Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) reveals first quarter 2026 cash dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Bancorp, Inc. filed a report stating that on January 21, 2026 it announced its first quarter 2026 cash dividend. The company communicated this dividend through a public news release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report. The filing is presented as a Regulation FD disclosure, which is intended to ensure that all investors receive the dividend information at the same time.

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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): January 21, 2026

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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 January 21, 2026, Republic Bancorp, Inc. announced its first quarter 2026 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 January 21, 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 hereunto duly authorized.

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​	​	Republic Bancorp, Inc.
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Date: January 21, 2026	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 filing?

Republic Bancorp, Inc. announced its first quarter 2026 cash dividend, with the details provided in a news release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

How was Republic Bancorp, Inc.'s Q1 2026 dividend communicated to the public?

The dividend was communicated through a public news release, which is included in the filing as Exhibit 99.1.

What is the main purpose of this Republic Bancorp, Inc. (RBCAA) 8-K?

The main purpose is Regulation FD disclosure related to the announcement of the company’s first quarter 2026 cash dividend.

Where can investors find more details about Republic Bancorp, Inc.’s Q1 2026 dividend?

More details are contained in the Republic Bancorp, Inc. news release dated January 21, 2026, filed as Exhibit 99.1.

Who signed the Republic Bancorp, Inc. (RBCAA) 8-K related to the Q1 2026 dividend?

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