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First Interstate (NASDAQ: FIBK) ends EVP & General Counsel role

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First Interstate, Inc. reported that, effective July 9, 2026, it involuntarily terminated, without cause, the employment of Mr. Kirk D. Jensen as Executive Vice President and General Counsel/Corporate Secretary of the company and its subsidiary First Interstate Bank.

The company plans a national search for a successor, and its other in-house lawyers are expected to perform the role until a new General Counsel/Corporate Secretary is appointed. The company states that the termination did not result from any disagreement regarding financial reporting, operations, policies, practices, or any other matter.

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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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Effective date of termination July 9, 2026 End of employment of EVP & General Counsel/Corporate Secretary
Form type Form 8-K Current report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Exhibit number 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File in Inline XBRL
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Statements contained in this report constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995."
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Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995."
succession planning financial
"Statements concerning the registrant’s expectations concerning succession planning and legal team oversight are forward-looking statements."
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"Emerging growth company * * * * * Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers;"
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FAQ

What did First Interstate (FIBK) disclose in this 8-K filing?
First Interstate disclosed that it terminated, without cause, the employment of its Executive Vice President and General Counsel/Corporate Secretary effective July 9, 2026. The company also outlined interim coverage and plans for a national search for a successor to this role.

Which executive is leaving First Interstate (FIBK) and what was his role?
The departing executive is Mr. Kirk D. Jensen, who served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel/Corporate Secretary for First Interstate, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary First Interstate Bank. His employment was terminated involuntarily and without cause, under his existing employment agreement.

Did First Interstate (FIBK) cite any disagreement as the reason for the termination?
No, First Interstate specifically stated the termination of Mr. Jensen’s employment was not the result of any disagreement with the company or its subsidiary regarding financial reporting, operations, policies, practices, or any other matter, indicating no disclosed conflict behind the decision.

Does this First Interstate (FIBK) 8-K include forward-looking statements?
Yes, the filing includes forward-looking statements related to succession planning and oversight of the legal team. The company notes these statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties described in its most recent Form 10-K and subsequent periodic reports.
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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): July 9, 2026
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FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware001-34653 81-0331430
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		(Commission
File No.)		 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
401 North 31st Street
Billings,
MT
59101
(Address of principal executive offices)(zip code)

(406)255-5311
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ 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))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.00001 par valueFIBKNASDAQ
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 ☐
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. ☐
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Effective July 9, 2026, the employment of Mr. Kirk D. Jensen with the registrant and its wholly owned subsidiary First Interstate Bank as Executive Vice President and General Counsel/Corporate Secretary was terminated involuntarily and without cause under his employment agreement with the registrant and its subsidiary, a copy of which was filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2026, and is incorporated herein by reference. The registrant expects to conduct a national search for a replacement for this role, which role is expected to be performed by the registrant’s other in-house lawyers until a successor is appointed. The employment termination is not the result of any disagreement with the registrant or its subsidiary over any of their financial reporting, operations, policies or practices, or any other matter.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this report constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are predictive in nature and are identified by the use of the terms “expected,” “will,” “look forward to,” “aim,” and similar words or phrases indicating possible future expectations, events or actions. Statements concerning the registrant’s expectations concerning succession planning and legal team oversight are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions and projections and are not guarantees of future performance or outcomes. These statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the registrant’s ability to control or predict, which may cause actual events to be different materially from those expressed or implied herein. The registrant has provided additional information about the risks facing its business in its most recent annual report on Form 10-K, and any subsequent periodic and current reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K, filed by it with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements set forth herein and in the filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission identified above, which you should read in their entirety before making any investment or other decision with respect to our securities. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by applicable law.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Exhibit Description
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within 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.
Date: July 9, 2026
 
FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM, INC.
By:/s/ JAMES A REUTER
James A Reuter
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director


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