HBT Financial, Inc.

HBT Financial, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on November 17, 2026, to shareholders who are on record as of November 9, 2026.

HBT Financial, Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Tri-County Financial Group, Inc. in a combined common stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $204.6 million. The merger will create a combined entity with approximately $8.3 billion in assets, strengthening HBT's footprint in central Illinois and the Chicago MSA. The transaction is expected to be accretive to HBT's earnings per share and will result in minimal tangible book value dilution.

HBT Financial, Inc. reported a significant increase in its second quarter 2026 financial results, largely driven by the acquisition of CNB Bank Shares, Inc. on March 1, 2026. Net income for the quarter rose 44.8% year-over-year to $27.8 million, with basic earnings per share increasing to $0.77. The acquisition contributed to substantial growth in total assets, deposits, and loans, with total assets reaching $6.73 billion and loans, net, increasing to $4.69 billion.

HBT Financial, Inc. announced strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting net income of $27.8 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.76. The company also increased its quarterly cash dividend by $0.02 to $0.25 per share, reflecting robust performance and capital ratios following the CNB acquisition. Key metrics included an expanded net interest margin of 4.38% and strong asset quality with nonperforming assets at 0.15% of total assets.

HBT Financial, Inc. reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with net income of $27.8 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, and adjusted net income of $28.5 million, or $0.78 per diluted share. This marks the first full quarter after the CNB Bank Shares acquisition, which contributed to a 12 basis point increase in net interest margin to 4.32%. The company also announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend by $0.02 to $0.25 per share, reflecting strong financial performance and capital ratios. Asset quality remained robust, with nonperforming assets at 0.15% of total assets.

HBT Financial, Inc. announced that it will issue its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Monday, July 27, 2026. A copy of the press release and an investor presentation will be made available on the company's investor relations website. As of March 31, 2026, HBT Financial reported total assets of $6.8 billion, total loans of $4.7 billion, and total deposits of $5.8 billion.

HBT Financial, Inc. completed its acquisition of CNB Bank Shares, Inc. on March 1, 2026, significantly expanding its market footprint. This strategic move, valued at approximately $182.1 million, included both common stock and cash consideration, resulting in $23.7 million in goodwill. While actual Q1 2026 net income decreased to $11.2 million ($0.34 EPS) due to $15.7 million in acquisition-related expenses, pro forma results, assuming the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2025, show a net income of $22.2 million ($0.60 EPS), indicating expected accretion. The acquisition also contributed to a substantial increase in total assets to $6.77 billion.

HBT Financial, Inc.'s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share on its common stock. This dividend is payable on May 19, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 12, 2026.

HBT Financial, Inc. completed its previously announced acquisition of CNB Bank Shares, Inc. on March 1, 2026. The total consideration for the merger was $182.1 million, comprising 5,498,131 shares of HBT Financial common stock and $33.8 million in cash. This amendment to a prior 8-K filing provides the audited financial statements of CNB and unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, illustrating the combined entity's financial position and results as if the merger had occurred on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2025, respectively.

HBT Financial reported Q1 2026 net income of $11.2 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, impacted by $15.7 million in acquisition-related expenses. However, adjusted net income was $22.6 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, reflecting strong operational performance. The company successfully completed its merger with CNB Bank Shares, Inc. on March 1, 2026, and integrated its systems, significantly expanding its asset base and market presence.