[8-K] Financial Institutions Inc Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Intel (INTC) filed an 8-K covering two material items.

Item 2.02 – Results: A furnished press release (Ex. 99.1) contains full Q2-25 GAAP and non-GAAP figures and Q3 outlook; those numbers are not repeated in this filing.

Item 2.05 – 2025 Restructuring Plan: Approved 10-Jul-25 and announced 24-Jul-25, the programme will cut the core workforce by 15 % by FY-25, streamline layers and redirect spending to client & server lines while exiting lower-priority businesses.

Financial impact: Intel expects $1.9 bn total charges; $1.8 bn will be booked in Q2-25. Components are $1.4 bn cash severance and $416 m non-cash asset impairments tied to business exits and real-estate consolidation. Actions should be “substantially complete” by Q4-25.

Forward-looking language cautions that timing, costs and savings may change.

Near-term GAAP earnings will absorb large charges, but management signals longer-term margin expansion and tighter strategic focus.

Positive

• 15 % workforce reduction positions Intel to lower ongoing operating expenses after FY-25.
• $416 m impairment signals exit from non-core assets, reallocating capital to core client/server businesses.

Negative

• $1.8 bn Q2-25 restructuring charge will materially depress near-term GAAP earnings.
• 15 % headcount cut introduces execution and talent-loss risk.
• Forward-looking statements highlight uncertainty around timing, savings and overall effectiveness.

Insights

Equity Research Analyst

TL;DR – Big one-off hit now, potential OPEX relief later; net near-term negative.

The $1.9 bn charge (≈2 % of 2024 revenue) drags Q2 GAAP EPS and may pressure FY-25 guidance. However, a 15 % staff cut could trim annual run-rate costs by well over $2 bn, improving long-term operating margin if execution is smooth. Exiting non-core assets aligns resources with x86 client and server franchises, but scale loss in ancillary segments could limit diversification. Management left savings estimates out, signalling uncertainty. Overall impact: negative in the next two quarters, potentially neutral-to-positive beyond 2025.

Corporate Restructuring Specialist

TL;DR – Plan is impactful; success hinges on implementation speed and talent retention.

Recognising 95 % of expected charges up front indicates decisive action and reduces overhang. Cash severance dominates, suggesting limited asset write-downs beyond listed impairments. Completing by Q4-25 sets an aggressive timeline; cultural change programmes often exceed expectations. Investor attention should focus on employee engagement metrics and any delays that inflate costs. From a restructuring standpoint, clarity on charge composition is positive, but 15 % headcount risk could impair innovation if reductions reach engineering groups.

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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): June 30, 2025

Financial Institutions, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

New York			0-26481	16-0816610
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
220 Liberty Street
Warsaw, New York				14569
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 585 786-1100

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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share		FISI		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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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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 24, 2025, Financial Institutions, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release to report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company published an investor presentation with data for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The presentation is available on the Company’s website at www.FISI-investors.com under “Events & Presentations”. Investors should note that the Company announces material information in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings and press releases. Based on guidance from the SEC, the Company may also use the Investor Relations section of its corporate website, www.FISI-investors.com, to communicate with investors about the Company. It is possible that the information posted there could be deemed to be material information. The information on the Company’s website is not incorporated by reference into this Current Report on Form 8-K.

This information is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), as amended, 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, as amended, of the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date of this report, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description		Location
99.1		Press Release issued by Financial Institutions, Inc. on July 24, 2025		Filed Herewith
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the 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 thereunto duly authorized.

			Financial Institutions, Inc.
Date:	July 24, 2025	By:	/s/ W. Jack Plants II
			W. Jack Plants II Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer      and Treasurer

FAQ

How large are the restructuring charges Intel (INTC) announced in its July 24 2025 8-K?

Intel expects $1.9 billion in total restructuring charges, with $1.8 billion recognised in Q2 2025.

What percentage of its workforce will Intel reduce under the 2025 Restructuring Plan?

The company plans to cut approximately 15 % of its core workforce by the end of fiscal 2025.

When does Intel expect the restructuring actions to be substantially complete?

Management targets substantial completion by Q4 2025.

What are the main components of Intel’s $1.9 billion restructuring charge?

The charge consists of $1.4 billion in cash severance and $416 million in non-cash asset impairments.

Does the 8-K include Intel’s Q2 2025 financial results?

Detailed results are in the furnished press release (Ex. 99.1); the 8-K itself does not list specific revenue or EPS figures.

Which business areas will Intel prioritise after the restructuring?

Resources will be reallocated toward the company’s core client and server businesses, with reduced investment in lower-priority programs.