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MEDIA CONTACT: Courtney Eder Senior Vice President Chief Marketing Officer 502-584-3600 Eleven total recognitions reflect the Bank’s strong workplace culture and associate commitment. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Mar. 12, 2026) – Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) announced that it has been recognized as one of Kentucky’s Best Places to Work by the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. This is the Bank’s 10th consecutive year receiving this honor, and its 11th overall. “Being recognized for ten consecutive years as one of Kentucky’s Best Places to Work is a powerful affirmation of the culture at Republic Bank,” said Logan Pichel, President & CEO of Republic Bank. “This honor truly belongs to our associates. Their passion, integrity, and commitment to supporting one another and serving our clients and our communities are what make Republic such a remarkable place to work.” Best Places to

Recognition showcases the Bank’s leadership in financial performance and responsible growth Forbes recently announced its highly anticipated 2026 America’s Best Banks list, on which Republic Bank & Trust Company ("Republic" or “the Bank") is thrilled to be recognized for the third year in a row. “We are honored to be recognized by Forbes for the third consecutive year,” said Logan Pichel, Republic Bank President and CEO. “This achievement reflects the disciplined approach we take to serving our clients, the strength of our financial performance, and the exceptional work of our associates.” Forbes evaluates the 200 largest publicly traded banks using 11 metrics measuring growth, credit quality, profitability, and stock performance, ranking the top 100 performers nationwide. Republic Bank is one of only three Kentucky-based banks to earn a place on this list. “Being named among America’s Best Banks once again is a testament to the strong performance and sustained growth that

New appointment continues to strengthen the Bank’s commitment to supporting associates and advancing a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) is proud to announce the promotion of Kenya Lacy to Associate Vice President, Inclusion and Diversity Manager. Kenya Lacy With more than 23 years of experience in banking operations including seven years at Republic Bank, Lacy brings a unique ability to align strategic business objectives with inclusive, people-centered leadership. Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated a consistent track record of fostering environments where associates feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Her leadership philosophy is grounded in the belief that when individuals experience a true sense of belonging, collective success naturally follows. “Kenya has been a dedicated member of Republic Bank and an advocate for the work of our associates for many years. Her commitment to our

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (“Republic” or the “Company”) reported fourth quarter 2025 net income and Diluted Earnings per Class A Common Share (“Diluted EPS”) of $22.8 million and $1.17 per share, representing increases of 20% and 19%, over the $19.0 million and $0.98 per share reported for the fourth quarter of 2024. As a result, the Company achieved a return on average assets (“ROA”) and a return on average equity (“ROE”) of 1.28% and 8.20% for the fourth quarter of 2025. Logan Pichel, President & CEO of Republic Bank & Trust Company, stated: “We delivered strong fourth-quarter results with net income of $22.8 million, up 20% from the prior year and representing another solid all-around quarter. Strategic actions—including disciplined loan and deposit pricing, as well as an on-going reallocation of interest-earning cash into higher-yielding investment alternatives — continued to drive meaningful net interest margin (“NIM”) growth within our Core Bank (2) . The quarter also

Leadership transition ensures stability and momentum for Republic Bank’s investment strategy Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) is proud to announce the promotion of Brad Comer to Chief Investment Officer. Brad Comer “Brad is an invaluable member of the Republic Bank family, and I’m incredibly proud of the work he has done over the past two decades,” said Logan Pichel, President and CEO, Republic Bank. “Brad embodies the values and standards of our organization, and my team and I are looking forward to working closely with him as he steps into this new role.” With more than 20 years of financial experience, Comer has spent the entirety of his professional career with Republic Bank. Since joining the Bank in 2005, he has served as an Asset/Liability Analyst; Senior Investment Officer & Cash Manager; VP, Senior Investment Officer; and SVP, Senior Investment Officer. In his new role, Comer will oversee the Bank’s Treasury & Secondary Mortgage Marketing

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: RBCAA), parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company, today announced a 10% increase in the Company’s quarterly cash dividends. The quarterly cash dividend of $0.495 per share of Class A Common Stock and $0.45 per share on Class B Common Stock will be payable April 17, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 20, 2026. The increased cash dividend results in an annualized dividend yield for the Class A Common stock of 2.77% based upon the stock’s closing price on January 20, 2026. “We are excited to announce an increase in our quarterly cash dividends for the 28th consecutive year. We are proud of our continuing success and excited to once again share in this success with our shareholders through an increased dividend,” commented Logan Pichel, CEO for Republic Bank. Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). The Bank currently has 47 banking centers in communities within five