REPUBLIC BANCORP INC /KY/ 8-K

What Happened
Republic Bancorp, Inc. (RBCAA) announced a cash dividend for the first quarter of 2026 in a press release dated January 21, 2026. The company filed an 8-K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) to make the announcement public; the press release text is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing. The report was signed by Kevin Sipes, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer.

Key Details

• Filing date: January 21, 2026 (Form 8-K).
• Event: Announcement of a Q1 2026 cash dividend (details provided in the company news release, Exhibit 99.1).
• Disclosure type: Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure (public announcement via press release).
• Signing officer: Kevin Sipes, EVP, CFO & CAO.

Why It Matters
A company cash dividend is a direct return of capital to shareholders and can signal confidence in near-term cash flow and capital adequacy. This 8-K confirms Republic Bancorp has authorized a Q1 2026 dividend, but the filing itself does not list the dividend amount, record date, or payment date — those specifics are in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should review the news release and company communications (or contact investor relations) for the dividend rate and important dates (ex-dividend, record, and payable) before making investment decisions.