INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Ameris Bancorp Investors

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Ameris Bancorp ("Ameris" or the "Company") ABCB investors concerning the Company and its officers' possible violations of federal securities laws.

On November 21, 2019, after the market closed, the Company disclosed that it had received a subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") requesting documents and materials related to the purchase of US Premium Finance and the sale of certain loans to CEBV LLC. Additionally, Ameris Bank, the banking subsidiary of the Company, received a grand jury subpoena from the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia.

On this news, the Company's stock price fell sharply during afterhours trading, thereby injuring investors.

If you purchased Ameris securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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