WBHC Wilson Bank Holding Company (PK)

 

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 17, 2024

 

 

WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Tennessee			0-20402	62-1497076
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
623 West Main Street
Lebanon, Tennessee				37087
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 615 444-2265

 

(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:

 

☐	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)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
None		N/A		N/A

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. ☐

 

 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 17, 2024, Wilson Bank Holding Company (the “Company”) mailed a letter to its shareholders (the “Shareholder Letter”) describing, among other things, the Company’s earnings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The letter is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The information set out in Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		EX-99.1 Letter to shareholders mailed January 17, 2024
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURES

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

			WILSON BANK HOLDING COMPANY
Date:	January 17, 2024	By:	/s/ John C. McDearman III
			John C. McDearman III President/Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

January 17, 2024

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

As we reflect on 2023, it will likely be remembered as one of the most challenging years the banking industry has faced in recent history. The continuing rise in short-term interest rates wreaked havoc on banks across the country causing disruption in levels of liquidity and costs of funding. Despite the unsettling landscape of 2023, your bank performed well. Overall demand for loans in our markets remained relatively strong and your Wilson Bank & Trust team was also able to grow deposit balances and relationships in an environment where many financial institutions experienced deposit runoff. The beginning of the fourth quarter of 2023 brought positive economic indicators, specifically related to improvement in inflation. With this noted improvement, the Federal Reserve has signaled it may be willing to halt further rate increases and is forecasting a more stable interest rate environment in 2024. We expect to continue to manage our balance sheet in 2024 in a way that supports the Bank’s solid liquidity position while maximizing the return for you, the shareholder, as we continue to seek to provide you with stability, consistency, and confidence in your financial institution.

 

The following are our results as of, and for the twelve months ended, December 31, 2023:

 

The board has declared a $0.75 per share cash dividend to shareholders of record as of January 1, 2024, payable on January 26, 2024. The latest price at which the company’s common stock has been traded of which we are aware is $71.50 per share.

 

We are pleased to share some exciting updates regarding recent additions and advancements within our bank's leadership. We are delighted to welcome Keith Hatley as our newest SVP and North Region President. With 30 years of banking leadership in Sumner County, Keith's expertise will undoubtedly propel our team to new heights. His deep roots in the community, civic involvement, and banking acumen make him a valuable addition to our organization.

 

Additionally, we are proud to announce the promotion of Holleigh Upchurch to the role of Enterprise Deposit Strategist. In this new position, Holleigh will play a crucial role in overseeing consumer and commercial deposit initiatives, aligning with our commitment to strategic growth in this important area. With her proven leadership in Customer Experience, Sales, and Workplace Banking over the last sixteen years, we are confident in her ability to drive success in this new area of focus.

 

As we closed out 2023, our commitment to community remained stronger than ever. Through our internal We Believe Together initiative, our offices and operational teams volunteered their personal time and resources to support more than 40 nonprofit organizations across our bank’s expansive footprint. The Christmas spirit and community involvement was on display as several of our employees participated in 18 local Christmas parades in each of our markets. It’s efforts like these that further the bank’s ongoing commitment to making a positive impact beyond the banking realm.

 

Thank you for your continued support. The faithfulness and loyalty of our shareholder base continues to be one of the aspects that make us unique and successful. We look forward to the year ahead.

 

 

 

 

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Sincerely,

 

John C. McDearman, III Randall Clemons

President/CEO Chairman

Wilson Bank Holding Company Wilson Bank Holding Company

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