[8-K] HBT Financial, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HBT Financial, Inc. filed an Item 8.01 Form 8-K stating that on July 22, 2025 its Board declared a $0.21 quarterly cash dividend on the company’s common stock. The dividend will be paid on August 12, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 5, 2025. No other material events, financial results, or guidance were disclosed. The action signals ongoing capital returns and suggests management’s confidence in current liquidity and earnings stability. Investors who own the shares before the ex-dividend date (typically one business day prior to the record date) will receive the payment.

Positive

• $0.21 per-share cash dividend declared, reinforcing consistent shareholder return policy

Negative

• None.

Insights

Banking Sector Analyst

TL;DR: Regular dividend intact; modestly positive signal on earnings stability.

The declaration of a $0.21 quarterly dividend—unchanged from recent distributions—confirms HBT’s ability to sustain shareholder payouts despite a higher-rate environment pressuring many community banks. While the filing lacks earnings data, maintenance of cash returns implies steady net interest income and adequate capital (TCE and CET1 not provided here but presumably sufficient). The move should support income-oriented investors and may marginally bolster valuation multiples relative to peers that have paused dividends.

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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): July 22, 2025

HBT FINANCIAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-39085			37-1117216
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification Number)
401 North Hershey Rd Bloomington, Illinois						61704
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(309) 662-4444

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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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, par value $0.01 per share			HBT			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. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On July 22, 2025, the Board of Directors of HBT Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share on the Company’s common stock (the “Dividend”). The Dividend is payable on August 12, 2025 to shareholders of record as of August 5, 2025.

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.

			HBT FINANCIAL, INC.
			By:			/s/ Peter R. Chapman
						Name: Peter R. Chapman
						Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: July 23, 2025

FAQ

What dividend did HBT Financial (HBT) declare?

The Board approved a $0.21 quarterly cash dividend on common stock.

When will the HBT dividend be paid?

Payment is scheduled for August 12, 2025.

What is the record date for HBT's Q3 2025 dividend?

Shareholders must be on record by August 5, 2025 to receive the dividend.

Did the 8-K include any earnings or guidance updates?

No—only the dividend declaration was disclosed; no financial results or forecasts were provided.

How does this dividend affect HBT shareholders?

Investors holding the stock before the ex-dividend date will receive $0.21 per share in cash.