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Ames National Corporation (ATLO) sets $0.24 per share cash dividend for September 2026

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Ames National Corporation declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per common share on August 12, 2026. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2026. The company’s common stock has a par value of $2.00 per share and is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker ATLO. Ames National Corporation operates through affiliate banks across several Iowa communities, including Ames, Boone, Nevada, Creston, Story City, and Marshalltown.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Cash dividend per share $0.24 per common share Cash dividend declared on August 12, 2026
Dividend record date September 1, 2026 Shareholders of record on this date receive the dividend
Dividend payable date September 15, 2026 Date on which the $0.24 dividend will be paid
Par value per common share $2.00 par value Par value of Ames National Corporation common stock
Trading symbol ATLO Ticker symbol on NASDAQ Capital Market
cash dividend financial
"declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per common share"
A cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders directly in money, usually on a regular schedule. It is a way for investors to receive a portion of the company's profits, similar to earning interest or a bonus for holding the company's stock. Cash dividends provide income to shareholders and can indicate the company's financial health and stability.
shareholders of record financial
"to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2026"
Shareholders of record are the people officially listed as owners of a company's stock on a specific date. This matters because only these shareholders are entitled to receive dividends or vote at company meetings. It's like being on the official guest list for a party—you get to enjoy the perks and have a say.
par value financial
"Common stock, $2.00 par value"
Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.
NASDAQ Capital Market market
"listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol, ATLO"
The Nasdaq Capital Market is a platform where smaller, emerging companies can list their shares for trading by investors. It provides these companies with access to funding and visibility, helping them grow, much like a local marketplace where new vendors can introduce their products to potential customers. For investors, it offers opportunities to discover early-stage companies with growth potential.

FAQ

What dividend did Ames National Corporation (ATLO) declare in August 2026?
Ames National Corporation declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per common share on August 12, 2026. The dividend applies to all outstanding common shares of the company as of the specified record date.

When is the record date for Ames National Corporation’s (ATLO) $0.24 dividend?
The record date for the $0.24 per share cash dividend is September 1, 2026. Shareholders of record at the close of business on that date will be eligible to receive the dividend.

When will Ames National Corporation (ATLO) pay the $0.24 cash dividend?
The $0.24 per common share cash dividend will be paid on September 15, 2026. Eligible shareholders are those recorded as of the close of business on September 1, 2026.

Which class of shares does Ames National Corporation’s (ATLO) dividend cover?
The dividend covers common stock with a $2.00 par value. Each outstanding share of common stock of Ames National Corporation is entitled to receive the $0.24 cash dividend if held on the record date.

On which exchange is Ames National Corporation (ATLO) listed?
Ames National Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol ATLO. The declared $0.24 per share cash dividend applies to its NASDAQ-listed common shares.

What are some affiliate banks of Ames National Corporation (ATLO)?
Ames National Corporation’s affiliates include First National Bank (Ames), Boone Bank & Trust Co., State Bank & Trust Co., Iowa State Savings Bank, Reliance State Bank, and United Bank & Trust Co. in various Iowa communities.

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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
 
August 12, 2026
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
 
AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Iowa
0-32637
42-1039071
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
 Identification No.)
 
323 Sixth Street
Ames, Iowa 50010
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (515) 232-6251
 
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $2.00 par value
ATLO
NASDAQ Capital Market
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Emerging growth company ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
 
 
Item 8.01 Other Events
 
On August 12, 2026, the Company announced the declaration of a cash dividend. A copy of the press release dated August 13, 2026 is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits
 
 
(d)
The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Report.
 
 
Exhibit No.
              Description
 
 
99.1
News Release dated August 13, 2026
 
 
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 13, 2026
By:
/s/ John P. Nelson
 
 
 
John P. Nelson, Chief Executive Officer and President
 
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

JOHN P. NELSON

 

 

PRESIDENT

 

 

(515) 232-6251

 

 

August 13, 2026

 

AMES NATIONAL CORPORATION DECLARED CASH DIVIDEND

 

AMES, IOWA – On August 12, 2026, Ames National Corporation (the “Company”) declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per common share. The dividend is payable September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2026.

 

Ames National Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol, ATLO. The Company’s affiliate banks include: First National Bank, Ames, Iowa; Boone Bank & Trust Co., Boone, Iowa; State Bank & Trust Co., Nevada, Iowa; Iowa State Savings Bank, Creston, Iowa; Reliance State Bank, Story City, Iowa; and United Bank & Trust Co., Marshalltown, Iowa. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.amesnational.com.

 

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