[8-K] LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORP Reports Material Event

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Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN)

The company states this information is being furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and it will not be incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings. The filing also includes the cover page Inline XBRL exhibit (Exhibit 104).

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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): October 27, 2025  

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 

Indiana

0-11487

35-1559596

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

202 East Center Street,
Warsaw			,			Indiana			46580
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (574) 267-6144

(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))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

LKFN

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 (s230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (s240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 27, 2025, Lakeland Financial Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

The disclosure in this Item 2.02 and the related exhibit under Item 9.01 are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The disclosure in this Item 2.02 and the related exhibit under Item 9.01 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)Exhibits

99.1     Press Release dated October 27, 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.

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Dated:  October 27, 2025			By:			/s/ Lisa M. O’Neill
						Lisa M. O’Neill
						Executive Vice President
						and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Lakeland Financial (LKFN) announce in this 8-K?

The company furnished a press release announcing earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period does LKFN’s earnings update cover?

It covers the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Where can I find the detailed results for LKFN’s update?

Details are in Exhibit 99.1, the press release furnished with the filing.

Is the LKFN earnings information considered filed with the SEC?

No. It is furnished under Item 2.02 and not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Will this information be incorporated by reference into other filings?

No. The company states it will not be incorporated by reference into Securities Act documents.

What other exhibits are included with this 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Interactive Data File).