NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES INC 8-K

What Happened

• New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. (NWPP) filed an 8-K on February 24, 2026, announcing a cash dividend of $0.09 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 16, 2026. The company attached a press release dated February 24, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.09 per share.
• Record date: March 16, 2026.
• Payment date: March 31, 2026.
• Filing date / press release: February 24, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).

Why It Matters

• For investors, the announced cash dividend provides a clear near-term cash return tied to share ownership on the record date. It may be relevant for income-focused shareholders and for assessing the company’s dividend policy, but does not itself change reported earnings or financial results disclosed elsewhere.