[8-K] FIRST KEYSTONE CORP Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Keystone Corporation reported that it announced unaudited earnings for the period ending September 30, 2025. The disclosure was made in an 8-K under Item 2.02, noting that a third-quarter earnings press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

The filing also lists Item 9.01 exhibits, including Exhibit 99.1 and the Inline XBRL cover page tags (Exhibit 104). The report is dated October 31, 2025 and is signed by President and CEO Jack W. Jones. First Keystone’s common stock trades under the symbol FKYS on OTCID.

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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

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PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest reported): October 31, 2025

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FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

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PENNSYLVANIA	000-21344	23-2249083
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.

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111 West Front Street, Berwick, Pennsylvania	18603
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (570) 752-3671

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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):

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☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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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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Emerging growth company ☐

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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. ☐

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

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Title of each class	Trading symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	FKYS	OTCID

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ITEM 2.02.    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On October 31, 2025, First Keystone Corporation, parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, announced its unaudited earnings for the period ending September 30, 2025. The press release announcing third quarter earnings is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 9.01.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

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(a)    Not applicable

(b)    Not applicable

(c)    Not applicable

(d)    Exhibits

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Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of First Keystone Corporation dated October 31, 2025.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document).

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, there unto duly authorized.

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	FIRST KEYSTONE CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
	By:	/s/ Jack W. Jones
	Jack W. Jones
	President and CEO
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Date: October 31, 2025

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FAQ

What did First Keystone (FKYS) announce in this 8-K?

The company announced its unaudited earnings for the period ending September 30, 2025, with details provided in a press release.

Which exhibit contains the Q3 2025 earnings details for FKYS?

Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release announcing third quarter earnings and is incorporated by reference.

What items are covered in the FKYS 8-K?

Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).

When is the date of the FKYS report?

The report is dated October 31, 2025.

Who signed the 8-K for First Keystone Corporation?

Jack W. Jones, President and CEO, signed the report.

What is the trading symbol and market for First Keystone’s common stock?

The trading symbol is FKYS, and it is listed on OTCID.

What other exhibit is referenced besides the press release?

Exhibit 104, the Cover Page Interactive Data File (Inline XBRL tags).