among others, (i) the risk that the cost savings and any revenue synergies from the merger may not be fully realized or may take longer than anticipated to be realized, (ii) the risk that the integration of each party's operations will be materially delayed or will be more costly or difficult than expected or that the parties are otherwise unable to successfully integrate each party's businesses into the other's businesses, (iii) the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and charges related to the merger, (iv) reputational risk and the reaction of each company's customers, suppliers, employees or other business partners to the merger, and (29) other factors that may affect future results of South State and CenterState, as disclosed in South State's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and CenterState's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, in each case filed by South State or CenterState, as applicable, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and available on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, implied or otherwise anticipated by such forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are based on information available at that time. South State does not undertake any obligation to update or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by federal securities laws. As forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance on such statements.

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