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German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) announced today that it has completed its merger with Heartland BancCorp, the parent company of Heartland Bank, effective at 12:01 a.m. (Eastern time) on February 1, 2025.

German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported strong fourth quarter 2024 earnings of $23.2 million, or $0.78 per share, reflecting a linked quarter increase of $2.2 million, or approximately 10% on a per share basis, from 2024 third quarter earnings of $21.0 million, or $0.71 per share. 

German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC) and its banking subsidiary, German American Bank, announces that Bradley C. Arnett has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary effective January 1, 2025. Arnett currently serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.

German American Bank sponsored the Crossroads Pitch competition at The Dimension Mill, a nonprofit center for entrepreneurship in Bloomington, Indiana. The event was held as part of Innovation Week held November 15-19, inviting entrepreneurs together for workshops, competitions, and networking.  

 German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported solid third quarter earnings of $21.0 million, or $0.71 per share.

The Evansville and Owensboro Market banking teams held a successful book drive to benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at two area hospitals.  Hundreds of children’s books were donated to Logan’s Library at Deaconess Women’s Hospital and Owensboro Health Regional Hospital’s NICU.

German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported strong second quarter earnings of $20.5 million, or $0.69 per share.

German American Bank has announced a seamless transition in its leadership with the appointment of Robbie Houchin as the new market president for the Shelbyville market. This move comes as the bank continues to strengthen its ties to the community and drive continued growth and success. With deep roots in the community and extensive experience in the banking industry, Houchin is well-positioned to lead the bank into the next phase of its growth.

German American Bank has announced that the financial services team serving the Greater Louisville business community has grown with the addition of Kyle Kulyan. As a Regional Vice President of Treasury Management, Kyle will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s innovative banking solutions with a focus on client relationships and quality local service.

German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) and its banking subsidiary, German American Bank, announces that Scott Powell has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, effective April 1, 2024. Powell will succeed current Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, Keith A. Leinenbach, who will be retiring.

German American Bank has announced that their commercial banking team has grown with the addition of Brian Newman. As Vice President, Commercial Banking, Brian will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s innovative banking solutions with a focus on client relationships and quality local service.

German American Bank has announced that the financial services team serving the Greater Louisville business community has grown with the addition of Greg DeMuth. As a Market Executive, Greg will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s innovative banking solutions with a focus on client relationships and quality local service.

German American Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art financial center in New Albany with a ribbon cutting, open house and check presentation to local schools on Friday, July 7th. The company was honored to have the One Southern Indiana team, several dignitaries from the local community, and German American Bank’s executive leadership join the celebration. 

German American Bank announces that Tony Denger and Brendan Norman have joined the company’s commercial banking team in Greenwood, Indiana. Denger joins as Senior Commercial Banking Officer, and Norman joins the company as Vice President, Private Banking. They join Market Executive, Mike Sorrells, and Senior Commercial Banking Officer, David McNichols, in serving the financial needs of the Greenwood-area business community. 

German American Bank has shown its commitment to supporting the military service of current and future employees by making a pledge to the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program.

German American Bank has announced that the financial services team serving the Greater Louisville business community has grown with the addition of Jessica Anaya. As a Commercial Banker, she will drive the delivery of German American Bank’s innovative banking solutions with a focus on client relationships and quality local service.

German American Bank announces that Logan Baumann has joined the company’s Wealth Advisory Group to serve the wealth management needs of individuals, families, and businesses.  Logan joins the company as a Wealth Advisor. 

BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, recently awarded German American Bank its top (5-Star) rating. The Company has earned this ranking for the 30^th consecutive time.

German American Bancorp, Inc. has earned the #19 ranking out of 196 community banks in the nation on the S&P Global Market Intelligence annual ranking of 2022’s best-performing community banks with assets between $3 billion and $10 billion.

German American Bank has more than 110 years of experience in disciplined growth with strong financial management. We are well-capitalized, financially strong, and well positioned to serve our customers and communities for years to come.

German American Bank’s Alexis Belcher and Caley Mahoney have both passed the required exams to receive the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation from the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). The designation serves as a benchmark of competency in the finance profession, recognized as the leading credential in corporate treasury worldwide.