BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES 8-K

What Happened
Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) filed an 8-K on April 21, 2026 furnishing a press release with its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1). On the same date the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share (record date May 21, 2026; payable June 18, 2026) and approved a share repurchase plan for up to 5% of outstanding common stock (approximately 837,000 shares as of March 31, 2025); the repurchase plan remains subject to regulatory approval. The filing is signed by President and CEO Curtis C. Simard.

Key Details

• Press release reporting quarterly results dated April 21, 2026 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
• Quarterly cash dividend: $0.34 per share; record date May 21, 2026; payable June 18, 2026.
• Board approved repurchase plan: up to 5% of outstanding common stock (≈837,000 shares as of March 31, 2025); subject to regulatory approval.
• 8-K filed under Item 2.02 (results) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD disclosure).

Why It Matters
The announcement provides the company’s latest quarterly results and gives shareholders a cash return via the declared dividend. The approved repurchase plan, if and when regulatory approval is obtained and executed, could reduce outstanding shares and is a board-level action signaling use of capital for buybacks. Investors should review the Exhibit 99.1 press release for the detailed financial metrics reported for Q1 2026.