South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) will announce third quarter 2016 financial results in a news release prior to the market opening on October 21, 2016 followed by a conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Time where management will review earnings and performance trends.

South State Corporation plans to make the news release and related financial information available on the Investor Relations section of www.SouthStateBank.com by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 21, 2016.

Conference Call Information:
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 10092013. To expedite access, please state your name and your company name when you reach an operator.

Participants can also listen to the live audio webcast through the Investor Relations section of www.SouthStateBank.com. A replay will be available from 2 p.m. Eastern Time on October 21, 2016 until 9 a.m. on November 5, 2016. To listen to the replay, dial (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088. The passcode is 10092013. The event will also be archived and available beginning October 21 by midnight Eastern Time in the Investor Relations section of www.SouthStateBank.com.

South State Corporation is the largest bank holding company headquartered in South Carolina. Founded in 1933, the company’s primary subsidiary, South State Bank, has been serving the financial needs of its local communities in 24 South Carolina counties, 13 Georgia counties and 4 North Carolina counties for over 80 years. The bank also operates Minis & Co., Inc. and First Southeast 401K Fiduciaries, Inc., both registered investment advisors; and First Southeast Investor Services, Inc., a limited purpose broker-dealer. South State Corporation has assets of approximately $8.7 billion and its stock is traded under the symbol SSB on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. More information can be found at www.SouthStateBank.com.