[8-K] ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP Reports Material Event

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Enterprise Financial Services Corp provided an update on certain credit relationships at Enterprise Bank & Trust. The Bank has seven commercial real estate loans totaling $68.4 million to seven special purpose entities tied to two commercial banking relationships in Southern California, each secured by a first‑position, senior mortgage on the related properties.

The Company previously reported these loans as nonperforming after a business dispute among the owners led all seven borrowing entities to file for bankruptcy in the first quarter of 2025. In August 2025, the Bank commenced foreclosure proceedings on the real property collateral. Based on its senior secured first‑lien position, the Company expects to collect the full balance of these loans.

Insights

Bank credit risk analyst

$68.4M CRE loans in foreclosure; recovery expected from first liens.

EFSC outlines seven CRE loans totaling $68.4 million to seven SPEs in Southern California. Each loan is secured by a senior first‑lien mortgage on the underlying real estate, which strengthens the Bank’s collateral position.

The loans were previously classified as nonperforming after a business dispute led to SPE bankruptcies in Q1 2025. The Bank began foreclosure in August 2025, and the Company states it expects full collection based on its collateral priority. Actual outcomes depend on foreclosure processes and collateral valuations.

No timing or disposition proceeds are detailed in the excerpt. Subsequent disclosures may address resolution status or realized recoveries following the initiated foreclosure actions.

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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 (Date of earliest event reported) 

October 16, 2025

ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-15373			43-1706259
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

150 N. Meramec Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri (Address of principal executive offices) 63105 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

(314) 725-5500

Not applicable 

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

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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, par value $0.01 per share

EFSC

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/40th Interest in a Share of 5.00% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A

EFSCP

Nasdaq Global Select Market

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).

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

In response to investor inquiries about a recent peer bank 8-K filing, Enterprise Financial Services Corp (the “Company”) is providing additional information about certain Enterprise Bank & Trust’s (the “Bank”) credit relationships.

The Bank has seven commercial real estate loans totaling $68.4 million in the aggregate to seven special purpose entities (each an “SPE Borrower”) affiliated with two commercial banking relationships in Southern California that share some common ownership. Each of the seven commercial real estate loans is secured by a first position, senior secured mortgage on the real property owned by the relevant SPE Borrower. The Company previously reported these loans as nonperforming assets, and reported that litigation resulting from a business dispute between the owners of the entities resulted in all seven of the borrowing entities filing bankruptcy in the first quarter of 2025. In August 2025, the Bank commenced foreclosure proceedings with respect to the real property collateral owned by each SPE Borrower. As a result of the Bank’s senior secured first lien collateral position with respect to the real property owned by the SPE Borrowers, the Company expects to collect the full balance of these loans.

Forward Looking Statements

In addition to the historical information contained herein, this Current Report on Form 8-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of, and intended to be covered by, the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company including, without limitation, plans, strategies and goals, and statements about the Company’s expectations regarding revenue and asset growth, financial performance and profitability, loan and deposit growth, liquidity, yields and returns, loan diversification and credit management, stockholder value creation and the impact of acquisitions. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “outlook,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “pro forma”, “pipeline” and other similar words and expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Because forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions and uncertainties, actual results or future events could differ, possibly materially, from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. While there is no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include the following, without limitation: the Company’s ability to efficiently integrate acquisitions into its operations, retain the customers of these businesses and grow the acquired operations, as well as credit risk, changes in the appraised valuation of real estate securing impaired loans, outcomes of litigation and other contingencies, exposure to general and local economic and market conditions, high unemployment rates, higher inflation and its impacts (including U.S. federal government measures to address higher inflation), impacts of trade and tariff policies, U.S. fiscal debt, budget and tax matters, and any slowdown in global economic growth, risks associated with rapid increases or decreases in prevailing interest rates, our ability to attract and retain deposits and access to other sources of liquidity, consolidation in the banking industry, competition from banks and other financial institutions, the Company’s ability to attract and retain relationship officers and other key personnel, burdens imposed by federal and state regulation, changes in legislative or regulatory requirements, as well as current, pending or future legislation or regulation that could have a negative effect on our revenue and businesses, including rules and regulations relating to bank products and financial services, changes in accounting policies and practices or accounting standards, natural disasters

(such as wildfires and earthquakes), terrorist activities, war and geopolitical matters (including the war in Israel and potential for a broader regional conflict and the war in Ukraine and the imposition of additional sanctions and export controls in connection therewith), or pandemics, and their effects on economic and business environments in which we operate, including the related disruption to the financial market and other economic activity, and those factors and risks referenced from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and the Company’s other filings with the SEC. The Company cautions that the preceding list is not exhaustive of all possible risk factors and other factors could also adversely affect the Company’s results.

For any forward-looking statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K or in any documents, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, the Company disclaims any obligation to revise or publicly release any revision or update to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which such statements were made.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Description
104						The cover page of this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP

Date:

October 16, 2025

By:

/s/ Troy R. Dumlao

Troy R. Dumlao

Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

FAQ

What did EFSC disclose about its Southern California CRE exposure?

The Bank has seven commercial real estate loans totaling $68.4 million to seven SPE borrowers tied to two banking relationships, each secured by a first‑lien mortgage.

Why were these EFSC loans previously reported as nonperforming?

A business dispute among the owners led all seven borrowing entities to file for bankruptcy in Q1 2025.

What actions has EFSC taken to resolve these loans?

The Bank commenced foreclosure proceedings in August 2025 on the real property collateral for each SPE borrower.

Does EFSC expect to recover the loan balances?

Yes. Based on its senior secured first‑lien position, the Company expects to collect the full balance of the loans.

How many loans and borrowers are involved in EFSC’s update?

There are seven commercial real estate loans to seven SPE borrowers affiliated with two commercial banking relationships.