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8-K ·Filed Mar 4, 2026

HBNC

HORIZON BANCORP INC /IN/
NEUTRAL
Impact 3/10
Horizonweeks Processed7mo ago SEC0000706129-26-000016
8-K context-dependent: Items 5.02
Actionable Insight • Neutral

Monitor for any follow-on filings regarding executive team restructuring or cost-saving initiatives that may have prompted the role elimination. The departure is not a red flag, but could signal internal reorganization.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
Horizonweeks
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
HBNC ▲ +10.45% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call +10.45% · α vs SPY -0.85% · entry $16.55 → $18.28
Entry = T+0 close
Mar 4, 2026
via day close
T+1d
-2.51%
call -2.51% · α -1.20%
$16.13
settled 8mo ago
T+5d
-4.73%
call -4.73% · α -2.49%
$15.77
settled 8mo ago
T+20d
+1.27%
call +1.27% · α +5.05%
$16.76
settled 7mo ago
T+60d
+10.45%
call +10.45% · α -0.85%
$18.28
settled 5mo ago

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Executive Summary

Horizon Bancorp, Inc. announced the elimination of the Chief Administration Officer position, resulting in the departure of Mark E. Secor effective March 31, 2026. Secor's exit is described as amicable, with no disagreements over financial or accounting matters, and he will receive severance and a pro-rated bonus.

Key Facts

  • Mark E. Secor, Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer, is departing effective March 31, 2026.
  • The position of Chief Administration Officer is being eliminated.
  • Departure is not due to any disagreement with the company on financial or accounting matters.
  • Secor will receive severance equal to one week of pay per year of service (capped at 13 weeks) and a pro-rated 2026 bonus at target.
  • A general release of claims and confidentiality agreement is expected to be signed.

Financial Impact

Severance capped at 13 weeks of pay; exact dollar amount not disclosed. Pro-rated bonus under 2026 Executive Officer Bonus Plan to be paid.

severance expensecompensation expense

Risk Factors

  • Potential disruption in administrative functions during transition.
  • Future departures if additional roles are eliminated as part of broader restructuring.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq

Investment Themes

Traditional Finance

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0000706129-26-000016
Document: 0000706129-26-000016-index-headers.html0000706129-26-000016
Document: 0000706129-26-000016-index.html0000706129-26-000016
Document: 0000706129-26-000016.txt0000706129-26-000016
12 reports for HBNC
Performance horizon
67% Hit rate @ T+1 4 of 6 directional calls Went positive at some point 4 of 6 best @ T+60▲ +19.21%Apr 1, 2026
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Oct 27, 2026
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NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$20.92awaiting T+1—$20.85 (−0.33%)
Oct 21, 2026
6d ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$19.99 $20.37▲ +1.90%▲ +2.42%$20.85 (+4.30%)
Oct 21, 2026
6d ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 5/10
$19.99 $20.37▲ +1.90%▲ +2.42%$20.85 (+4.30%)
Oct 2, 2026
25d ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 1/10
$19.48 $19.24▼ −1.23%▼ −1.91%$20.85 (+7.03%)
Sep 16, 2026
5w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$19.52 $19.48▼ −0.20%▼ −0.09%$20.85 (+6.81%)
Jul 22, 2026
13w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$20.05 $20.06▲ +0.05%▼ −0.05%$20.85 (+3.99%)
Jun 30, 2026
17w ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 4/10
$20.48 $19.78▲ +3.42%▲ +3.29%$20.85 (−1.81%)
Apr 22, 2026
26w ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$17.80 $17.83▼ −0.17%▲ +0.62%$20.85 (−17.13%)
Apr 22, 2026
26w ago
Press Release
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$17.80 $17.83▼ −0.17%▲ +0.62%$20.85 (−17.13%)
Apr 1, 2026
29w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$16.76 $16.88▲ +0.72%▲ +0.24%$20.85 (+24.40%)
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Report published Mar 4, 2026