REPUBLIC BANCORP INC /KY/

Republic Bancorp, Inc. announced its second quarter 2026 cash dividend. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.495 per share on Class A Common Stock and $0.45 per share on Class B Common Stock. These dividends are payable on July 17, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 18, 2026. As of March 31, 2026, Republic Bancorp had approximately $7.25 billion in total assets and operates 47 banking centers across five states.

Republic Bancorp, Inc. announced that it held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The company also disclosed that the presentation materials used during the meeting were furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the current report.

Republic Bancorp, Inc. announced strong first-quarter 2026 results, reporting net income of $42.6 million and Diluted Earnings per Class A Common Share of $2.18. The company attributed this performance to the solid underlying results of its Core Banking franchise, including strong Traditional Banking and Warehouse Lending. Management highlighted disciplined balance sheet management and net interest income growth as key drivers.