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Ohio Valley Banc (NASDAQ: OVBC) extends buyback, $2.97M already repurchased

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Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) has extended the expiration date of its existing share repurchase program by one year to August 31, 2027. The program, originally approved in 2021 and previously set to expire August 31, 2026, authorizes the repurchase of up to $5,000,000 of outstanding common stock. As of August 18, 2026, the company had repurchased approximately $2,967,000 in common shares under this authorization, leaving capacity for additional repurchases. Other than the new expiration date, all terms of the stock buyback program remain unchanged, and the Board of Directors may terminate or amend the program at any time before the new expiration.

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Share repurchase authorization $5,000,000 Maximum amount of common stock OVBC is authorized to repurchase under its program
Repurchases completed $2,967,000 Approximate amount of common stock repurchased as of August 18, 2026
New program expiration date August 31, 2027 Extended expiration date of OVBC’s share repurchase program
Prior program expiration date August 31, 2026 Original expiration date before the one-year extension
Bank offices 19 Number of Ohio Valley Bank Company offices in Ohio and West Virginia
Consumer finance offices 6 Number of Loan Central, Inc. consumer finance offices in Ohio
share repurchase program financial
"The share repurchase program authorizes the repurchase of up to $5,000,000"
A share repurchase program is when a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of each remaining share and signal confidence in the company's prospects. For investors, it often suggests that the company believes its stock is undervalued or that it has extra cash to return to shareholders.
stock buyback program financial
"OVBC announces extension of Stock Buyback Program"
A stock buyback program is when a company uses its cash to repurchase its own shares from the market, reducing the number of shares available to other investors. This can raise profit per share and often signals management believes the stock is undervalued, like a business buying back coupons to concentrate value for remaining holders; it matters because it can support the share price, change ownership percentages, and alter key financial ratios.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Securities registered pursuant"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
incorporated herein by reference regulatory
"press release issued to announce the extension of the repurchase program is attached hereto as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference"

FAQ

What did Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) announce about its stock buyback program?

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. extended its stock buyback program to August 31, 2027. The program continues to authorize up to $5 million in common stock repurchases, with approximately $2.967 million already repurchased as of August 18, 2026.

How large is Ohio Valley Banc Corp.’s (OVBC) authorized share repurchase program?

The OVBC share repurchase program authorizes up to $5,000,000 in common stock buybacks. As of August 18, 2026, the company has repurchased approximately $2,967,000, leaving remaining capacity under the existing authorization for further repurchases through August 31, 2027.

When does Ohio Valley Banc Corp.’s (OVBC) extended stock buyback program expire?

The extended OVBC stock buyback program now expires on August 31, 2027. It was originally set to end August 31, 2026, and can still be terminated or amended by the Board at any time before the new expiration date.

Has Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) changed any terms of its stock repurchase program besides the date?

Only the expiration date was changed; all other terms remain the same. The program continues to authorize up to $5 million in repurchases, with about $2.967 million already completed, and may be terminated or amended by the Board at any time.

How much stock has Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) repurchased so far under its program?

As of August 18, 2026, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. had repurchased approximately $2,967,000 of its common stock. This is under its authorized $5 million share repurchase program, which now runs through August 31, 2027, unless changed by the Board.

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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
 
August 19, 2026
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
 
OHIO VALLEY BANC CORP.     
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Ohio
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
0-20914
31-1359191
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
420 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 240
Gallipolis, Ohio 
45631
(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)

 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (740) 446-2631
 
Not Applicable
(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)
 
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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.   
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares, without par value
OVBC The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
 
 
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Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
The Board of Directors of Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (“OVBC”) has extended the expiration date of its existing share repurchase program to August 31, 2027.  The repurchase program was originally approved by the Board in 2021 and was set to expire on August 31, 2026.  The share repurchase program authorizes the repurchase of up to $5,000,000 in shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. As of August 18, 2026, the Company had repurchased approximately $2,967,000 in common stock.  Other than the extension of the program for an additional year, no changes were made to the stock buyback program. The program may be terminated or amended by the Board at any time prior to the expiration date.
 
A copy of a press release issued to announce the extension of the repurchase program is attached hereto as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d)  Exhibits – The following exhibit is being filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
 
   
Exhibit Number
 
Description
     
99.1
 
Press release issued on August 19, 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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
     
OHIO VALLEY BANC CORP.
 
Date: August 19, 2026
 
By:
 /s/Larry E. Miller, II
     
Larry E. Miller, II
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
 
Exhibit Number
 
Description
     
99.1
 
Press release issued on August  19, 2026.
 
 
0000894671 false 0000894671 2026-07-14 2026-07-14
 
EXHIBIT 99.1
 
August 19, 2026 - For immediate release
Contact:  Scott Shockey, CFO 740-446-2631
 
OVBC announces extension of Stock Buyback Program
 
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio—Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] (the “Company”) announced the Board of Directors has authorized the extension date of its existing stock buyback program to August 31, 2027.
 
The program was originally approved by the board in 2021 and was set to expire August 31 of this year. With the extension, the share repurchase program will continue to authorize the repurchase of up to $5 million in shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. As of August 18, 2026, the Company had repurchased approximately $2,967,000 in common stock.
 
Other than the extension of the program for an additional year, no changes were made to the stock buyback program. The program may be terminated or amended by the Board at any time prior to the expiration date.
 
About Ohio Valley Banc Corp.
 
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. common stock is traded on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol OVBC. Ohio Valley Banc Corp. is based in Gallipolis, Ohio. The company owns The Ohio Valley Bank Company, with 19 offices in Ohio and West Virginia, and Loan Central, Inc., with six consumer finance offices in Ohio. Learn more about Ohio Valley Banc Corp. at www.ovbc.com.
 
 

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