S & P Global Market Intelligence Ranks German American Bank as a Top Community Bank in the Nation

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JASPER, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 1, 2026--

German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) has earned the #29 ranking out of 223 community banks in the nation on the S&P Global Market Intelligence annual ranking of best-performing community banks with assets between $3 billion and $10 billion. The ranking is based on 2025 performance.

“On behalf of the entire German American Bank team, we are honored to receive this top ranking from S&P Global,” states Neil Dauby, Chairman and CEO of German American Bank. “Our community-first relationship-driven banking model continues to differentiate us from our competitors and drives our strong performance. This recognition reinforces our commitment to remain steadfast to our employees, customers, communities and shareholders.”

About German American

German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) is a financial holding company based in Jasper, Indiana. German American, through its banking subsidiary German American Bank, operates 94 banking offices located throughout Indiana (central/southern), Kentucky (northern/central/western), and Ohio (central/ southwest). In Columbus, Ohio and Greater Cincinnati, the Company does business as Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank. The Company also owns an investment brokerage subsidiary, German American Investment Services, Inc.

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CONTACT: For additional information, contact:

D. Neil Dauby, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Bradley M Rust, President and Chief Financial Officer

(812) 482-1314

KEYWORD: OHIO INDIANA KENTUCKY UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINANCE

SOURCE: German American Bancorp, Inc.

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