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Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSBI) raises dividend

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Midland States Bancorp, Inc. declared a higher quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share on its common stock, up from $0.32. The dividend is payable on August 21, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2026.

The board also declared a cash dividend of $0.4844 per depository share on its 7.75% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, payable on September 30, 2026 to stockholders of record on September 15, 2026. The company notes this is its 26th consecutive year of increasing the quarterly cash dividend and reports total assets of approximately $6.70 billion and wealth management assets under administration of approximately $4.78 billion as of June 30, 2026.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Quarterly common dividend $0.33 per share Declared by the board, payable August 21, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 14, 2026
Previous quarterly common dividend $0.32 per share Prior quarterly cash dividend before the increase to $0.33 per share
Series A preferred dividend $0.4844 per depository share Dividend on 7.75% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, payable September 30, 2026
Series A preferred rate 7.75% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A
Dividend increase streak 26 years Consecutive years the company has increased its quarterly cash dividend
Total assets $6.70 billion Company total assets as of June 30, 2026
Assets under administration $4.78 billion Wealth Management Group assets under administration as of June 30, 2026
Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock financial
"7.75% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A"
A fixed-rate reset non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock is a type of permanent equity that pays a set dividend for an initial period, then periodically resets that dividend to a new rate (usually tied to a market benchmark), has no maturity date, and does not accumulate unpaid dividends if the issuer skips payments. Think of it like a never-ending bond whose interest rate is fixed for a time then adjusted, but where missed payments are forgone rather than owed later. Investors care because it offers income with changing interest-rate exposure and higher risk than debt, including dependence on the issuer’s ability to pay and subordination behind creditors.
depository share financial
"cash dividend of $0.4844 per depository share on its 7.75% preferred"
assets under administration financial
"Wealth Management Group had assets under administration of approximately $4.78 billion"
Assets under administration (AUA) is the total market value of clients’ investments and accounts that a financial firm oversees for recordkeeping, reporting, and transaction processing without necessarily deciding how the money is invested. Think of it like a warehouse that stores and tracks other people’s goods: bigger AUA shows a firm’s scale, steady fee potential and client trust, so changes can signal growing business or client withdrawals that matter to investors.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meanings"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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FAQ

What quarterly common dividend did Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) declare?

Midland States Bancorp declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share of common stock. It will be paid on August 21, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 14, 2026.

How does Midland States Bancorp’s (MSBI) new dividend compare to the previous one?

The new quarterly common dividend of $0.33 per share represents an increase of 3.1% from the prior dividend of $0.32 per share. This continuation of increases contributes to the company’s 26-year streak of raising its quarterly cash dividend.

What dividend did Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) declare on its Series A preferred stock?

The company declared a cash dividend of $0.4844 per depository share on its 7.75% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, payable on September 30, 2026 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026.

How long has Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) increased its quarterly cash dividend?

According to the company, this latest action marks the 26th consecutive year that Midland States Bancorp has increased its quarterly cash dividend, reflecting a long-running pattern of annual dividend growth for shareholders.

What are Midland States Bancorp’s (MSBI) asset levels as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, Midland States Bancorp reported total assets of approximately $6.70 billion. Its Wealth Management Group had assets under administration of approximately $4.78 billion, reflecting the scale of its community banking and wealth management operations.
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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): August 4, 2026

 

Midland States Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Illinois 001-35272 37-1233196
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

1201 Network Centre Drive
Effingham, Illinois 62401
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (217) 342-7321

 

N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

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):

 

¨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))

 

Title of each class Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value MSBI The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Depositary Shares (each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 7.750% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, $2.00 par value) MSBIP 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.

 

Dividend Announcement

 

On August 4, 2026, Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on August 21, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 14, 2026.

 

The Board also declared a cash dividend of $0.4844 per depository share on its 7.750% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2026 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026.

 

A copy of the press release regarding the dividends is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)       Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release of Midland States Bancorp, Inc., dated August 4, 2026
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.

 

Date: August 4, 2026MIDLAND STATES BANCORP, INC.
   
By:/s/ Nathan Sturycz
  Nathan Sturycz
  General Counsel

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

MIDLAND STATES BANCORP, INC. INCREASES

COMMON STOCK CASH DIVIDEND TO $0.33 PER SHARE

AND DECLARES PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDEND

 

Effingham, IL, August 4, 2026 – Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSBI) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share of its common stock, an increase of 3.1% from the previous quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend is payable on August 21, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 14, 2026.

 

The Board of Directors also declared a cash dividend of $0.4844 per depository share on its 7.75% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2026 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026.

 

Jeffrey G. Ludwig, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said, “This dividend declaration marks the 26th consecutive year that Midland States Bancorp has increased its quarterly cash dividend and reflects the significant progress we have made in strengthening our earnings and capital position. As our financial performance continues to improve, we remain well positioned to invest in the long-term growth of our Community Banking and Wealth Management businesses while delivering attractive, sustainable returns to shareholders.”

 

About Midland States Bancorp, Inc.

 

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a community-based financial holding company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, and is the sole shareholder of Midland States Bank. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had total assets of approximately $6.70 billion, and its Wealth Management Group had assets under administration of approximately $4.78 billion. The Company provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking products and services, merchant credit card services, trust and investment management, insurance and financial planning services. For additional information, visit www.midlandsb.com/ or www.linkedin.com/company/midland-states-bank.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

Readers should note that in addition to the historical information contained herein, this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meanings of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including but not limited to statements about the Company’s plans, objectives, future performance, goals and future earnings levels, including currently anticipated levels of noninterest income and operating expenses. These statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including changes in interest rates and other general economic, business and political conditions; the impact of federal trade policy, inflation, deposit volatility and potential regulatory developments; the performance of our loan portfolio and our ability to manage credit risk; changes in the financial markets; the effects of armed conflict, including the scope and duration of disruptions in global energy markets relating to war in the Middle East; changes in the business environment resulting from the adoption of artificial intelligence, including fraud and cybersecurity risk; operational risks, including with respect to fraud and information technology; changes in business plans as circumstances warrant; changes to U.S. and state tax laws, regulations and guidance; and other risks detailed from time to time in filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which are incorporated herein by reference. Readers should note that the forward-looking statements included in this press release are not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “will,” “should,” “propose,” “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “outlook,” “trends,” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements presented herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and the
Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.

 

CONTACTS:

Claire A. Stack, Chief Financial Officer, at cstack@midlandsb.com or (217) 342-7321

 

 

 

 

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