WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION 8-K

What Happened
Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) filed a Form 8-K on January 22, 2026 (Item 8.01) to report that it issued a press release on that date. The press release is attached to the 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into the filing. The 8-K does not include the text of the release in the body of the form beyond noting its attachment.

Key Details

• Filing date: January 22, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 8.01 — Other Events).
• Exhibit: Press Release dated January 22, 2026 is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
• The filing also includes the Interactive XBRL cover page (embedded Inline XBRL).
• No additional facts (e.g., earnings, executive changes, mergers) are stated in the body of the 8-K itself.

Why It Matters
An 8-K that attaches a press release may contain material information about the company — such as earnings, revenue updates, management comments, or corporate actions — even though this specific 8-K only notes that a release was issued. Investors should open and read Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) or view the company’s investor relations page to see whether the release reports any updates relevant to financial results, leadership, mergers/acquisitions, or other material matters.