Glacier Bancorp, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on October 29, 2026, disclosing that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the purchase of up to $200,000,000 of the company's common stock through December 31, 2027.

Key Highlights

  • Program size: The Board authorized the repurchase of up to $200,000,000 of the company's common stock.
  • Program end date: Purchases may be made during the period ending December 31, 2027.
  • Authorized officers: The company's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Deputy Chief Financial Officer are each authorized to direct purchases.
  • Purchase methods: Purchases may be made in the open market, in block trades, or in privately negotiated transactions.
  • Management discretion: Subject to applicable federal securities laws, the timing and volume of purchases are at management's discretion.

Glacier Bancorp Board Authorizes Up to $200 Million in Common Stock Buybacks Through 2027

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:GBCI), a Montana-incorporated bank holding company headquartered in Kalispell, Montana, disclosed in an 8-K filed October 29, 2026, that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program on that same date. According to the filing, the program permits the purchase of up to $200,000,000 of the company's common stock during the period ending December 31, 2027.

The filing states that the company's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, and each of them individually, are authorized to direct those purchases. According to the filing, purchases may be executed in the open market, in block trades, or in privately negotiated transactions. The filing notes that, subject to the requirements of applicable federal securities laws, the timing and volume of repurchases will be at the discretion of the company's management.

The disclosure was accompanied by a press release, included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report. The 8-K was signed by Randall M. Chesler, President and Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

What Was Disclosed

Glacier Bancorp filed an 8-K on October 29, 2026, reporting Board approval of a share repurchase program of up to $200,000,000 in common stock, with purchases permitted through December 31, 2027, via open market, block, or privately negotiated transactions.