LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORP 8-K

What Happened
Lakeland Financial Corp (LKFN) filed a Form 8‑K on April 14, 2026 (Item 7.01) announcing a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on May 5, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 25, 2026. The filing also included routine exhibits under Item 9.01.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.52 per common share.
• Record date: April 25, 2026; Payment date: May 5, 2026.
• Filing type: Form 8‑K under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01); exhibits filed under Item 9.01.
• Applies to: Holders of Lakeland Financial Corp common stock as of the record date.

Why It Matters
This 8‑K signals a scheduled cash return to shareholders via a quarterly dividend, important for income-focused investors who must hold shares by April 25 to receive the payment on May 5. The filing does not disclose earnings, management changes, mergers, or other material corporate actions beyond the dividend and exhibits.