PEOPLES BANCORP INC 8-K

What Happened

• Peoples Bancorp Inc. filed an 8‑K on January 20, 2026 announcing its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results and furnishing related presentation slides (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2). The company held a conference call the same day at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results; a webcast and a one‑year replay are available via the Investor Relations page at www.peoplesbancorp.com.
• The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per common share (declared January 19, 2026), disclosed in a news release filed as Exhibit 99.3.
• Leadership change: Douglas V. Wyatt notified the company of his intended retirement as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Banking Officer effective April 3, 2026. The Boards elected Ron J. Majka to succeed him, effective April 4, 2026. Mr. Wyatt has served in the role since 2017.

Key Details

• Dividend: $0.41 per common share, declared January 19, 2026.
• Executive transition: Douglas V. Wyatt retiring April 3, 2026; Ron J. Majka to assume role April 4, 2026.
• Earnings materials: news release and presentation slides filed as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 on January 20, 2026; earnings call replay available for one year on the company website.
• Conference call dial‑in: (866) 890‑9285; webcast available via Investor Relations.

Why It Matters

• The filing signals the company’s quarterly earnings and provides the materials investors need to assess revenue, earnings, and trends for Q4 2025. Retail investors should review the press release and slides (Exhibits 99.1/99.2) for actual financial metrics and guidance.
• The $0.41 quarterly dividend is a concrete cash return metric that affects yield and income expectations for shareholders.
• The announced, immediate succession plan for the Chief Commercial Banking Officer (retirement followed by internal appointment/election) indicates an orderly leadership transition in a key commercial lending role, which can be relevant to future commercial loan strategy and client relationships.