
National recognition highlights Republic&#39;s strong financial performance, disciplined growth, and client-focused approach


Republic Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Republic Bank &amp; Trust Company

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">National recognition highlights Republic&#39;s strong financial performance, disciplined growth, and client-focused approach</i>

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Republic Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Republic Bank &amp; Trust Company ("Republic" or the "Bank"), has been recognized by American Banker as one of its Top-Performing Banks with $2 billion to $10 billion in assets.

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The annual ranking, developed in partnership with Capital Performance Group, evaluates banks nationwide using key performance metrics including profitability, return on equity, net interest margin, and growth.

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Banks recognized on this year&#39;s list benefited from improved efficiency, strong lending performance, deposit growth, and expanded net interest margins. Capital Performance Group noted that top-performing institutions demonstrated broad-based financial strength and the ability to distinguish themselves in increasingly competitive markets.

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&#34;Being acknowledged among the nation&#39;s top-performing banks is a testament to the dedication of our associates and the trust our clients place in us every day,&#34; said Republic Bancorp Executive Chair Steve Trager. &#34;This honor reflects our commitment to delivering strong financial performance while investing in our people, technology, and communities to help our clients thrive.&#34;

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The recognition underscores Republic&#39;s continued financial strength and disciplined approach to growth, as well as its commitment to delivering innovative banking solutions and exceptional service across its markets.

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&#34;Recognition like this reinforces that we&#39;re moving in the right direction, but our focus remains on what&#39;s next," said Logan Pichel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Bank. "We&#39;re not content with standing still. Every day, we&#39;re looking for new ways to enhance the client experience, strengthen our markets, and position Republic Bank for continued success.&#34;

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In addition to this honor, Republic is proud to be recognized by numerous local and national organizations for its impact as a leading financial institution, committed community partner, and preferred employer. Recent noteworthy financial and banking accolades include S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence Top 50 Community Bank (2026, 2025, 2024), Raymond James Community Banker’s Cup (2026,2025), Newsweek Best Regional Bank (2026, 2025, 2024), Forbes’ World’s Best Bank (2026), and more.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Republic Bank</b>

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Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") is the parent company of Republic Bank &amp; Trust Company (the "Bank"). The Bank currently operates 47 banking centers within five metropolitan statistical areas ("MSAs") across five states: 22 banking centers in the Louisville MSA, serving Louisville, Prospect, Shelbyville, and Shepherdsville, Kentucky, and Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville, and New Albany, Indiana; six banking centers in the Lexington MSA, serving Georgetown and Lexington, Kentucky; eight banking centers in the Cincinnati MSA, serving Cincinnati and West Chester, Ohio, and Bellevue, Covington, Crestview Hills, and Florence, Kentucky; seven banking centers in the Tampa MSA, serving Largo, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Seminole, and Tampa, Florida; and four banking centers in the Nashville MSA, serving Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville, and Spring Hill, Tennessee. The Bank also offers online banking at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.republicbank.com&amp;esheet=54592783&amp;newsitemid=20260820286864&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.republicbank.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=76738b3213f9f8e7e0df770c75c92824" shape="rect">www.republicbank.com</a>. The Company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and, as of June 30, 2026, had approximately $7.06 billion in total assets. The Company’s Class A Common Stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "RBCAA."

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">MEDIA CONTACT: 
</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Courtney Eder
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Senior Vice President
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Chief Marketing Officer
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>(502) 584-3600

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Republic Bancorp Named to American Banker's 2026 Top-Performing Banks List

Republic Bancorp recognized as Top-Performing Bank, signaling strong fundamentals and growth

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>National recognition highlights Republic&amp;#39;s strong financial performance, disciplined growth, and client-focused approach


Republic Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Republic Bank &amp;amp; Trust Company</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Republic Bancorp, parent of Republic Bank &amp; Trust, was named a Top-Performing Bank by American Banker for the 2B–10B asset category. With about $7.06 billion in assets as of June 30, 2026 and 47 banking centers across five MSAs, the award underscores disciplined growth, efficiency, and a client-focused approach. The company&#039;s external accolades could lift sentiment and support deposits in the near term.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Republic Bancorp named American Banker Top-Performing Bank (2B–10B assets).</li><li>RBCAA assets $7.06B as of 6/30/2026; 47 branches across 5 MSAs.</li><li>Recognized by S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence Top 50 Community Bank, 2024–2026.</li><li>Executives cite disciplined growth and tech investments to enhance client experience.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Republic Bancorp, Inc. (RBCAA)</strong>: Subject of the recognition; positive sentiment may support stock performance.</li><li><strong>S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence (SPGI)</strong>: Benchmarking recognition lending external credibility to RBCAA&#039;s performance.</li><li><strong>Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF)</strong>: Sponsor of the Community Banker’s Cup; adds third-party validation.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Industry News</h3>
    <p>Category: Industry News. The piece emphasizes external recognition and market perception rather than new earnings data; likely to modestly shift sentiment and multiples in the near term.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Top-Performing Bank honor may bolster RBCAA&#039;s deposits and pricing power.</li><li>External accolades (SPGI, Raymond James) enhance credibility versus peers.</li><li>No near-term earnings catalyst; price moves likely sentiment-driven.</li><li>RBCAA&#039;s regional footprint supports ongoing cross-market opportunities.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>RBCAA trades on NASDAQ Global Select Market under RBCAA.</li><li>As of 6/30/2026, total assets ≈ $7.06B.</li><li>Operates 47 banking centers across 5 MSAs: Louisville, Lexington, Cincinnati, Tampa, Nashville.</li><li>Awards include American Banker Top-Performing Bank; SPGI Top 50 Community Bank (2024–2026); Raymond James Cup.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish over the next 1–3 quarters as recognition improves sentiment and potential deposits.</p>
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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">National recognition highlights Republic&#39;s strong financial performance, disciplined growth, and client-focused approach</i>

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Republic Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Republic Bank &amp; Trust Company ("Republic" or the "Bank"), has been recognized by American Banker as one of its Top-Performing Banks with $2 billion to $10 billion in assets.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
The annual ranking, developed in partnership with Capital Performance Group, evaluates banks nationwide using key performance metrics including profitability, return on equity, net interest margin, and growth.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Banks recognized on this year&#39;s list benefited from improved efficiency, strong lending performance, deposit growth, and expanded net interest margins. Capital Performance Group noted that top-performing institutions demonstrated broad-based financial strength and the ability to distinguish themselves in increasingly competitive markets.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
&#34;Being acknowledged among the nation&#39;s top-performing banks is a testament to the dedication of our associates and the trust our clients place in us every day,&#34; said Republic Bancorp Executive Chair Steve Trager. &#34;This honor reflects our commitment to delivering strong financial performance while investing in our people, technology, and communities to help our clients thrive.&#34;

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
The recognition underscores Republic&#39;s continued financial strength and disciplined approach to growth, as well as its commitment to delivering innovative banking solutions and exceptional service across its markets.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
&#34;Recognition like this reinforces that we&#39;re moving in the right direction, but our focus remains on what&#39;s next," said Logan Pichel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Bank. "We&#39;re not content with standing still. Every day, we&#39;re looking for new ways to enhance the client experience, strengthen our markets, and position Republic Bank for continued success.&#34;

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In addition to this honor, Republic is proud to be recognized by numerous local and national organizations for its impact as a leading financial institution, committed community partner, and preferred employer. Recent noteworthy financial and banking accolades include S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence Top 50 Community Bank (2026, 2025, 2024), Raymond James Community Banker’s Cup (2026,2025), Newsweek Best Regional Bank (2026, 2025, 2024), Forbes’ World’s Best Bank (2026), and more.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Republic Bank</b>

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Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") is the parent company of Republic Bank &amp; Trust Company (the "Bank"). The Bank currently operates 47 banking centers within five metropolitan statistical areas ("MSAs") across five states: 22 banking centers in the Louisville MSA, serving Louisville, Prospect, Shelbyville, and Shepherdsville, Kentucky, and Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville, and New Albany, Indiana; six banking centers in the Lexington MSA, serving Georgetown and Lexington, Kentucky; eight banking centers in the Cincinnati MSA, serving Cincinnati and West Chester, Ohio, and Bellevue, Covington, Crestview Hills, and Florence, Kentucky; seven banking centers in the Tampa MSA, serving Largo, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Seminole, and Tampa, Florida; and four banking centers in the Nashville MSA, serving Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville, and Spring Hill, Tennessee. The Bank also offers online banking at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.republicbank.com&amp;esheet=54592783&amp;newsitemid=20260820286864&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.republicbank.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=76738b3213f9f8e7e0df770c75c92824" shape="rect">www.republicbank.com</a>. The Company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and, as of June 30, 2026, had approximately $7.06 billion in total assets. The Company’s Class A Common Stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "RBCAA."

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">MEDIA CONTACT: 
</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Courtney Eder
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Senior Vice President
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Chief Marketing Officer
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>(502) 584-3600

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Republic Bancorp, parent of Republic Bank & Trust, was named a Top-Performing Bank by American Banker for the 2B–10B asset category. With about $7.06 billion in assets as of June 30, 2026 and 47 banking centers across five MSAs, the award underscores disciplined growth, efficiency, and a client-focused approach. The company's external accolades could lift sentiment and support deposits in the near term.

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Republic Bancorp Named to American Banker's 2026 Top-Performing Banks List

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