Every material Form 8-K Park National has filed with the SEC since April 19, 2024, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Park National Corporation furnished an investor presentation with its Q3 2026 results under Item 7.01, which the filing says is not deemed filed for Securities Act purposes. Adjusted net income was $61.2 million for Q3 2026 versus $61.8 million for Q2 2026, and adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision income fell to $75.3 million from $81.3 million. Loans grew to $9.77 billion from $9.73 billion, while the company recorded a provision recovery of $1.0 million in Q3.
Adjusted net income of $61.2 million in Q3 2026 vs $61.8 million in Q2 2026
Adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision income of $75.3 million in Q3 2026 vs $81.3 million in Q2 2026
Provision for credit losses was a recovery of $1.0 million in Q3 2026 vs a $4.6 million provision in Q2 2026
Book value per common share was $94.83 at September 30, 2026, vs $95.58 at June 30, 2026
Park National Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $56.9 million, up 20.7% from a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share of $3.13, up from $2.92. Net income for the first nine months rose 14.5% to $157.4 million, and the board declared a $1.30 special dividend alongside its $1.10 quarterly dividend, payable December 10, 2026. Results include merger-related costs from the February 2026 First Citizens acquisition, and third-quarter net income was down 3.1% from the second quarter.
Q3 2026 net income $56.9 million vs. $47.2 million in Q3 2025; diluted EPS $3.13 vs. $2.92
Nine-month 2026 net income $157.4 million, up 14.5%; diluted EPS $8.77 vs. $8.48
Special dividend of $1.30 and quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share, payable December 10, 2026 to holders of record as of November 20, 2026
Efficiency ratio rose to 60.25% in Q3 2026 from 56.30% in Q2 2026
Park National Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $58.8 million, up 22.1% from a year earlier, and diluted earnings of $3.23 per share versus $2.97. The results include $4.1 million in merger-related expenses tied to the First Citizens acquisition, which merged into Park on February 1, 2026. The board declared a $1.10 quarterly dividend payable September 10, 2026.
Q2 2026 net income of $58.8 million, up 22.1% from $48.1 million in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 diluted EPS of $3.23, compared with $2.97 in Q2 2025
First-half 2026 net income of $100.4 million, up 11.3%; diluted EPS of $5.64 versus $5.56
Quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share, payable September 10, 2026, to holders of record as of August 21, 2026
At its April 27, 2026 annual meeting, Park National's shareholders approved the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plans for Employees and for Non-Employee Directors, which replace the 2017 plans for new awards. The meeting also elected four directors to three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting and ratified Crowe LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal 2026. The new employee plan authorizes 1,500,000 common shares and the director plan authorizes 150,000.
Employee plan approved with 10,051,399 votes for and 1,875,565 against; it authorizes 1,500,000 common shares and runs for ten years from April 27, 2026.
Director plan approved with 11,584,603 votes for and 283,992 against; it authorizes 150,000 common shares.
Shareholders elected Robert E. O'Neill, Karen A. Morrison, Matthew R. Miller and D. Byrd Miller, III to terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting.
Crowe LLP ratified as auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 14,408,959 votes for and 100,761 against.
Park National reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $41.7 million, down 1.1% from a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share of $2.39, down from $2.60. Net interest income rose 20.5% to $125.8 million after the February 1, 2026 First Citizens merger, but the quarter included $15.5 million in merger-related expenses.
Net income $41.7 million vs. $42.2 million in Q1 2025; diluted EPS $2.39 vs. $2.60
Net interest income $125.8 million, up 20.5% from $104.4 million
Pre-tax, pre-provision net income $54.3 million, up 4.6%
Quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share declared, payable June 10, 2026, to holders of record May 15, 2026
Park National Corporation completed its merger with First Citizens Bancshares on February 1, 2026, in an all-stock deal, and First Citizens National Bank merged into Park National Bank. The filing reports pro forma combined total assets of $12.6 billion, deposits of $10.5 billion and loans of $9.6 billion, based on December 31, 2025 results, which gives shareholders a larger combined bank with a new Tennessee presence.
Each First Citizens common share converted into the right to receive 0.52 of a Park common share at the effective time.
Pro forma combined total assets of $12.6 billion, deposits of $10.5 billion and loans of $9.6 billion, as of December 31, 2025.
Jeffrey D. Agee, former First Citizens chairman and CEO, joined Park's 14-member board and will lead the new Tennessee Region.
Park's annual base salary for Agee is $560,982, under an employment agreement with Park National Bank.
Park National Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $42.6 million, up 10.4% from a year earlier, and full-year 2025 net income of $180.1 million, up 18.9%. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share, up from $1.07 in the prior quarter's declared rate, and said it expects its acquisition of First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. to close on February 1, 2026.
Q4 2025 diluted EPS was $2.63, compared with $2.37 in Q4 2024; Q4 net income was down 9.6% from $47.2 million in Q3 2025.
Full-year 2025 diluted EPS was $11.11, compared with $9.32 in 2024.
Quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share is payable March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026.
Total loans rose 3.0% in 2025 and total deposits rose 1.2%; the First Citizens deal is expected to close February 1, 2026.
Park National director C. Daniel DeLawder notified the company on December 29, 2025 that he will retire and not stand for re-election, with his term ending immediately before the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. He will also end his roles as Chair of the Executive Committee of PRK and PNB and Chair of the PNB Wealth Management Committee. The board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will evaluate a recommendation for the vacancy at its next meeting.
Director C. Daniel DeLawder notified Park on December 29, 2025 of his retirement decision
His term expires immediately prior to the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
He also concludes service as Chair of the Executive Committee of PRK and PNB and Chair of the PNB Wealth Management Committee
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will evaluate a recommendation for the vacancy at its next meeting
Park National Corporation signed a merger agreement with First Citizens Bancshares, under which each First Citizens share would convert into 0.52 of a Park common share, with closing expected in the first quarter of 2026 subject to regulatory and First Citizens shareholder approvals. The same day, Park reported third-quarter 2025 net income of $47.2 million, up 23.4% from a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share of $2.92 versus $2.35.
Merger terms: each First Citizens common share converts into 0.52 of a Park common share; closing expected in the first quarter of 2026.
A $12.5 million termination fee is payable by First Citizens to Park in certain circumstances.
Q3 2025 net income was $47.2 million, up 23.4%; diluted EPS was $2.92 versus $2.35.
Park declared a quarterly dividend of $1.07 and a special one-time dividend of $1.25 per share, payable December 10, 2025.
Park National's board unanimously elected Matthew R. Miller, its current president, to succeed David L. Trautman as chief executive of Park and The Park National Bank, effective January 1, 2026. Trautman will remain Chair of both boards, and Miller, 47, has served as president and a director since May 2019. The filing describes a planned leadership transition with continuity in the board chair role.
Board elected Matthew R. Miller as CEO at a July 28, 2025 meeting, effective January 1, 2026.
David L. Trautman will continue as Chair of the Park and Park National Bank boards.
Miller's brother is a non-executive PNB employee who received less than $540,000 in total direct compensation for fiscal 2024.
Park issued a news release on July 29, 2025 announcing the succession (Exhibit 99.1).
Park National Corporation reported second-quarter 2025 net income of $48.1 million, up 22.2% from $39.4 million a year earlier, and first-half net income of $90.3 million, up 21.1%. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.07 per common share, payable September 10, 2025, which matters to shareholders because it sets the near-term cash return on their holdings.
Q2 2025 net income was $48.1 million, up 22.2% from $39.4 million in Q2 2024.
Q2 2025 diluted earnings per share were $2.97, compared with $2.42 in Q2 2024.
First-half 2025 net income was $90.3 million, up 21.1% from $74.6 million; diluted EPS was $5.56 versus $4.60.
Quarterly cash dividend of $1.07 per share is payable September 10, 2025, to holders of record as of August 15, 2025.
Park National Corporation reported first-quarter 2025 net income of $42.2 million, up 19.8% from $35.2 million a year earlier, with diluted earnings per share of $2.60 versus $2.17. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.07 per common share, payable June 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 16, 2025.
Diluted EPS was $2.60, compared with $2.17 in Q1 2024.
Net interest income rose 9.2% to $104.4 million from $95.6 million a year earlier.
Other income fell 17.1% from the fourth quarter of 2024, to $25.7 million.
Quarterly dividend of $1.07 per share is payable June 10, 2025, to holders of record May 16, 2025.
Park National Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2024 net income of $38.6 million, up 57.7% from $24.5 million a year earlier, and diluted earnings of $2.37 per share, up from $1.51. For full-year 2024, net income was $151.4 million, up 19.5%, and diluted earnings were $9.32 per share, up from $7.80. The company also said director Mark R. Ramser will retire from the board at the April 28, 2025 annual meeting.
Q4 2024 net income was $38.6 million, up 57.7% from $24.5 million in Q4 2023
Q4 2024 diluted earnings per share were $2.37, compared with $1.51 a year earlier
Full-year 2024 net income was $151.4 million, up 19.5%, and diluted earnings per share were $9.32 versus $7.80
Director Mark R. Ramser will retire at the 2025 Annual Meeting on April 28, 2025; the release declared a quarterly dividend of $1.07 per share payable March 10, 2025
Park National Corporation reported third-quarter 2024 net income of $38.2 million, up 3.5% from a year earlier, and diluted earnings of $2.35 per share, up from $2.28. Net income for the first nine months of 2024 rose 10.3% to $112.8 million, and the board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.06 plus a special one-time dividend of $0.50 per share.
Q3 2024 net income $38.2 million vs. $36.9 million in Q3 2023; diluted EPS $2.35 vs. $2.28
Nine-month 2024 net income $112.8 million, up 10.3%; diluted EPS $6.95 vs. $6.29
Board declared $1.06 quarterly dividend and $0.50 special one-time dividend per common share, payable December 10, 2024, to holders of record November 15, 2024
Q3 results included a $5.8 million pension settlement gain and a $1.7 million provision for credit losses tied to Hurricane Helene
Park National Corporation reported second-quarter 2024 net income of $39.4 million, up 24.6% from $31.6 million a year earlier, with diluted earnings per share of $2.42 versus $1.94. For the first half of 2024, net income rose 14.2% to $74.6 million, and the board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.06 per common share.
Q2 2024 net income $39.4 million vs. $31.6 million in Q2 2023; diluted EPS $2.42 vs. $1.94
First-half 2024 net income $74.6 million, up 14.2%; diluted EPS $4.60 vs. $4.01
Net interest margin 4.39% for Q2 2024, compared with 4.07% for Q2 2023
Quarterly dividend of $1.06 per share, payable September 10, 2024, to holders of record as of August 16, 2024
Park National Corporation's board increased its size from thirteen to fifteen directors and appointed Karen A. Morrison and Kelly K. Gratz to fill the two new seats, effective July 1, 2024. The board said both qualify as independent directors under NYSE rules, and both will serve on the Risk Committee and on the board of Park National Bank.
Appointments take effect July 1, 2024; the board size rises from thirteen to fifteen directors.
Morrison's term expires at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders; Gratz's term expires at the 2027 annual meeting.
Both directors will serve on the board's Risk Committee and on the Park National Bank board.
The board determined both are independent under NYSE rules; the filing notes they and their affiliates have banking relationships with the Bank in the ordinary course of business.
Park National Corporation reported first-quarter 2024 net income of $35.2 million, up 4.4% from $33.7 million a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share of $2.17, up from $2.07. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.06 per common share, payable June 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of May 17, 2024.
Net income of $35.2 million for Q1 2024, up 4.4% from $33.7 million in Q1 2023
Diluted EPS of $2.17, compared with $2.07 in Q1 2023; adjusted diluted EPS of $2.15 versus $2.01
Net interest income of $95.6 million, up 3.7% from $92.2 million a year earlier
Quarterly dividend of $1.06 per share payable June 10, 2024; total loans up 6.1% over the 12 months to March 31, 2024
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