Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) files 8-K for Jan. 22, 2026 press release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Westamerica Bancorporation filed a current report to note that it issued a press release on January 22, 2026. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and is incorporated by reference, meaning its contents are treated as part of the overall disclosure.

The filing is made under the "Other Events" section, which is typically used to highlight information the company considers important for shareholders but that does not fall into another specific reporting category.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with 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 22, 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 8.01. Other Events.

On January 22, 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.

99.1		Press Release dated January 22, 2026
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 22, 2026	By:	/s/ Anela Jonas
		Anela Jonas
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

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

Westamerica Bancorporation reported that it issued a press release dated January 22, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

What is Exhibit 99.1 in Westamerica Bancorporation's 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 is a press release dated January 22, 2026 issued by Westamerica Bancorporation.

Under which item did Westamerica Bancorporation file this 8-K event?

The event is disclosed under Item 8.01, Other Events.

Who signed the Westamerica Bancorporation 8-K filed on January 22, 2026?

The report was signed on behalf of Westamerica Bancorporation by Anela Jonas, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Which securities of Westamerica Bancorporation are listed in this filing?

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