HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP 8-K

What Happened
Heritage Commerce Corp (HTBK) filed an 8-K on January 22, 2026 announcing preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The company furnished a press release and an investor presentation (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) and separately announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share (press release Exhibit 99.3). The dividend is payable February 19, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 5, 2026. The filing was signed by Seth Fonti, Executive VP & CFO.

Key Details

• Preliminary unaudited Q4 and full‑year 2025 financial results announced (filed Jan 22, 2026).
• Declared regular quarterly cash dividend: $0.13 per common share; record date Feb 5, 2026; pay date Feb 19, 2026.
• Press release and investor presentation attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2; dividend press release as Exhibit 99.3.
• Disclosure furnished under Regulation FD (deemed “furnished,” not “filed”) and includes detailed forward‑looking statements about the proposed merger with CVB Financial Corp (CVBF); CVBF will file a Form S‑4 and Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus related to the transaction.

Why It Matters
This 8‑K provides shareholders an early look at Heritage’s Q4 and full‑year 2025 performance and confirms a cash return via the $0.13 quarterly dividend. Investors should review the attached press release and investor presentation for the company’s reported results and metrics (revenue, earnings, or other financials) when available. The filing also reiterates that a proposed merger with CVB Financial Corp is underway and that formal merger disclosure (including a Registration Statement on Form S‑4 and joint proxy/prospectus) will follow — those documents will contain material information and risk factors investors should read before making voting or investment decisions.