Midland States Bancorp Files Universal Shelf Registration Statement

The shelf remains ineffective, and Midland currently has no specific plans to issue securities under it.

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Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) filed a universal shelf registration statement allowing potential securities offerings of up to $250 million.

The Form S-3 registration has not yet become effective and requires SEC effectiveness before securities may be sold or offers to buy accepted. Midland intends the shelf to provide flexibility to access capital markets over time, but currently has no specific plans to issue securities under it. Prices and terms of any future offering will be determined at that time and detailed in a prospectus supplement.

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• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Potential issuance of up to $250 million is intended to provide capital-market flexibility once effective. 37% of market cap

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• Minor pointShelf registration is not yet effective; securities sales require SEC effectiveness.

Key Figures

Securities covered by shelf: $250 million

Securities covered by shelf

$250 million

Maximum amount that may be issued under the registration statement once effective; no specific issuance plans were stated

Key Terms

universal shelf registration statement, form s-3, prospectus supplement

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universal shelf registration statement financial

"filed a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3"

A universal shelf registration statement is a standing registration filed with regulators that lets a company and authorized sellers offer and sell many kinds of securities (stock, bonds, warrants, etc.) over time without filing a new registration each time. For investors it matters because it gives the issuer the flexibility to raise cash or let insiders sell shares quickly, which can change the supply of securities, affect share price and dilution, and influence liquidity—like a store having a pre-approved plan to add new items to its shelves as needed.

form s-3 regulatory

"registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission"

Form S-3 is a legal document companies use to register their stock sales with the government, making it easier and faster for them to raise money by selling shares to investors. It’s like having a pre-approved shopping list that lets a company quickly sell new shares when they need funds, without going through a lengthy approval process each time.

prospectus supplement regulatory

"described in detail in a prospectus supplement filed in connection with such offering"

A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.

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EFFINGHAM, Ill., Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSBI) announced today that it has filed a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The registration statement, once declared effective by the SEC, is intended to provide the Company with flexibility to access the capital markets in an efficient manner.

Jeffrey G. Ludwig, President and Chief Executive Officer of Midland, commented, “Filing this universal shelf registration statement is a prudent step in our long-term capital planning. It provides Midland with additional flexibility to support our strategic priorities over time, while maintaining our disciplined approach to capital allocation.”

Under the shelf registration statement, once declared effective by the SEC, Midland may from time to time issue up to $250 million of its securities covered by the registration statement. Currently, the Company has no specific plans to issue any securities under the registration statement. The specifics of any future offering, along with the prices and terms of any such securities offered by Midland, will be determined at the time of any such offering and will be described in detail in a prospectus supplement filed in connection with such offering.

The shelf registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC, but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration and qualification under the securities law of such jurisdiction. Any offering of the securities covered by the shelf registration statement will be made solely by means of a prospectus and, if required, an accompanying prospectus supplement relating to that offering. A copy of the prospectus included in the registration statement may be obtained on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or the Company’s investor relations website.

About Midland States Bancorp, Inc.

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a community-based financial holding company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, and is the sole shareholder of Midland States Bank. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had total assets of approximately $6.70 billion, and its Wealth Management Group had assets under administration of approximately $4.78 billion. The Company provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking products and services, merchant credit card services, trust and investment management, insurance and financial planning services. For additional information, visit midlandsb.com or follow Midland States Bank on LinkedIn.

CONTACTS:
Claire A. Stack, Chief Financial Officer, at cstack@midlandsb.com or (217) 342-7321

FAQ

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How much could Midland States Bancorp issue under its shelf registration?

Midland may issue up to $250 million of covered securities from time to time once the SEC declares the registration statement effective. The company currently has no specific plans to issue securities under the shelf.

When will Midland States Bancorp set prices and terms for a shelf offering?

Prices and terms will be determined at the time of any future offering and described in a prospectus supplement filed in connection with that offering.