---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000721994-26-000040"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LKFN"
cik: "0000721994"
company_name: "LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORP"
filed_at: "2026-03-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T19:11:09.962309+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Lakeland Financial doubles share repurchase authorization to $60M through April 2027

## Summary
- Board increased authorized repurchase amount from $30M to $60M.
- Program expires April 30, 2027; remaining authority ~$34M as of March 5, 2026.
- Repurchases permitted in open market, block trades, or private transactions.
- No obligation to repurchase any amount; program may be suspended or discontinued.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000721994-26-000040
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LKFN
- cik: 0000721994
- company_name: LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORP
- filed_at: 2026-03-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/721994/000072199426000040/0000721994-26-000040-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/721994/000072199426000040/lkfn-20260305.htm

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