Every 8-K that Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (GNTY) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A 8-K covers material events a company has to report between its quarterly reports, so if you follow GNTY and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full GNTY filings page.
Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. reported a material corporate event: it was succeeded by Glacier Bancorp, Inc. by merger, effective October 1, 2025. The filing references a Plan and Agreement of Merger dated June 24, 2025, which is incorporated by reference to an exhibit filed on June 25, 2025. The document also incorporates Glacier Bancorp’s Restated Articles of Incorporation (referenced to an exhibit filed August 2, 2022) and its Amended and Restated Bylaws (referenced to an exhibit filed May 4, 2021). The filing is signed on behalf of Glacier Bancorp by Ron J. Copher, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved the company’s merger with Glacier Bancorp, Inc. under the previously announced Merger Agreement. At a special meeting, holders of 8,703,655 shares formed a quorum out of 11,355,900 shares outstanding as of the record date. The merger proposal passed with 8,629,967 votes for, 42,298 against and 31,390 abstentions. Shareholders also approved, on an advisory basis, merger-related compensation for named executive officers, with 6,512,860 votes for, 2,163,650 against and 27,145 abstentions. Completion of the merger remains subject to remaining closing conditions. The board declared a special cash dividend of $2.30 per share, payable on September 23, 2025 to shareholders of record on September 19, 2025.
Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. outlines a potential special cash dividend tied to its pending merger with Glacier Bancorp, Inc. Under the merger agreement, if GNTY’s closing capital exceeds $292,199,000 plus capital from any stock option exercises after March 31, 2025, the excess may fund a special dividend to shareholders.
The board has set September 19, 2025 as the record date for determining which common shareholders would be entitled to receive this special dividend, if it is declared. As of the report date, the board has not declared the dividend, set its amount, or set a payment date, and the company states there can be no assurance that a dividend will be declared or paid.
The merger closing remains subject to customary conditions, including approval of the merger agreement by the required percentage of GNTY common shares at a special shareholder meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025. The company refers investors to the joint proxy statement/prospectus on Form S‑4 for detailed information on the transaction.
Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. disclosed a March 31 letter of intent under which Glacier would acquire the bank and operate it as a new division called "Guaranty Bank & Trust, Division of Glacier Bank." The LOI contemplates that the current bank management would continue to run the division with a locally based division board initially composed of the bank's existing directors and Mr. Chesler. Glacier indicated it wants Mr. Abston to enter a new employment agreement substantially similar to his current one, but no specific terms were provided. The LOI included a 90-day exclusivity period expiring at the close of business on April 8, 2025, if not accepted. The filing notes changes of 7.4% and 7.7%, respectively, and states the transaction could be dilutive to Glacier's estimated tangible book value per share at closing by 0.6% based on December 31, 2025 assumptions.
Guaranty Bancshares (NYSE:GNTY) signed a definitive all-stock merger agreement with Glacier Bancorp (GBCI). GNTY will merge into GBCI, and Guaranty Bank & Trust will merge into Glacier Bank.
Each GNTY share converts to 1.0000 GBCI share, valuing the deal at $476.2 million based on GBCI’s $41.58 close on 6/23/25. The exchange ratio is subject to downward adjustment if GNTY Closing Capital is below $292.199 million; excess capital may be paid to GNTY shareholders as a special dividend.
Closing is targeted for Q4 2025, contingent on regulatory and GNTY shareholder approvals. GNTY must pay an $18.5 million termination fee under certain conditions.
Directors and executives signed voting, non-compete and proxy agreements; CEO Tyson Abston will receive a $3.06 million post-closing cash payment.
The filing includes customary covenants, forward-looking statements and risk disclosures.
Guaranty Bancshares (GNTY) has announced a significant merger agreement with Glacier Bancorp (GBCI) on June 24, 2025. Under the agreement, GNTY will merge into GBCI, with GBCI surviving as the parent company. Subsequently, Guaranty Bank & Trust will merge into Glacier Bank, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of GBCI.
Key aspects of the disclosure include:
- The merger is subject to regulatory approvals, shareholder consent, and other closing conditions
- GBCI will file a Form S-4 Registration Statement containing the merger details and proxy materials
- Both companies will solicit shareholder proxies for transaction approval
- The filing includes forward-looking statements addressing potential risks such as regulatory delays, integration challenges, and market condition impacts
The company has furnished three exhibits with the filing: a joint press release, a local press release, and employee FAQs regarding the merger. This strategic transaction represents a significant development for both banking institutions and their stakeholders.
Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: GNTY) filed a Form 8-K on June 20, 2025 to disclose a routine corporate action under Item 8.01 – Other Events. The filing states that the Board of Directors has approved and publicly announced a quarterly cash dividend on the company’s common stock. No additional details—such as the dividend amount, record date, or payment date—are included in the 8-K; those specifics are expected to be found in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is incorporated by reference but not reproduced in the filing excerpt. The company also furnished the customary Inline XBRL cover file (Exhibit 104).
Because the disclosure involves an ongoing, recurring dividend rather than a special or increased payout, the event is moderately positive for income-focused shareholders but is unlikely to move the stock materially in the absence of new quantitative information. No changes in strategy, management, guidance, or capital structure are mentioned.