Heartland Bank’s Partner, German American Bank, Ranked Second in the Nation on Forbes 2025 America’s Best Banks List

February 19, 2025 - German American Bank has been ranked second in the nation on the Forbes 2025 America’s Best Banks list and is the highest ranked bank serving Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. Each year, Forbes evaluates the 200 largest publicly traded banks and thrifts by asset size (German American Bank was 142^nd in size) and then ranks the top 100 financial performers. Heartland Bank joined German American Bank on February 1, 2025, and operates as Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank.

“We are incredibly proud to be ranked the #2 bank in the country on this prestigious Forbes list,” said Neil Dauby, Chairman and CEO of German American Bank. “This recognition is a testament to our entire German American team of professionals who are passionate, dedicated and work hard every day to support each other, our customers, our communities and our shareholders.” Dauby also added, “Such an exceptionally high ranking demonstrates our Company’s financial focus, strength and stability.”

To achieve this status and #2 ranking in America’s Best Banks, ten equally weighted metrics measuring growth, credit quality, and profitability were examined for the 12 months ending Sept. 30, 2024, as well as stock performance for the 12 months ending Jan. 10, 2025. Rankings are done separately by Forbes, and S&P Global Market Intelligence provides the data.

For more information about this recognition visit: https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-banks/

About Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank
Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank, serves Central Ohio and the Greater Cincinnati area with banking, investments and wealth management services for business and retail customers. The bank is dedicated to helping individuals, families and businesses achieve greater prosperity and quality of life by building lasting client relationships based on integrity, responsive service, innovation, and shared values. The company believes in supporting the communities it serves to help communities thrive, so its people can prosper.