German American Bancorp (GABC) declares $0.31 cash dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

German American Bancorp, Inc. filed a current report to share its latest financial updates and dividend decision. The company issued a press release announcing its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 along with unaudited consolidated financial statements and other financial data.

The Board of Directors also declared a cash dividend of $0.31 per share, payable on February 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 10, 2026. This filing mainly serves to formally communicate the results release and dividend details to investors.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2026

GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-15877						35-1547518
(Commission File Number)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)
711 Main Street
Jasper,			Indiana			47546
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (812) 482-1314

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:

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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, no par value

GABC

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 26, 2026, German American Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, and making other disclosures. The press release (including the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, and other financial data) is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 2.02, including the information incorporated herein from Exhibit 99.1, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

Cash Dividend. As announced in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.31 per share which will be payable on February 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 10, 2026.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)			Exhibits
			Exhibit No.						Description
			99.1						Press release, dated January 26, 2026, issued by German American Bancorp, Inc.
			104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURE

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: January 26, 2026			By:			GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.   /s/ D. Neil Dauby
						D. Neil Dauby, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did German American Bancorp (GABC) disclose in this 8-K filing?

German American Bancorp, Inc. disclosed that it issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, and that the release, including unaudited consolidated financial statements and other data, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

What dividend did German American Bancorp (GABC) declare?

The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.31 per share.

When will German American Bancorp (GABC) pay the $0.31 dividend and who qualifies?

The $0.31 per share cash dividend will be paid on February 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 10, 2026.

Where can investors find the detailed quarterly and full-year 2025 results for German American Bancorp (GABC)?

Detailed quarterly and full-year 2025 results, including unaudited consolidated financial statements and other financial data, are included in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Is the German American Bancorp (GABC) press release considered filed or furnished?

The information in Item 2.02, including the press release in Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.