Articles from German American Bancorp, Inc.

German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported first quarter earnings of $10.5 million, or $0.30 per share. The first quarter earnings included the results of Heartland BancCorp ("Heartland"), the parent company of Heartland Bank, which was acquired by German American on February 1, 2025. The first quarter of 2025 included one-time merger and acquisition costs of $5.9 million and "Day 2" provision under the current expected credit loss ("CECL") model for Heartland of $16.2 million (total impact of $16.8 million on an after-tax basis). As a result, quarterly earnings declined by approximately $12.7 million, or 62% on a per share basis, from 2024 fourth quarter earnings of $23.2 million, or $0.78 per share. On an adjusted basis, net income for first quarter 2025 was $27.3 million, or $0.79 per share, compared to $23.4 million, or $0.79 per share, for fourth quarter 2024.1

German American Bank has been ranked second in the nation on the Forbes America’s Best Banks 2025 list and is the highest ranked bank serving Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Each year, Forbes evaluates the 200 largest publicly traded banks and thrifts by asset size (German American Bank was 142nd in size) and then ranks the top 100 financial performers.

German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) announced today that it has completed its merger with Heartland BancCorp, the parent company of Heartland Bank, effective at 12:01 a.m. (Eastern time) on February 1, 2025. Immediately following completion of the holding company transaction, Heartland Bank merged with and into German American’s banking subsidiary, German American Bank.

German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported strong fourth quarter 2024 earnings of $23.2 million, or $0.78 per share, reflecting a linked quarter increase of $2.2 million, or approximately 10% on a per share basis, from 2024 third quarter earnings of $21.0 million, or $0.71 per share. The Company also reported strong annual earnings of $83.8 million, or $2.83 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2024. This level of reported annual earnings resulted in a 12.2% return on average shareholders’ equity, marking the 20th consecutive fiscal year in which the Company has delivered a double-digit return on shareholders’ equity. The Company also announced a 7.4% increase to its quarterly cash dividend, marking the 13th consecutive year of increased cash dividends, reflecting the Company’s strong operations and healthy capital position.

German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC) and its banking subsidiary, German American Bank, announces that Bradley C. Arnett has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary effective January 1, 2025. Arnett currently serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.

German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported solid third quarter earnings of $21.0 million, or $0.71 per share. This level of quarterly earnings reflected a linked quarter increase of $0.5 million, or approximately 3% on a per share basis, from 2024 second quarter earnings of $20.5 million or $0.69 per share.