UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2024 (May 17, 2024) SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) South Carolina (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-12669 (Commission File Number) 57-0799315 (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1101 First...