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MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) \u2013 Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (\u201cHorizon\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), the parent company of Horizon Bank (the \u201cBank\u201d), announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cHorizon\u2019s high-quality community banking model continues to demonstrate consistency and durability in an ever-changing macroeconomic environment. Our results through the first nine months of 2026 reflect that strength, with annualized return on average assets remaining above 1.60%, return on tangible common equity of 20%, and the net interest margin sustained in the mid-4.30% range. Despite a meaningful shift in the interest rate outlook since the beginning of the year, our expectations for the business have changed very little, underscoring the resiliency and predictability embedded in our business model,\u201d said President and CEO, Thomas Prame. \u201cDuring the first nine months of 2026, loans held-for-investment and total deposits increased by $129 million and $206 million, respectively, consistent with our outlook for mid-single-digit organic growth. This performance was further enhanced by continued positive momentum across our fee income businesses and a disciplined approach to expense management. We believe this consistent, low-volatility financial performance will continue to compound capital at peer-leading levels, which remains the cornerstone of our long-term value proposition for shareholders\u201d.<\/p>\n

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2026 was $28.7 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to net income of $24.9 million, or $0.49, for the second quarter of 2026 and net loss of $222.0 million, or $(4.69) per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025.<\/p>\n

Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $79.7 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $177.4 million, or $(3.94), for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.<\/p>\n

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