Cincinnati Financial (Nasdaq: CINF) lifts dividend and reports key promotions

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation filed a current report describing two corporate updates. The company issued a news release announcing that Cincinnati Financial and its subsidiaries have recognized a series of promotions and appointments, reflecting changes in leadership roles across the organization.

In a separate news release, the company reported that it has increased its regular quarterly cash dividend, signaling an adjustment to the ongoing cash payments it makes to shareholders. Both releases are furnished as exhibits and are not treated as filed financial statements under securities laws.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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

Date of Report: January 30, 2026

(Date of earliest event reported)

CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio			0-4604						31-0746871
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
6200 S. Gilmore Road			Fairfield,			Ohio			45014‑5141
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 870-2000

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock			CINF			Nasdaq Global Select Market

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 240.13a-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§203.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

☐    Emerging growth company

☐    If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark 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 5.02(c) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On January 30, 2026, Cincinnati Financial Corporation issued the attached news release "Cincinnati Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries Recognize Promotions and Appointments." The news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. On January 30, 2026, Cincinnati Financial Corporation issued the attached news release “Cincinnati Financial Corporation Increases Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend.” The news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. This report should not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information contained in the news release.

The foregoing information is being furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)     Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 –     News release entitled, “Cincinnati Financial Corporation Increases Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend"

Exhibit 99.2 –     News release entitled, “Cincinnati Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries Recognize Promotions and Appointments"

Exhibit 104 –    The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL

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.

			CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Date: January 30, 2026			/S/ Michael J. Sewell
			Michael J. Sewell, CPA
			Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer
			(Principal Accounting Officer)

FAQ

What did Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) disclose in its January 30, 2026 report?

Cincinnati Financial Corporation reported two news releases: one recognizing promotions and appointments within the company and its subsidiaries, and another announcing an increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend for shareholders.

What dividend action did Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) announce?

Cincinnati Financial Corporation announced that it has increased its regular quarterly cash dividend. The company disclosed this change through a news release that is furnished as an exhibit and incorporated by reference in the current report.

Did Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) report leadership changes in this filing?

Yes. The company furnished a news release titled “Cincinnati Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries Recognize Promotions and Appointments,” indicating that it has recognized various promotions and appointments within Cincinnati Financial and its subsidiaries.

Are the Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) news releases considered filed financial information?

No. The company states that the information in the news releases is being furnished under Regulation FD and shall not be deemed filed or subject to liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Where can investors find the detailed announcements from Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)?

The detailed announcements are in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to the report. Exhibit 99.1 covers the increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend, and Exhibit 99.2 covers promotions and appointments within Cincinnati Financial and its subsidiaries.