# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000708781
**File Stem:** 0000708781-26-000017
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
**Character Count:** 8753
**Document Hash:** 263bd5c54b124ed6f478000d56e1ecd9
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000708781-26-000017.hdr.sgml**: 20260330

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000708781-26-000017

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260329

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260330

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260330

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000708781
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC [7389]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 431265338
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MO
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-20827
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26810271

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 12444 POWERSCOURT DRIVE
- **CITY:** ST. LOUIS
- **STATE:** MO
- **ZIP:** 63131
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 314-506-5500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 12444 POWERSCOURT DRIVE
- **CITY:** ST. LOUIS
- **STATE:** MO
- **ZIP:** 63131

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CASS COMMERCIAL CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19950518

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

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**FORM 8-K**

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)**

**OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): March 29, 2026**

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**CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.**

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

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| **Missouri** | **000-20827** | **43-1265338** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction of<br>incorporation or organization)** | **(Commission<br>File Number)** | **(I.R.S. Employer<br>Identification No.)** |

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| **12444 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 550**<br>**St. Louis, Missouri** | **63131** |
| **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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**(314) 506-5500**

**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)**

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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.

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act.

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act.

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act.

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

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading<br>Symbol** | **Name of each exchange<br>on which registered** |
| **Common Stock, par value $0.50 per share** | **CASS** | **Nasdaq Global Select Market** |

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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 5.02.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D**eparture of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

On March 29, 2026, Dwight D. Erdbruegger assumed the position of EVP, Strategy and Business Operations upon the appointment of Eric T. Giering as Mr. Erdbruegger's successor as President of Cass Commercial Bank (the "Bank"), the wholly owned banking subsidiary of Cass Information Systems, Inc (the "Company"). On March 30, 2026 the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Giering as President of the Bank. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 9.01.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Exhibits.*

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| **Exhibit Number** | **Description** |
| 99.1 | <u>[Press release issued by Cass Information Systems, Inc. dated](gieringerdbruegger-press.htm)[March 30](gieringerdbruegger-press.htm)[, 2026.](gieringerdbruegger-press.htm)</u> |
| 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.

Dated: March 30, 2026

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| CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. | CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. |
| By: | /s/ Martin H. Resch |
| Name: | Martin H. Resch |
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| By: | /s/ Michael J. Normile |
| Name: | Michael J. Normile |
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

![](gieringerdbruegger-press001.jpg)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cass Commercial Bank Names Eric Giering President March 30, 2026 – Cass Information Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASS), a leading provider of information and payment management solutions, announced today that Eric Giering has been named President of Cass Commercial Bank, its commercial banking subsidiary. Giering succeeds Dwight D. Erdbruegger, who will retire in September after serving as President of Cass Commercial Bank since July 2018. Under Erdbruegger's leadership, the Bank strengthened its market position, expanded key lines of business, and continued its long- standing record of conservative credit management and strong financial performance. Giering has served as Director of Commercial Banking since joining Cass Commercial Bank in 2019. During his tenure, he has played a key role in advancing the Bank's commercial banking strategy, supporting growth and strengthening client relationships while maintaining the Bank's long-standing commitment to disciplined credit practices and sound risk management. "Eric is a proven leader with a deep understanding of our clients, our culture, and our commitment to prudent banking," said Martin Resch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cass Information Systems, Inc. "His experience, leadership style, and strategic mindset position him well to continue the Bank's tradition of stability and thoughtful growth." Giering brings more than three decades of commercial banking experience, including senior leadership roles at BMO Harris Bank, Commerce Bank, National City Bank, and First of America Bank. His background includes extensive experience in credit risk management, portfolio leadership, and new business development across multiple industries and markets.

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![](gieringerdbruegger-press002.jpg)

"I am honored to serve as President of Cass Commercial Bank," said Giering. "Cass has an exceptional legacy built on integrity, disciplined risk management, and strong relationships. I look forward to working with our talented team to support our clients and continue delivering consistent, long-term value." Giering holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Western Michigan University. About Cass Commercial Bank Founded in 1906, Cass Commercial Bank is a St. Louis-based commercial bank providing sophisticated financial services to privately held businesses, companies, faith-based institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cass Information Systems, Inc. About Cass Information Systems, Inc. Cass Information Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated information and payment management solutions. Cass enables enterprises to achieve visibility, control, and efficiency across their supply chains, communications networks, facilities, and other operations. Disbursing tens of billions of dollars annually on behalf of its clients, Cass is uniquely supported by its wholly owned subsidiary, Cass Commercial Bank. Cass is a member of the Russell 2000®.

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