Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) files 8-K on results press release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Westamerica Bancorporation filed a current report to note that it released a press release on January 15, 2026 covering its results of operations and financial condition. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference, meaning the detailed financial and operating results are contained in that separate document rather than in the body of this report.

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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 15, 2026

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WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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California	001-09383	94-2156203
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1108 Fifth Avenue

San Rafael, California 94901

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(707) 863-6000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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:

☐	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))

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 Stock, no par value	WABC	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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 15, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1		Press Release dated January 15, 2026
Exhibit 104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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.

	WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
Date: January 15, 2026	By:	/s/ Anela Jonas
		Anela Jonas
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) disclose in this 8-K?

The company disclosed that on January 15, 2026 it issued a press release reporting its results of operations and financial condition, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Which item of the 8-K does Westamerica Bancorporation use for this disclosure?

The disclosure is made under Item 2.02, Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Where can investors find the detailed financial results for Westamerica Bancorporation?

Detailed results are contained in the press release dated January 15, 2026, which is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

Who signed this Westamerica Bancorporation 8-K?

The report was signed on behalf of the company by Anela Jonas, its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

What securities of Westamerica Bancorporation are listed in this filing?

The filing lists the company’s Common Stock, no par value, trading under the symbol WABC on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC.

Does this Westamerica Bancorporation 8-K include the full press release text?

The body of the report does not include the full text, but the complete press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1.