Source-grounded facts extracted from GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income $33.2 million, EPS $0.88 per share.
“reported, this dividend rate represents a 7% increase over the rate in effect during 2025. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company reported net income of $33.2 million, or $0.88 per share, reflecting a linked quarter decrease of $2.5 million, or approximately 7% on a per share basis, from previous record level fourth quarter 2025 net income of”
M&A Transactions
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. completed an acquisition involving Heartland BancCorp for 3.90 shares of German American common stock per Heartland share (closed 2025-02-01).
“and into German American’s banking subsidiary, German American Bank. Each Heartland shareholder of record at closing (other than the Heartland 401(k) Plan) is entitled to receive 3.90 shares of German American common stock (the “Exchange Ratio”) for each of their shares of Heartland common stock, subject to their surrender of the old Heartland shares to the”
Debt Financings
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. incurred senior notes of $24,300,000 at 5.0% Fixed-to-Floating Rate maturing May 15, 2030.
“the Company assumed Heartland’s obligations under its 5.0% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”), which have a current outstanding aggregate principal amount of $24,300,000”
M&A Transactions
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. completed an acquisition involving Heartland BancCorp for $161.19 per share (closed 2025-02-01).
“the merger and continuing its corporate existence. The beneficial owners of Heartland shares held in the HLAN 401(k) Plan are entitled to receive a cash payment equal to $161.19 per share, which is equal to the Exchange Ratio multiplied by the closing trading price of the Company’s common shares on January 31, 2025. Each option to acquire a share of”
Ronnie R. Stokes was appointed as Director at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“G. Scott McComb, Heartland’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer immediately prior to the completion of the Merger, and Ronnie R. Stokes, another member of Heartland’s board of directors immediately prior to the completion of the Merger, have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.”
G. Scott McComb was appointed as Director at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“G. Scott McComb, Heartland’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer immediately prior to the completion of the Merger, and Ronnie R. Stokes, another member of Heartland’s board of directors immediately prior to the completion of the Merger, have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.”
Shareholder Votes
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. shareholders approved Approval, on an advisory basis, of the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 at the 2024-04-29 meeting.
“Proposal 3 – Approval, on an advisory basis, of the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024: Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained 23,500,273 334,110 278,623”
Shareholder Votes
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. shareholders approved Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s executive officers named in the compensation disclosures in the annual meeting proxy statement at the 2024-04-29 meeting.
“Proposal 2 – Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s executive officers named in the compensation disclosures in the annual meeting proxy statement: Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non-Votes 18,128,479 463,299 335,155 5,186,073”
Shareholder Votes
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. shareholders approved Election of four directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting at the 2024-04-29 meeting.
“Proposal 1 – Election of four (4) directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders: Director’s Name Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Marc D. Fine 17,195,675 1,731,257 5,186,073 Jason M. Kelly 17,643,685 1,283,247 5,186,073 Christina M. Ryan 18,616,504 310,429 5,186,073 Tyson J. Wagler 18,637,772 289,161 5,186,073”
Earnings Releases
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. reported first quarter 2024 results: net income $19.0 million, EPS $0.64 per share.
“German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported first quarter 2024 earnings of $19.0 million, or $0.64 per share”
Keith A. Leinenbach departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“Keith A. Leinenbach, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, and a Named Executive Officer, will retire from such office effective April 1, 2024”
W. Scott Powell was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“appointed W. Scott Powell as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, which appointment shall become effective on April 1, 2024.”
Keith A. Leinenbach departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“will retire from such office effective April 1, 2024.”
Earnings Releases
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. reported quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 results: net income $85.9 million, or $2.91 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2023; fourth quarter 2023 net income of $21.5 million.
“On January 29, 2024, German American Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, and making other disclosures.”
Governance Changes
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.: Amended and restated Code of Business Conduct to communicate standards for ethical conduct and formalize policies on bribery, corruption, etc (effective 2024-01-25).
“On and effective January 25, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), upon the recommendation of its Governance/Nominating Committee, approved an amended and restated Code of Business Conduct for the Company (the “Code”).”
Governance Changes
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC.: Amended and restated bylaws to establish advance notice procedures for shareholder proposals and director nominations, implement universal proxy rules, and require shareholder proxy cards in a color other than white (effective 2023-12-18).
“On and effective December 18, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of German American Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) amended and restated the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”).”
Earnings Releases
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income $21.5 million, EPS $0.73 per share.
“On October 30, 2023, German American Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023”
Earnings Releases
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: net income $22.1 million, EPS $0.75 per share.
“reported solid second quarter earnings of $22.1 million, or $0.75 per share.”
Shareholder Votes
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 at the 2023-05-18 meeting.
“The appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 was approved by a majority of the votes cast.”
Shareholder Votes
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation at the 2023-05-18 meeting.
“A majority of the votes cast advised that the vote on executive compensation should occur every year.”
Shareholder Votes
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. shareholders approved Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-05-18 meeting.
“The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved by a majority of the votes cast.”
Shareholder Votes
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. shareholders approved Election of four directors to serve until the 2026 annual meeting at the 2023-05-18 meeting.
“Each director nominee was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors by a plurality of the votes cast among all nominees.”
Earnings Releases
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. reported quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: net income $20.8 million, EPS $0.71 per share.
“German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported first quarter earnings of $20.8 million, or $0.71 per share.”
Randall L. Braun retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“As previously disclosed in the Original Report, on March 2, 2023, the Company announced that Randall L. Braun, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, and a named executive officer for the Company’s 2022 fiscal year, would retire from such role effective April 1, 2023.”
Bradley M. Rust was appointed as President at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“The Board also appointed Bradley M. Rust, the Company’s Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as the Company’s President, in addition to his existing roles, effective May 18, 2023, at which time Mr. Dauby will vacate the office of President.”
D. Neil Dauby was appointed as Chairman of the Board at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“On March 27, 2023, the Board appointed D. Neil Dauby, one of its current members and the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to the additional office of Chairman of the Board, effective May 18, 2023.”
Mark A. Schroeder departed as Chairman of the Board at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“As previously reported, Mark A. Schroeder, Chairman of the Board of German American Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), will retire from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective as of the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which is being held on May 18, 2023.”
Randall L. Braun departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“As previously reported, Randall L. Braun, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, and a Named Executive Officer, will retire effective April 1, 2023 and, therefore, is not participating in the 2023 Management Incentive Plan.”
Michael F. Beckwith was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“the Company’s Board of Directors, at a meeting held on February 27, 2023, appointed Michael F. Beckwith as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, which appointment shall become effective on April 1, 2023.”
Randall L. Braun departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“Randall L. Braun, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, and a named executive officer for the Company’s 2022 fiscal year, will retire effective April 1, 2023.”
Earnings Releases
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $24.4 million, EPS $0.83 per share.
“Fourth quarter 2022 net income of $24.4 million, or $0.83 per share”
Earnings Releases
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. reported the year ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $81.8 million, EPS $2.78 per share.
“reported strong annual earnings of $81.8 million, or $2.78 per share, for the year end December 31, 2022”
Angela Curry was appointed as Director at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“On December 19, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of German American Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Angela Curry to the Board for a term commencing on January 1, 2023”
Earnings Releases
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: net income $24.6 million, EPS $0.83 per share.
“German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported strong operating performance for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, with earnings of $24.6 million, resulting in the Company’s second highest level of historical earnings per share at $0.83 per share.”
Diane B. Medley was appointed as Director at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“Diane B. Medley was appointed to the Board for a term commencing on July 1, 2022”
Mark A. Schroeder departed as Chairman of the Board at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“Mark A. Schroeder, Chairman of the Board, is not eligible to stand for re-election to the Board at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders because he has attained the mandatory retirement age specified by the Company’s Bylaws.”
Chris A. Ramsey departed as Director at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“Chris A. Ramsey informed German American Bancorp Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to not stand for re-election to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders”
Mark A. Schroeder retired as Executive Chairman at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“Effective May 22, 2022, Mark A. Schroeder, Executive Chairman of German American Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), retired as an executive officer of the Company.”
Mark A. Schroeder departed as Executive Chairman at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“Mark A. Schroeder, the Company’s Executive Chairman and a Named Executive Officer, is expected to retire as an executive officer of the Company in May 2022 and, therefore, is not participating in the 2022 Management Incentive Plan.”
D. Neil Dauby was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“(b) D. Neil Dauby as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer”
Mark A. Schroeder was appointed as Executive Chairman at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“(a) Mark A. Schroeder as Executive Chairman of the Company”
Bradley M. Rust was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“As reported in July 2021, Mr. Rust was appointed to the additional position of Chief Operating Officer of the Company, which became effective as of January 1, 2022.”
Vicki L. Schuler was appointed as Principal Accounting Officer at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“Effective January 1, 2022, Vicki L. Schuler was appointed Principal Accounting Officer of German American Bancorp, Inc.”
D. Neil Dauby was appointed as Director at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“D. Neil Dauby was appointed to the Board for a term commencing on July 1, 2021”
Bradley M. Rust was appointed as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“Bradley M. Rust will become the Company’s Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer”
D. Neil Dauby was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“D. Neil Dauby will become the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer”
Mark A. Schroeder was appointed as Executive Chairman at GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC..
“Mark A. Schroeder will become Executive Chairman of the Company”
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