Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2024

First Business Financial Services, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin

1-34095

39-1576570

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

401 Charmany Drive

Madison, Wisconsin 53719

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (608) 238-8008

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):


☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)


☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)


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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

FBIZ

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release today announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.25 per share on January 26, 2024. The quarterly dividend represents a 10% increase over the quarterly cash dividend on common stock declared in October 2023. The dividend is payable on February 21, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 8, 2024. The Board of Directors also declared a dividend on its 7% Series A Preferred Stock, of $17.50 per share, payable on March 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 29, 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not applicable

(b) Not applicable

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:


99.1						Press Release by First Business Financial Services, Inc. dated January 2 9 , 202 4 .
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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

January 29, 2024

FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

By:

/s/ Brian D. Spielmann

Name:

Brian D. Spielmann

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

Press Release

Contact:

Brian D. Spielmann

Chief Financial Officer

First Business Financial Services, Inc.

608-232-5970

bspielmann@firstbusiness.bank

First Business Bank Announces 10% Increase in Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

MADISON, WI – January 29, 2023 – First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company” or “First Business Bank”) (Nasdaq: FBIZ) announced its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.25 per share which is equivalent to a dividend yield of 2.53% based on Friday's market close price of $39.56. The quarterly dividend represents a 10% increase over the quarterly dividend declared in October 2023, and, based on fourth quarter 2023 earnings per share, represents a dividend payout ratio of 22%. This regular cash dividend is payable on February 21, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 8, 2024.

"First Business Bank is committed to delivering value to our shareholders through consistent and profitable growth," said Chief Executive Officer Corey Chambas. "The 10% increase in our common dividend reflects our confidence in our business strategy and our strong financial performance. We are proud to share our success with our shareholders while we continue to invest in our future growth opportunities."

The board of directors also declared a dividend on the Company’s 7% Series A Preferred Stock of $17.50 per share, payable on March 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 29, 2024.

About First Business Bank

First Business Bank specializes in Business Banking, including Commercial Banking and Specialty Finance, Private Wealth, and Bank Consulting Services, and through its refined focus delivers unmatched expertise, accessibility, and responsiveness. Specialty Finance solutions are delivered through First Business Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary First Business Specialty Finance, LLC. First Business Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIZ). For additional information, visit firstbusiness.bank.

This press release includes “forward-looking” statements related to First Business Financial Services, Inc. that can generally be identified as describing the Company’s future plans, objectives or goals. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For further information about the factors that could affect the Company’s future results, please see the Company’s 2022 annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Cover Page	Jan. 29, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Document Period End Date	Jan. 29, 2024
Entity Registrant Name	First Business Financial Services, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	WI
Entity File Number	1-34095
Entity Tax Identification Number	39-1576570
Entity Address, Address Line One	401 Charmany Drive
Entity Address, City or Town	Madison
Entity Address, State or Province	WI
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	53719
City Area Code	608
Local Phone Number	238-8008
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Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol	FBIZ
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Central Index Key	0001521951
Amendment Flag	false