Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Declares Q2 2026 Dividend, Issues Guidance

What Happened

• On July 29, 2026 the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (Item 8.01) announcing that it declared a dividend for the second quarter of 2026 and provided dividend guidance for the next two quarters. The announcement is included as a letter to members (Exhibit 99.1) and references the Bank’s preliminary Q2 2026 financial results press release previously filed on July 22, 2026.
• The Form 8-K was signed by Virxhini Gjonzeneli, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, on July 29, 2026. The filing includes forward-looking statements and a caution that any anticipated future dividend rates are not guarantees.

Key Details

• Filing date: July 29, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 8.01).
• Announcement format: Letter to members attached as Exhibit 99.1; references July 22, 2026 preliminary Q2 results press release.
• Forward-looking caution: The Bank explicitly states that future dividend rates are not guaranteed and lists factors that could affect dividend payments (market conditions, regulatory changes, business levels, liquidity, etc.).
• Authorized signatory: Virxhini Gjonzeneli, EVP & CFO.

Why It Matters

• For members and retail investors, dividend declarations and guidance signal how the Bank is allocating earnings and what members might expect in upcoming periods. However, the filing emphasizes that guidance is subject to change and not a commitment.
• Investors should review the attached letter (Exhibit 99.1) and the Bank’s July 22, 2026 preliminary results for the specific dividend amount and additional financial details, and consider the listed risks and the Bank’s SEC filings when assessing dividend reliability.