[8-K] REPUBLIC BANCORP INC /KY/ Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (RBCAA) reported that its Board has approved a cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2025. The company announced this fourth quarter 2025 cash dividend on November 19, 2025, and communicated the details through a public news release. The full text of that release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and provides additional information about the dividend for shareholders.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): November 19, 2025

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REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Kentucky	0-24649	61-0862051
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)	​	​

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601 West Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky	40202
(Address of principal executive offices)	(zip code)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (502) 584-3600

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NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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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☐ 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))

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

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Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common	RBCAA	The Nasdaq Stock Market

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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).

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Emerging growth company ☐

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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 7.01.  REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

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On November 19, 2025, Republic Bancorp, Inc. announced its fourth quarter 2025 cash dividend. The public announcement was made by means of a news release, the text of which is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

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ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

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(d)			Exhibits.	​
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​			99.1	Republic Bancorp, Inc. News Release dated November 19, 2025.
​			104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

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​	​	Republic Bancorp, Inc.
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Date: November 19, 2025	By:	/s/ Kevin Sipes
​	​	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer

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FAQ

What did Republic Bancorp, Inc. (RBCAA) announce in this 8-K?

Republic Bancorp, Inc. announced its fourth quarter 2025 cash dividend and stated that the details are provided in a news release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Where can investors find details of RBCAA's Q4 2025 cash dividend?

The company states that the terms of the fourth quarter 2025 cash dividend are described in its news release, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1.

What section of the 8-K covers Republic Bancorp's dividend announcement?

The dividend announcement is disclosed under Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure, indicating it is being shared for broad public information.

Which exhibit is included with this Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) 8-K filing?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, described as a Republic Bancorp, Inc. news release dated November 19, 2025, plus Exhibit 104 for the cover page interactive data file.

Who signed the Republic Bancorp, Inc. 8-K related to the Q4 2025 dividend?

The report was signed on behalf of Republic Bancorp, Inc. by Kevin Sipes, who serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer.

What is the trading symbol and exchange for Republic Bancorp, Inc. Class A common stock?

Republic Bancorp, Inc. Class A common stock trades under the symbol RBCAA on The Nasdaq Stock Market.