Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) sets $0.12 dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Community West Bancshares has filed a current report outlining its latest quarterly update and a new dividend declaration. The company issued a press release with unaudited financial information and discussion for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, which is attached as an exhibit to the report.

The Board of Directors declared a $0.12 per share cash dividend, payable on February 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 6, 2026. This action provides direct cash returns to shareholders while the detailed quarterly results remain contained in the accompanying press release.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 8.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

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.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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 22, 2026

(Date of earliest event reported)

COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)						000-31977 (Commission File Number)			77-0539125 (IRS Employer Identification Number)
7100 N. Financial Dr., Ste. 101, Fresno, CA (Address of principal executive offices)									93720 (Zip Code)
559-298-1775 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Common Stock, no par value

CWBC

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(Trading Symbol)

(Name of Each Exchange on which Registered)

Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, 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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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 ☐

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  o

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 22, 2026, Community West Bancshares issued a press release containing unaudited financial information and accompanying discussion for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 8.01. Other Events

On January 21, 2026, the Board of Directors of Community West Bancshares declared a $0.12 per share cash dividend payable on February 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 6, 2026.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1    Press Release of Community West Bancshares dated January 22, 2026

The information in this Form 8-K filed on January 22, 2026 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

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.

Dated: January 22, 2026 COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
By:  /s/ Shannon R. Livingston                          Shannon R. Livingston        Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal        Accounting Officer)

FAQ

What did Community West Bancshares (CWBC) announce in this 8-K?

Community West Bancshares reported that it issued a press release with unaudited financial information for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, and that its Board declared a cash dividend.

What dividend did Community West Bancshares (CWBC) declare?

The Board of Community West Bancshares declared a $0.12 per share cash dividend.

When will CWBC’s $0.12 dividend be paid and what is the record date?

The $0.12 per share cash dividend is payable on February 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 6, 2026.

What period does the financial information for CWBC cover in this report?

The press release attached to the report contains unaudited financial information and discussion for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

How is the press release related to the Community West Bancshares 8-K?

The press release with unaudited quarterly financial information is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into the report.

Does this report state that Community West Bancshares is an emerging growth company?

The report includes the standard emerging growth company check box language, but it does not state in the provided text that Community West Bancshares is an emerging growth company.