[8-K] German American Bancorp, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC) filed a Form 8-K on 24 June 2025 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD).

The filing states that Chairman & CEO D. Neil Dauby and President & CFO Bradley M. Rust will host investor meetings during the Raymond James Small-Cap Bank Day held the same day. The slide deck to be used in these meetings is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference; however, it is explicitly deemed “furnished” rather than “filed,” preserving safe-harbor treatment under the Exchange Act.

No financial statements, earnings updates, or transaction disclosures accompany the 8-K. As such, the primary purpose of this report is to enhance transparency and provide equal access to the investor presentation.

Positive

• Enhanced investor outreach: Management’s presence at Raymond James Small-Cap Bank Day may broaden the company’s analyst coverage and investor base.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine 8-K announces investor conference participation; no new financial data—impact on valuation likely neutral.

The disclosure is limited to management’s attendance at Raymond James Small-Cap Bank Day with an accompanying slide deck. This type of Regulation FD item ensures simultaneous information release to all investors, aligning with best practices in transparency. Because no earnings guidance, strategic shift, or transactional detail is included, the information does not alter the investment thesis or financial outlook. Potential upside is limited to incremental investor awareness, which is typically immaterial in the short term.

Investor Relations Specialist

TL;DR: Disclosure supports fair disclosure standards, modestly positive for visibility but not materially impactful.

From an IR perspective, participation in a well-regarded small-cap bank conference helps maintain engagement with sell-side analysts and institutional investors. Furnishing the slide deck via Form 8-K mitigates selective-disclosure risk. Nonetheless, absent hard numbers or strategic announcements, the event is unlikely to move the share price in a significant way.

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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 24, 2025

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:

¨    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 class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value		GABC		Nasdaq Global Select Market

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

D. Neil Dauby, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Bradley M. Rust, President and Chief Financial Officer, of German American Bancorp, Inc. will participate in the Raymond James Small-Cap Bank Day being held on June 24, 2025, by hosting a series of meetings with investors during the event.

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is the information that will be provided to meeting participants. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 7.01, including the information incorporated herein from Exhibit 99.1, is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 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 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 German American Bancorp, Inc. Presentation dated June 24, 2025.

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.

	GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.
Date:   June 24, 2025	By:	/s/ D. Neil Dauby
		D. Neil Dauby, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

Why did German American Bancorp (GABC) file this Form 8-K?

To furnish an investor presentation (Exhibit 99.1) and disclose management’s participation in Raymond James Small-Cap Bank Day on 24 June 2025.

Does the 8-K include any new financial results or guidance for GABC?

No. The filing contains no financial statements, earnings figures, or forward-looking guidance.

Who from German American Bancorp will attend the Raymond James event?

D. Neil Dauby (CEO) and Bradley M. Rust (CFO) will host investor meetings during the conference.

Is the investor presentation considered "filed" with the SEC?

No. It is furnished under Regulation FD (Item 7.01), meaning it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Where can investors find the slide presentation used at the conference?

The full deck is available as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing dated 24 June 2025.