[8-K] FIRST KEYSTONE CORP Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Keystone Corporation, parent of First Keystone Community Bank, filed a Form 8-K to announce that it issued a press release reporting the declaration of its fourth quarter dividend. The report states that the press release, dated November 26, 2025, is included as Exhibit 99.1.

The filing is an informational update about the dividend declaration and attaches the related press release, without providing additional financial details in the body of the report.

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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): November 26, 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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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 8.01.    OTHER EVENTS

On November 26, 2025, First Keystone Corporation (the “Corporation”), parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, issued a press release reporting the declaration of their fourth quarter dividend. A copy of this press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

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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 November 26, 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 the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K 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:	November 26, 2025

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FAQ

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

First Keystone Corporation filed a Form 8-K to report that it issued a press release announcing the declaration of its fourth quarter dividend, dated November 26, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Does the FKYS 8-K filing specify the amount of the fourth quarter dividend?

The 8-K states that First Keystone Corporation issued a press release reporting the declaration of its fourth quarter dividend, but any specific dividend terms are contained in the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release.

Which subsidiary is mentioned in the First Keystone Corporation (FKYS) 8-K?

The filing notes that First Keystone Corporation is the parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, in connection with the press release about the fourth quarter dividend declaration.

What exhibits are included with this FKYS Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release of First Keystone Corporation dated November 26, 2025, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file with Inline XBRL tags.

Is this First Keystone Corporation (FKYS) 8-K related to a major transaction or financial restatement?

No. The 8-K is filed under the "Other Events" item to report the issuance of a press release about the company’s fourth quarter dividend declaration.

Who signed the First Keystone Corporation (FKYS) Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of First Keystone Corporation by Jack W. Jones, President and CEO, dated November 26, 2025.