[8-K] PEOPLES BANCORP INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) announced third‑quarter 2025 results via a news release and scheduled an earnings conference call for 11:00 a.m. EDT today with executive management participating. A simultaneous webcast and presentation slides are available in the Investor Relations section of the company’s website, with a replay accessible for one year.

The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per common share on October 20, 2025, as announced in a separate news release. The earnings release, presentation slides, and dividend announcement were included as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3, respectively.

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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): October 21, 2025

PEOPLES BANCORP INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio

000-16772

31-0987416

(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission File

(I.R.S. Employer

of incorporation)

Number)

Identification Number)

138 Putnam Street, PO Box 738

Marietta,

Ohio

45750-0738

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (740) 373-3155

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:

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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 shares, without par value			PEBO			The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 2.02     Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On October 21, 2025 Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") issued a news release regarding its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Peoples also provided electronic presentation slides that will be used in connection with its conference call to discuss earnings. A copy of the electronic slides is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Conference Call to Discuss Earnings:

Peoples will conduct a facilitated conference call to discuss third quarter of 2025 results of operations today at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, with members of Peoples' executive management participating. Analysts, media and individual investors are invited to participate in the conference call by calling (866) 890-9285. A simultaneous webcast of the conference call audio and earnings call presentation will be available online via the “Investor Relations” section of Peoples' website, www.peoplesbancorp.com.  Participants are encouraged to call or sign in at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time to ensure participation and, if required, to download and install the necessary software. A replay of the call will be available on Peoples' website in the “Investor Relations” section for one year.

Item 8.01     Other Events

On October 21, 2025, Peoples issued a news release announcing that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per common share on October 20, 2025. A copy of the news release is included as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits

a) Financial statements of businesses acquired

No response required.

b) Pro forma financial information

No response required.

c) Exhibits

See Index to Exhibits on Page 3.

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.

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PEOPLES BANCORP INC.

Date:

October 21, 2025

By:/s/

KATIE BAILEY

Katie Bailey

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						News Release issued by Peoples Bancorp Inc. on October 21, 2025
99.2						News Release issued by Peoples Bancorp Inc. on October 21, 2025
99.3						News Release issued by Peoples Bancorp Inc. on October 21, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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FAQ

What did Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) announce in this 8-K?

Peoples issued a news release with its Q3 2025 results, scheduled an earnings call, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per common share.

When is PEBO’s Q3 2025 earnings call and how can I join?

The call is today at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Participants can dial (866) 890-9285 or access the webcast via the Investor Relations section of the company’s website.

What dividend did PEBO declare?

The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per common share on October 20, 2025.

Where can I find the earnings presentation slides and webcast?

Slides and a simultaneous webcast are available on the Investor Relations section of www.peoplesbancorp.com.

Will a replay of the PEBO earnings call be available?

Yes. A replay will be available on the company’s website in the Investor Relations section for one year.

Which exhibits accompany this announcement?

Exhibit 99.1 is the Q3 2025 earnings news release, 99.2 contains the presentation slides, 99.3 is the dividend news release, and 104 is the cover page Inline XBRL data file.