Horizon Bancorp (NASDAQ: HBNC) sets $0.16 cash dividend

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Horizon Bancorp, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.16 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 17, 2026 to stockholders recorded as shareholders at the close of business on April 3, 2026. This provides ongoing cash returns to current shareholders.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): March 17, 2026

HORIZON BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana			000-10792			35-1562417
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

515 Franklin Street

Michigan City, IN 46360

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(219) 879-0211

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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			HBNC			The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company 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. ☐

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Item 8.01 Other Events

On March 17, 2026, the Board of Directors of Horizon Bancorp, Inc. approved a dividend of $0.16 per share, payable on April 17, 2026, to stockholders of record on April 3, 2026.

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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.

Date:			March 18, 2026			HORIZON BANCORP, INC.
						By:			/s/ John R. Stewart, CFA
									John R. Stewart, CFA
									Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What dividend did Horizon Bancorp (HBNC) declare in this 8-K?

Horizon Bancorp declared a $0.16 per-share cash dividend. The Board approved this distribution to return cash to shareholders, continuing its practice of paying regular dividends as part of overall shareholder compensation.

What is the record date for Horizon Bancorp (HBNC) $0.16 dividend?

The record date for the $0.16 dividend is April 3, 2026. Investors must be stockholders of record at the close of business on that date to be entitled to receive the declared cash dividend.

When will Horizon Bancorp (HBNC) pay the $0.16 per-share dividend?

The $0.16 per-share dividend will be paid on April 17, 2026. Eligible shareholders of record as of April 3, 2026 will receive the cash payment on that scheduled dividend payment date.

Who approved the latest Horizon Bancorp (HBNC) dividend?

The Board of Directors of Horizon Bancorp, Inc. approved the dividend. Their action on March 17, 2026 authorized the $0.16 per-share cash distribution to shareholders, reflecting a Board-level decision on capital return.

Which shareholders qualify for Horizon Bancorp (HBNC) April 17, 2026 dividend?

Shareholders of record on April 3, 2026 qualify for the dividend. Anyone listed as a stockholder of Horizon Bancorp at that time is entitled to receive the $0.16 per-share cash payment on April 17, 2026.

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