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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 11, 2026
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BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 001-39548 | 95-3936623 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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685 Stockton Drive | | |
Exton, Pennsylvania | | 19341 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 458-5000
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Title of each class | | Trading Symbol | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Class B Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value | | BSY | | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 11, 2026, Bentley Systems, Incorporated (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a $0.07 per share dividend for the third quarter of 2026. The cash dividend will be payable on September 29, 2026 to all stockholders of record of Class A and Class B common stock as of the close of business on September 22, 2026.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press release dated September 11, 2026 |
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| 104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURE
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.
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| | Bentley Systems, Incorporated |
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Date: September 11, 2026 | | By: | /s/ DAVID R. SHAMAN |
| | Name: | David R. Shaman |
| | Title: | Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
Bentley Systems, Incorporated Declares Third Quarter 2026 Dividend
EXTON, PA. – September 11, 2026 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY) (the “Company”), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a $0.07 per share dividend for the third quarter of 2026. The cash dividend is payable on September 29, 2026, to all stockholders of record of Class A and Class B common stock as of the close of business on September 22, 2026.
About Bentley Systems
Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance.
For more information, contact:
Investor Relations: Eric Boyer, IR@bentley.com
This press release contains statements that are not historical in nature and that are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, “forward looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding expectations as to the repurchase of Company securities and the payment of a quarterly cash dividend in the foreseeable future. Any future determination as to such transactions will depend upon the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and such other factors as are deemed relevant by the board of directors. For example, macroeconomic conditions, pandemic consequences, a change in business needs including working capital, or a change in income tax law relating to dividends, could cause the company to decide not to repurchase securities or to pay a dividend in the future. A discussion of other risks and uncertainties is included in the company’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent filings.
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