Glacier Bancorp (GBCI) closes acquisition of Guaranty Bancshares and Guaranty Bank

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Glacier Bancorp, Inc. filed a current report to disclose that it has completed its acquisition of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., effective October 1, 2025. The transaction was announced via a press release issued the same day, which is attached as an exhibit and incorporated by reference. This marks the formal closing of the deal and brings Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. under Glacier’s corporate structure.

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Glacier confirms closing of its Guaranty Bancshares bank acquisition.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. reports that its acquisition of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. became effective on October 1, 2025. This turns a previously announced deal into a completed transaction, meaning the acquired bank is now part of Glacier’s consolidated organization from that date.

The report does not describe purchase price, financial impact, or integration plans, focusing instead on the fact of legal completion and referencing a press release for further detail. For investors, the key takeaway in this disclosure is simply that closing has occurred and the acquired operations are now under Glacier’s control as of October 1, 2025.

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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

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 1, 2025

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GLACIER BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Montana			001-41170			81-0519541
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

49 Commons Loop,			Kalispell,			Montana			59901
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

(406)									756-4200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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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:

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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, $0.01 par value			GBCI			The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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).

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. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events

On October 1, 2025, Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (“Glacier”) issued a press release announcing the completion of Glacier’s acquisition of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., effective October 1, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated October 1, 2025

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

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.

Dated:			October 1, 2025			GLACIER BANCORP, INC.
						/s/ Randall M. Chesler
						By:			Randall M. Chesler
									President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What major event did Glacier Bancorp (GBCI) report in this 8-K?

Glacier Bancorp reported that it completed the acquisition of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., effective October 1, 2025.

When did Glacier Bancorps acquisition of Guaranty Bancshares become effective?

The acquisition of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. by Glacier Bancorp became effective on October 1, 2025.

Which entities did Glacier Bancorp (GBCI) acquire?

Glacier Bancorp acquired Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned banking subsidiary Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A..

How did Glacier Bancorp announce the completion of the Guaranty Bancshares deal?

Glacier Bancorp announced completion of the acquisition in a press release dated October 1, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

Does Glacier Bancorp provide financial terms of the Guaranty Bancshares acquisition in this filing?

This report states the completion and effective date of the acquisition and references a press release but does not detail financial terms in the provided text.

What exhibit is attached to Glacier Bancorps 8-K about the acquisition?

The filing attaches Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated October 1, 2025, along with Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file.