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German American (NASDAQ: GABC) investors back directors and double share cap

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German American Bancorp, Inc. reported results from its annual shareholder meeting held on April 27, 2026. Shareholders holding 30,516,860 common shares, or 81.2% of the 37,575,555 shares outstanding as of March 4, 2026, were represented.

All four director nominees were elected by plurality. Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers and the appointment of Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. They also approved an amendment to double authorized common stock from 45,000,000 to 90,000,000 shares.

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All management proposals passed, including doubling authorized shares.

German American Bancorp received strong shareholder participation, with 81.2% of eligible common shares represented. All four director nominees were elected, and advisory proposals on executive compensation and auditor appointment gained majority support, indicating broad backing for existing governance and pay practices.

The amendment increasing authorized common shares from 45,000,000 to 90,000,000 expands the company’s flexibility for future stock-based actions such as capital raises, acquisitions, or equity compensation, though no specific transactions are described here. Any actual dilution impact would depend on future issuances disclosed in subsequent filings.

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Shares outstanding 37,575,555 shares Common shares issued and outstanding as of March 4, 2026 record date
Shares represented 30,516,860 shares Shares of common stock represented at the April 27, 2026 annual meeting (81.2% of entitled)
Authorized common stock before 45,000,000 shares Authorized common shares prior to amendment of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
Authorized common stock after 90,000,000 shares Authorized common shares after shareholder-approved amendment doubling the limit
Say-on-pay support 22,753,668 votes for Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for 30,004,324 votes Votes for appointing Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026
broker non-votes financial
"Director’s Name | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026"
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Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation regulatory
"amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares"
emerging growth company regulatory
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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): April 27, 2026

GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-1587735-1547518
(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
711 Main Street
Jasper,Indiana47546
(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:
[☐]     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))
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.12b-2).
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 [☐]
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, no par valueGABCNASDAQ Global Select Market



Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

(a) German American Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of shareholders on April 27, 2026.

(b) At the close of business on March 4, 2026, the record date for the annual meeting, 37,575,555 of the Company’s common shares were issued and outstanding, with each share being entitled to one vote. A total of 30,516,860 of the Company’s shares of common stock, or 81.2% of the shares entitled to vote, were represented at the annual meeting.

The matters voted upon at the annual meeting and the final results were as follows:

1.Election of four (4) directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of shareholders.

Director’s Name
Votes For
Votes Withheld
Broker Non-Votes
Angela Curry
23,026,936
463,261
7,026,663
M. Darren Root
23,088,767
401,430
7,026,663
Andrew M. Seger
23,206,290
283,907
7,026,663
Tyson J. Wagler
21,128,773
2,361,424
7,026,663

Each director nominee was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors by a plurality of the votes              cast among all nominees.

2.Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.

Votes For
Votes Against
Votes Abstained
Broker Non-Votes
22,753,668
462,521
274,008
7,026,663

The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers received the support of a majority of the votes cast.

3.Approval, on an advisory basis, of the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

Votes For
Votes Against
Votes Abstained
30,004,324
282,741
229,795

The appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 received the support of a majority of the votes cast.






4.Approval of an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of common stock which it is authorized to issue from 45,000,000 shares to 90,000,000 shares.

Votes For
Votes Against
Votes Abstained
29,379,272
845,030
292,558

The amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase the authorized shares of common stock from 45,000,000 to 90,000,000 was approved by a majority of the votes cast.

(c) Not applicable.

(d) Not applicable.

* * * * * *







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: April 29, 2026
By: GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.

 
/s/ D. Neil Dauby
D. Neil Dauby, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer



Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did German American Bancorp (GABC) shareholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders approved all proposals, including electing four directors, an advisory vote supporting named executive officer compensation, ratifying Crowe LLP as 2026 auditor, and amending the Articles of Incorporation to increase authorized common shares from 45,000,000 to 90,000,000, all by majority of votes cast.

How many German American Bancorp (GABC) shares were represented at the annual meeting?

A total of 30,516,860 German American Bancorp common shares were represented, equal to 81.2% of the 37,575,555 shares issued and outstanding as of the March 4, 2026 record date. This indicates high shareholder participation in the 2026 annual meeting vote.

What change was made to German American Bancorp’s authorized common stock?

Shareholders approved an amendment to German American Bancorp’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, increasing authorized common stock from 45,000,000 shares to 90,000,000 shares. This doubles the potential number of common shares the company is permitted to issue in the future.

How did German American Bancorp (GABC) shareholders vote on executive compensation?

On an advisory basis, 22,753,668 votes were cast for, 462,521 against, and 274,008 abstained on named executive officer compensation, with 7,026,663 broker non-votes. The proposal therefore received majority support among votes cast, signaling shareholder backing for the company’s current pay practices.

Who is German American Bancorp’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026?

Shareholders approved Crowe LLP as German American Bancorp’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 30,004,324 votes for, 282,741 against, and 229,795 abstentions. This advisory ratification supports continuing Crowe LLP’s role in auditing the company’s financial statements for 2026.

Were all German American Bancorp director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. Director nominees Angela Curry, M. Darren Root, Andrew M. Seger, and Tyson J. Wagler each received more votes for than withheld, with 7,026,663 broker non-votes recorded. Each was elected by a plurality of votes cast to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of shareholders.

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