HTLF / Heartland Financial USA, Inc. - Документы SEC, Годовой отчет, Доверенное заявление

Хартленд Файнэншл США, Инк.
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CIK 920112
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February 10, 2025 15-12G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-1

February 3, 2025 S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025 Registration No.

February 3, 2025 8-K

Changes in Control of Registrant, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (date of earliest event reported): January 31, 2025 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

February 3, 2025 POSASR

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission February 3, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission February 3, 2025 Registration No.

February 3, 2025 S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025 Registration No.

February 3, 2025 S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025 Registration No.

February 3, 2025 S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025 Registration No.

February 3, 2025 POSASR

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission February 3, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission February 3, 2025 Registration No.

February 3, 2025 S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025 Registration No.

February 3, 2025 S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025 Registration No.

February 3, 2025 S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025 Registration No.

February 3, 2025 S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025 Registration No.

February 3, 2025 S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2025 Registration No.

January 28, 2025 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2025 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

January 28, 2025 EX-99.1

January 28, 2025 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS ANNUAL EARNINGS AND FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 Fourth Quarter Highlights • Quarterly net income available to common stockholders of $14.0 million or $0.32 per common

January 28, 2025 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS ANNUAL EARNINGS AND FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 Fourth Quarter Highlights • Quarterly net income available to common stockholders of $14.0 million or $0.32 per common share. • Common equity tier 1 ratio increased 50 basis points in the fourth quarter to 13.16%. • Net interest margin decreased to 3.46% for the quarte

January 10, 2025 EX-99.1

#99648435v6 //FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE// UMB Financial Corporation Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire Heartland Financial USA, Inc. UMB will have approximately $66 billion in assets, elevating it to the top 4% of publicly traded U.S. banks KANSAS C

#99648435v6 //FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE// UMB Financial Corporation Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

January 10, 2025 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 10, 2025 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

January 2, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 2, 2025 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or org

January 2, 2025 EX-99.1

Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock Dividend

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kevin L. Thompson January 2, 2025 EVP, Chief Financial Officer 303-365-3813 [email protected] Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock Dividend DENVER – January 2, 2025 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend on common stock of $0.30 pe

December 30, 2024 EX-10.3

REPAYMENT AGREEMENT This Repayment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 27, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (the “Company”) and Jay Kim (“Executive”). WHEREAS, the Company has

REPAYMENT AGREEMENT This Repayment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 27, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

December 30, 2024 EX-10.2

REPAYMENT AGREEMENT This Repayment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 27, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (the “Company”) and Kevin Thompson (“Executive”). WHEREAS, the Compa

REPAYMENT AGREEMENT This Repayment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 27, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

December 30, 2024 EX-10.1

REPAYMENT AGREEMENT This Repayment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 27, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (the “Company”) and Bruce Lee (“Executive”). WHEREAS, the Company ha

REPAYMENT AGREEMENT This Repayment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 27, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

December 30, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 27, 2024 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or o

December 30, 2024 EX-10.4

REPAYMENT AGREEMENT This Repayment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 27, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (the “Company”) and Kevin Quinn (“Executive”). WHEREAS, the Company

REPAYMENT AGREEMENT This Repayment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 27, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

November 8, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-15393 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, IN

October 31, 2024 SC 13G

HTLF / Heartland Financial USA, Inc. / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Heartland Financial USA Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 42234Q102 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate b

October 29, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2024 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

October 29, 2024 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

October 29, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 Third Quarter Highlights § Quarterly net income available to common stockholders of $62.1 million or $1.44 per common share. § Adjusted earnings available to common stockholders of $50.6 million or $1.17 adjusted diluted earnings per common share (non-GAAP), which exclud

October 24, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2024 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

October 24, 2024 EX-99.1

Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kevin L. Thompson October 24, 2024 EVP, Chief Financial Officer 303-365-3813 [email protected] Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends DENVER – October 24, 2024 Common Stock Dividend Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of Directors approved

August 9, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2024 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or orga

August 7, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2024 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or orga

August 6, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-15393 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (E

August 6, 2024 EX-10.1

Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

1 Rev 5-21-2024 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2024 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the “Company”), under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2024 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (the “Plan”). The restricted stock units awarded by this Award Agreement (thi

August 2, 2024 425

UMB Financial Corp. 2Q’24 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2024

(Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: HTLF (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following are select portions of a transcript of an investor call held by UMB Financial Corporation on July 31, 2024. UMB Financial Corp. 2Q’24 Earnings Conference Call July 31,

July 31, 2024 425

(Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: HTLF (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The followings materials were i

(Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: HTLF (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The followings materials were included in a presentation to investors of UMB Financial Corporation, as filed on Form 8-K on July 30, 2024. Acquisition Update HTLF Acquisition – Stra

July 30, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 July 30, 2024 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

July 30, 2024 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2024

July 30, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2024 Second Quarter Highlights § Quarterly net income available to common stockholders of $37.7 million or $0.88 per common share. § Adjusted earnings available to common stockholders of $49.6 million or $1.15 adjusted diluted earnings per common share (non-GAAP). § $6.0 million of a

July 26, 2024 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2024 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

July 26, 2024 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2024 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2024 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organ

July 25, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 25, 2024 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

July 25, 2024 EX-99.1

Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kevin L. Thompson July 25, 2024 EVP, Chief Financial Officer 303-365-3813 [email protected] Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends DENVER – July 25, 2024 Common Stock Dividend Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of Directors approved a qua

July 5, 2024 DEFM14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defi

June 24, 2024 425

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(Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: HTLF (Commission File No.: 001-15393) An article in the Dubuque Telegraph Herald, dated as of June 23, 2024 included the below quotes from J. Mariner Kemper, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Office

June 17, 2024 425

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425 (Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: HTLF (Commission File No.: 001-15393) An article in the Kansas City Business Journal, dated as of May 21, 2024 included the below quotes from J. Mariner Kemper, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive

June 13, 2024 425

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(Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: HTLF (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following article, dated as of June 13, 2024, was published in the Denver Business Journal and quoted Paul Williamson, President of Regional Banking for UMB Financial Corporatio

June 10, 2024 425

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(Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: HTLF (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following is an excerpt from an article in S&P Global Market Intelligence, dated as of June 6, 2024, that quoted J. Mariner Kemper, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief

May 31, 2024 425

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425 (Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: HTLF (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following are select excerpts from an article in the Phoenix Business Journal, dated as of May 30, 2024, that quoted J. Mariner Kemper, Chairman of the Board of Directors an

May 28, 2024 EX-10.2

Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan for time-based awards vesting in the first, second and third years following the original grant award.

a2024tbagmt2024-05x20fin HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2024 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN TIME-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the “Company”), under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2024 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (as it may be amended and restated from time to time, the “Plan”).

May 28, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 22, 2024 Heartland Financial

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 22, 2024 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

May 28, 2024 EX-10.3

Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan..

a2024tbdirectorxf 1 Rev 5-21-2024 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2024 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the “Company”), under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2024 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (the “Plan”). The restricted stock units awarded by this Aw

May 24, 2024 425

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Filed by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed to be filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-15393 Date: May 24, 2024 The following communication was made by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) in connection with the proposed merger bet

May 22, 2024 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-8 (Form Type) HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-8 (Form Type) HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.

May 22, 2024 S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2024

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2024 Registration No.

May 17, 2024 425

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Filed by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed to be filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-15393 Date: May 17, 2024 The following communication was made by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) in connection with the proposed merger bet

May 17, 2024 425

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Filed by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed to be filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-15393 Date: May 17, 2024 The following communication was made by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) in connection with the proposed merger bet

May 8, 2024 EX-10.1

Amendment 7 to Master Agreement between Fiserv Solutions LLC and Heartland Financial USA, Inc dated July 1, 2021.

heartlandfinancialusainc Legend: [***] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) INFORMATION THAT THE COMPANY TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL.

May 8, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-15393 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (

May 8, 2024 EX-10.3

Form of Performance -Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement Three-Year Performance Period under the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

a20243yrpsuffor10-q HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 2024 PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT THREE-YEAR PERFORMANCE PERIOD The Participant specified below is hereby granted a performance-based restricted stock unit award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the “Company”) under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (as amended

May 8, 2024 EX-10.2

Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan for time-based awards vesting in the first, second and third years following the original grant award.

a2024tbagmtf HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 2024 TIME-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the “Company”), under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (as amended and restated, the “Plan”). The restricted stock units awarded

May 8, 2024 425

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(Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: HTLF (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following are select excerpts from an article in the Telegraph Herald, dated as of May 3, 2024, that quoted J. Mariner Kemper, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Execu

May 3, 2024 425

HTLF and UMB Merger Announcement All Employee Q&A

Filed by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed to be filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-15393 Date: May 3, 2024 The following communication was made by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) in connection with the proposed merger betw

May 2, 2024 425

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(Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: HTLF (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following are select excerpts from an article in the St. Louis Business Journal, dated as of April 29, 2024, that quoted J. Mariner Kemper, Chairman of the Board of Directors an

May 2, 2024 425

2024 May All-Employee Town Hall 1 Same Mission We help our customers achieve their goals by delivering financial expertise and insights,and best-in-class experiences, while actively contributing to the vitality of the communities where we live and wo

Filed by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed to be filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-15393 Date: May 2, 2024 Below is an Employee Town Hall Presentation, which was delivered on May 2, 2024 and which has been made available on Heart

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425 (Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: HTLF (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following is a transcript of a conference call between employees of UMB Financial Corporation on April 29, 2024. UMB Associate Conference Call: HTLF Announcement | April 29,

May 2, 2024 425

Page 1 of 12 ©2024, AlphaSense, Inc. All Rights Reserved. AlphaSense is a service mark of AlphaSense, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned belong to their respective owners.

425 Filed by UMB Financial Corporation (Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following is a transcript of an investor call held by UMB Financial Corporation on April 29, 2024. Acquisition of

May 2, 2024 425

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(Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: HTLF (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following materials were used in a presentation to the employees of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. by J. Mariner Kemper, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Of

May 2, 2024 425

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425 (Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: HTLF (Commission File No.: 001-15393) An article in the Albuquerque Business First, dated as of May 1, 2024 included the below quotes from J. Mariner Kemper, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Of

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Filed by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed to be filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-15393 Date: May 1, 2024 The following communication was made by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) in connection with the proposed merger betw

April 30, 2024 425

Filed by UMB Financial Corporation

425 Filed by UMB Financial Corporation (Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following talking points were shared with certain employees of UMB Financial Corporation on April 29, 2024. MESSA

April 30, 2024 425

Filed by UMB Financial Corporation

425 Filed by UMB Financial Corporation (Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following post was posted on the website of UMB Financial Corporation on April 29, 2024. Title: A historic milest

April 30, 2024 425

Associate Q&A | Page 2

Filed by UMB Financial Corporation (Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following materials were shared with certain employees of UMB Financial Corporation on April 29, 2024. HTLF Announcem

April 30, 2024 425

Filed by UMB Financial Corporation

Filed by UMB Financial Corporation (Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following email was sent to employees of UMB Financial Corporation on April 29, 2024. April 29, 2024: Broadcast Email

April 30, 2024 425

Filed by: UMB Financial Corporation

Filed by: UMB Financial Corporation (Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following materials were shared with certain employees of UMB Financial Corporation on April 29, 2024. HTLF Announce

April 30, 2024 425

Filed by UMB Financial Corporation

Filed by UMB Financial Corporation (Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following materials were shared with certain employees of UMB Financial Corporation on April 29, 2024. Blue Sky Messa

April 30, 2024 425

Filed by UMB Financial Corporation

425 Filed by UMB Financial Corporation (Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following social media posts were issued by UMB Financial Corporation on April 29, 2024. The following LinkedIn p

April 30, 2024 425

Filed by UMB Financial Corporation

425 Filed by UMB Financial Corporation (Commission File No.: 001-38481) Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Commission File No.: 001-15393) The following email was sent to employees of UMB Financial Corporation on April 29, 2024. Team, I’m excited to share

April 29, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2024 (April 28, 2024) HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of inco

April 29, 2024 EX-10.1

UMB SUPPORT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 UMB SUPPORT AGREEMENT This Support Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of April 28, 2024, is entered into by and between Heartland Financial USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“HTLF”), and the undersigned shareholder (the “Shareholder”) of UMB Financial Corporation, a Missouri corporation (“UMB”). WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (as

April 29, 2024 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC., UMB FINANCIAL CORPORATION blue sky MERGER SUB INC. Dated as of April 28, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC., UMB FINANCIAL CORPORATION and blue sky MERGER SUB INC. Dated as of April 28, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article 1 The Mergers Section 1.01. The Merger 2 Section 1.02. Closing 3 Section 1.03. Effective Time 3 Section 1.04. Effects of the Merger 3 Section 1.05. Conversion of HTLF Common Stock 3 Se

April 29, 2024 425

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Filed by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed to be filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-15393 Date: April 29, 2024 The following communication was made by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) in connection with the proposed merger b

April 29, 2024 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (“HTLF”) REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 April 29, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (“HTLF”) REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2024 First Quarter Highlights ◾ Quarterly net income available to common stockholders of $49.7 million or $1.16 per common share ◾ Adjusted earnings available to common stockholders of $52.4 million or $1.22 adjusted diluted earnings per common share, which excludes $1

April 29, 2024 425

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Filed by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed to be filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-15393 Date: April 29, 2024 The following communication was made by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) in connection with the proposed merger b

April 29, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2024 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or orga

April 29, 2024 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2024 (April 28, 2024) H

425 1 ny20027917x3425.htm 425 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2024 (April 28, 2024) HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State

April 29, 2024 425

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Filed by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed to be filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-15393 Date: April 29, 2024 The following communications were made on April 29, 2024 by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) in connection with t

April 29, 2024 425

HTLF and UMB Merger Announcement All Employee Q&A

Filed by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed to be filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-15393 Date: April 29, 2024 The following communication was made by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) in connection with the proposed merger b

April 29, 2024 EX-99.1

UMB Announces Agreement to Acquire Heartland Financial Largest acquisition in UMB history will increase total assets by more than 40% and significantly expand geographic footprint UMB investment community call today, Monday, April 29, at 7:30 a.m. (C

Exhibit 99.1 //FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE// Joint News Release UMB Announces Agreement to Acquire Heartland Financial Largest acquisition in UMB history will increase total assets by more than 40% and significantly expand geographic footprint UMB investment community call today, Monday, April 29, at 7:30 a.m. (CT) / 8:30 a.m. (ET) KANSAS CITY, Mo. and DENVER, Colo. (April 29, 2024) — UMB Financial Corp

April 25, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 25, 2024 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

April 25, 2024 EX-99.1

Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kevin L. Thompson April 25, 2024 EVP, Chief Financial Officer 303-365-3813 [email protected] Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends DENVER – April 25, 2024 Common Stock Dividend Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of Directors approved a q

April 9, 2024 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 9, 2024 ARS

ANNUAL REPORT 23 Together, we are Financial Highlights For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) F O R T H E Y E A R AT Y E A R E N D Net income Net income available to common stockholders Adju

ANNUAL REPORT 23 Together, we are Financial Highlights For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) F O R T H E Y E A R AT Y E A R E N D Net income Net income available to common stockholders Adjusted earnings available to common stockholders (non-GAAP)1 Cash dividends, common Total assets Total loans receivable Total deposits Total common stockholders’ equity $79,920 71,870 193,924 51,294 $19,411,707 12,068,645 16,201,714 1,822,412 $212,180 204,130 209,527 46,199 $20,244,228 11,428,352 17,513,009 1,624,350 $219,923 $211,873 $203,649 40,509 $19,274,549 9,954,572 16,417,255 2,071,473 -62.

April 9, 2024 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 27, 2024 EX-99.1

Investor Day February 27, 2024 2 This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by reference) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of such term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the

investordayfinaldeck Investor Day February 27, 2024 2 This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by reference) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of such term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") with respect to the business, financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives and future performance of HTLF.

February 27, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 27, 2024 Heartland Financ

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 27, 2024 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdictio

February 23, 2024 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-15393 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC

February 23, 2024 EX-21.1

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

EXHIBIT 21.1 Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of December 31, 2023 1. DB&T Community Development Corp., a community development company with a primary purpose of partnering in low-income housing and historic rehabilitation projects 2. HTLF Bank, a Colorado state bank with its main office located in Denver, Colorado 3. Heartland Financial Statutory Trust IV 4. Heartland Financial Statutory Trust V

February 23, 2024 EX-97

Statement Compensation Recoupment Policy

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENT COMPENSATION RECOUPMENT POLICY This Financial Statement Compensation Recoupment Policy (the “Policy”) provides for the recoupment of certain executive compensation in the event of an accounting restatement of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (the “Company”) resulting from material noncompliance with financial reporting requirements under U.S. federal

February 23, 2024 EX-10.21

Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

1 Rev 4-17-2023 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (LEGAL BANK BOARD MEMBERS) The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the “Company”), under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (the “Plan”). The restricted stock units awarded b

February 23, 2024 EX-10.22

Form of Member Board Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

1 Rev 4-17-2023 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN BANK ADVISORY BOARD RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the “Company”), under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (the “Plan”). The restricted stock units awarded by this Award Agr

February 20, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 13, 2024 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Com

February 20, 2024 EX-99.1

INVESTOR CONTACT: Kevin Thompson Chief Financial Officer 303-365-3813 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Ryan Lund SVP, Director of Corporate Communications 952-746-0439 [email protected] HTLF Announces CEO Bruce K. Lee to Retire at end of 2024 National

INVESTOR CONTACT: Kevin Thompson Chief Financial Officer 303-365-3813 kthompson@htlf.

February 13, 2024 EX-99.2

INVESTOR CONTACT: Kevin Thompson Chief Financial Officer 303-365-3813 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Ryan Lund SVP, Director of Corporate Communications 952-746-0439 [email protected] HTLF Announces Sale of Rocky Mountain Bank Divestiture Increases H

INVESTOR CONTACT: Kevin Thompson Chief Financial Officer 303-365-3813 kthompson@htlf.

February 13, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 12, 2024 Heartland Financ

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 12, 2024 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Com

February 13, 2024 EX-99.1

4th Quarter 2023 Investor Presentation 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by

4th Quarter 2023 Investor Presentation 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

February 13, 2024 SC 13G/A

HTLF / Heartland Financial USA, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv01097-heartlandfinancialus.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 5)* Name of issuer: Heartland Financial USA Inc Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 42234Q102 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriate bo

February 9, 2024 SC 13G/A

HTLF / Heartland Financial USA, Inc. / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1 )* Heartland Financial USA Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 42234Q102 (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which

February 2, 2024 CORRESP

Division of Corporation Finance

Division of Corporation Finance U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 File No. 001-15393 February 2, 2024 Dear Mr. Henderson and Mr. Klein: This letter is in response to your comment letter dated December 28, 2023, related to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Heartland Fi

January 29, 2024 EX-99.2

4th Quarter 2023 Financial Data 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by referen

4th Quarter 2023 Financial Data 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

January 29, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 January 29, 2024 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

January 29, 2024 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS ANNUAL EARNINGS AND FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 Fourth Quarter Highlights § Net loss available to common stockholders of ($72.4) million or ($1.69) per diluted common share. § Adjusted

January 29, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS ANNUAL EARNINGS AND FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 Fourth Quarter Highlights § Net loss available to common stockholders of ($72.4) million or ($1.69) per diluted common share. § Adjusted earnings available to common stockholders of $45.6 million, or $1.06 per diluted common share (non-GAAP), whic

January 24, 2024 EX-99.1

Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kevin L. Thompson January 24, 2024 EVP, Chief Financial Officer 303-365-3813 [email protected] Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends DENVER – January 24, 2024 Common Stock Dividend Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of Directors approved

January 24, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 24, 2024 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

December 21, 2023 CORRESP

Division of Corporation Finance

Division of Corporation Finance U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2023 Filed August 4, 2023 File No. 001-15393 December 21, 2023 Dear Mr. Henderson and Mr. Klein: This letter is in response to your comment letter dated December 21, 2023, on the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of

December 12, 2023 EX-99.1

HTLF Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition Current CFO Bryan McKeag to Retire Kevin L. Thompson Named New CFO

INVESTOR CONTACT: Bryan McKeag Chief Financial Officer 563-589-1994 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Ryan Lund SVP, Director of Corporate Communications 952-746-0439 [email protected] HTLF Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition Current CFO Bryan McKeag to Retire Kevin L. Thompson Named New CFO Denver – December 12, 2023 – HTLF (NASDAQ: HTLF) announced that effective December 31, 2023, Bryan McKe

December 12, 2023 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 12, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Com

November 15, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 15, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Com

November 15, 2023 EX-99.2

INVESTOR CONTACT: Bryan McKeag Chief Financial Officer 563-589-1994 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Ryan Lund SVP, Director of Corporate Communications 952-746-0439 [email protected] HTLF Announces Strategic Sale of Investment Securities Denver – Novemb

INVESTOR CONTACT: Bryan McKeag Chief Financial Officer 563-589-1994 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACT: Ryan Lund SVP, Director of Corporate Communications 952-746-0439 [email protected] HTLF Announces Strategic Sale of Investment Securities Denver – November 15, 2023 – HTLF (NASDAQ: HTLF) announced that during late October and the first half of November, it repositioned its balance sheet by selling inve

November 15, 2023 EX-99.1

3rd Quarter 2023 Financial Data 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by referen

3rd Quarter 2023 Financial Data 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

November 9, 2023 EX-10.3

Amendment 5 to Agreement, dated June 9, 2023, to Master Agreement between Fiserv Solutions LLC and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. dated of July 1, 2021

Heartland Financial Usa, Inc.-00735513.0 Page 1 of 2 Legend: [***] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) INFORMATION THAT THE COMPANY TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL. Amendment 5 to Agreement This Amendment dated as of September 29, 2023 15:51 CDT (“Amendment Effective Date”) is entered into by and between Fiserv Solu

November 9, 2023 EX-10.1

Amendment 3 to Agreement, dated June 9, 2023, to Master Agreement between Fiserv Solutions LLC and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. dated of July 1, 2021

Legend: [***] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) INFORMATION THAT THE COMPANY TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL.

November 9, 2023 10-Q/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-15393 HEARTLA

November 9, 2023 EX-10.2

Amendment 4 to Agreement, dated June 9, 2023, to Master Agreement between Fiserv Solutions LLC and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. dated of July 1, 2021

Heartland Financial USA, Inc.- 00734886.0 Page 1 of 4 Legend: [***] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) INFORMATION THAT THE COMPANY TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL. AMENDMENT 4 TO AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (“Amendment”) dated as of (“Amendment Effective Date”) between Fiserv Solutions, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability

November 9, 2023 CORRESP

Division of Corporation Finance

Division of Corporation Finance U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2023 Filed August 4, 2023 File No. 001-15393 November 9, 2023 Dear Mr. Henderson and Mr. Klein: This letter is in response to your comment letter dated October 4, 2023, on the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of He

November 8, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-15393 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, IN

November 8, 2023 EX-10.4

Amendment 5 to Agreement, dated June 9, 2023, to Master Agreement between Fiserv Solutions LLC and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. dated of July 1, 2021.

Heartland Financial Usa, Inc.-00735513.0 Page 1 of 2 Legend: [***] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) INFORMATION THAT THE COMPANY TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL. Amendment 5 to Agreement This Amendment dated as of September 29, 2023 15:51 CDT (“Amendment Effective Date”) is entered into by and between Fiserv Solu

November 8, 2023 EX-10.3

Amendment 3 to Agreement, dated June 9, 2023, to Master Agreement between Fiserv Solutions LLC and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. dated of July 1, 2021.

Legend: [***] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) INFORMATION THAT THE COMPANY TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL.

November 8, 2023 EX-10.2

Amendment 4 to Agreement, dated June 9, 2023, to Master Agreement between Fiserv Solutions LLC and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. dated of July 1, 2021.

Heartland Financial USA, Inc.- 00734886.0 Page 1 of 4 Legend: [***] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) INFORMATION THAT THE COMPANY TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL. AMENDMENT 4 TO AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (“Amendment”) dated as of (“Amendment Effective Date”) between Fiserv Solutions, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability

October 30, 2023 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY AND YEAR TO DATE RESULTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag October 30, 2023 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563) 589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY AND YEAR TO DATE RESULTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Highlights and Developments § Quarterly net income available to common stockholders of $46.1 million § Quarterly diluted earnings per common share o

October 30, 2023 EX-99.2

3rd Quarter 2023 Financial Data 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by referen

3rd Quarter 2023 Financial Data 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

October 30, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 10/30/2023 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-15393 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

October 18, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 18, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction

October 18, 2023 EX-99.1

Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag October 18, 2023 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563)589-1994 [email protected] Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends DENVER – October 18, 2023 Common Stock Dividend Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of D

August 28, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 28, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction

August 28, 2023 EX-99.1

2nd Quarter 2023 Financial Data 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by referen

2nd Quarter 2023 Financial Data 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

August 4, 2023 EX-10.2

Amendment 2 to Agreement, dated June 9, 2023, to Master Agreement between Fiserv Solutions LLC and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. dated of July 1, 2021.

DocuSign Envelope ID: 4D1DDEA7-142E-4C86-871C-78600807C1E1 Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

August 4, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-15393 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (E

July 31, 2023 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY AND YEAR TO DATE RESULTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2023

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag July 31, 2023 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563) 589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY AND YEAR TO DATE RESULTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 Highlights and Developments § Quarterly net income available to common stockholders of $47.4 million § Quarterly diluted earnings per common share of $1.11

July 31, 2023 EX-99.2

2nd Quarter 2023 Financial Data 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by referen

q22023irdeck-final 2nd Quarter 2023 Financial Data 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

July 31, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 31, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of

July 21, 2023 8-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 13, 2023 Heartland Financia

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 13, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction

July 19, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 19, 2023 Heartland Financial

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 19, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of

July 19, 2023 EX-99.1

Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag July 19, 2023 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563)589-1994 [email protected] Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends DENVER – July 19, 2023 Common Stock Dividend Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of Directo

June 23, 2023 EX-99.1

Margaret Lazo and Opal Perry Appointed to HTLF Board of Directors

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ryan Lund June 23, 2023 SVP, Director of Corporate Communications 952-746-0439 rlund@htlf.

June 23, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 23, 2023 Heartland Financial

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 23, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of

June 20, 2023 EX-3.3

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Heartland Financial USA, Inc.(redlined to show changes)

a33redlinedbylaws Deleted: BYLAWS-HEARTLAND 3-16-2123010 Amended and Restated Bylaws Effective June 14, 2023 of HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.

June 20, 2023 EX-3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on June 20, 2023).

a31amendedandrestatedcer AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.

June 20, 2023 EX-3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on June 20, 2023).

a32bylaws Amended and Restated Bylaws Effective June 14, 2023 of HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.

June 20, 2023 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. DIRECTORS DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Effective Date June 1, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan Page 1 of 22 ARTICLE I Establishment and Purpose .................................................

a991directorsdeferredcom HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. DIRECTORS DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Effective Date June 1, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan Page 1 of 22 ARTICLE I Establishment and Purpose ..................................................................................................1 ARTICLE II Definitions....................................................

June 20, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 13, 2023 Heartland Financial

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 13, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of

May 10, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 10, 2023 Heartland Financial U

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 10, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of

May 10, 2023 EX-99.1

1Q 2023 Investor Presentation 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by reference

q12023investordeck-final 1Q 2023 Investor Presentation 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

May 5, 2023 EX-10.1

Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan

a2023tbagmtq 7402695.DOC HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 2023 TIME-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the “Company”), under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (as amended and restated, the “Plan”). The restricted stock u

May 5, 2023 EX-10.2

Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement Three-Year Performance Period under the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

a20233yrpsuq A-1 4821-9786-2960\2 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 2023 PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT THREE-YEAR PERFORMANCE PERIOD The Participant specified below is hereby granted a performance-based restricted stock unit award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the “Company”) under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLA

May 5, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-15393 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (

April 27, 2023 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 27, 2023 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 24, 2023 EX-99.2

1st Quarter 2023 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by reference)

q12023irdeck-final 1st Quarter 2023 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

April 24, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 24, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction o

April 24, 2023 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag April 24, 2023 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563) 589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 Highlights and Developments § Quarterly net income available to common stockholders of $50.8 million § Diluted earnings per common share of $1.19 § Efficiency ratio, fully

April 19, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 19, 2023 Heartland Financial

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 19, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction o

April 19, 2023 EX-99.1

Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag April 19, 2023 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563)589-1994 [email protected] Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Announces Common Stock and Series E Preferred Stock Dividends DENVER – April 19, 2023 Common Stock Dividend Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of Direc

April 14, 2023 PRE 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 23, 2023 EX-10.18

Form of Member Board Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

a2022tbmemberdirnonlega 1 Rev 5-11-21 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN BANK DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the “Company”), under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (the “Plan”). The restricted stock units awarded b

February 23, 2023 EX-10.19

Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

a2022tbmemberd 1 Rev 6-7-22 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (LEGAL BANK BOARD MEMBERS) The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the “Company”), under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (the “Plan”). The restricted stock uni

February 23, 2023 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-15393 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC

February 23, 2023 EX-21.1

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

EXHIBIT 21.1 Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of December 31, 2022 1. Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, an Iowa state bank with its main office located in Dubuque, Iowa 1a. DB&T Insurance, Inc., a multi-line insurance company 1a1. Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Insurance Services, an insurance company with a primary purpose of providing online insurance services 1b. DB&T Community Development Corp.,

February 10, 2023 SC 13G

HTLF / Heartland Financial USA Inc / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Heartland Financial USA Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 42234Q102 (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate bo

February 9, 2023 SC 13G/A

HTLF / Heartland Financial USA Inc / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv01059-heartlandfinancialus.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 4)* Name of issuer: Heartland Financial USA Inc. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 42234Q102 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate b

January 30, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 30, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction

January 30, 2023 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS ANNUAL EARNINGS AND FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag January 30, 2023 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563) 589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS ANNUAL EARNINGS AND FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 Highlights § Quarterly net income available to common stockholders of $58.6 million or $1.37 per diluted common share § Annual net income ava

January 30, 2023 EX-99.2

4th Quarter 2022 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by reference)

4th Quarter 2022 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

January 20, 2023 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (“HTLF”) INCREASES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag January 20, 2023 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563)589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (“HTLF”) INCREASES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND DENVER – January 20, 2023 – Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $

January 20, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 20, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction

January 20, 2023 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (HTLF) Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag January 20, 2023 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563)589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (HTLF) Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock DENVER – January 20, 2023 - Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLFP), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of Directors approved a dividend of $175 per share

January 20, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 20, 2023 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Commission File Number: 001-15393 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction

December 16, 2022 SC 13D/A

HTLF / Heartland Financial USA Inc / FULLER LYNN B - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 2 to SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 42234Q102 (CUSIP Number) Lynn B. Fuller 960 Prince Phillip Drive Dubuque, IA 52003 (563) 599-6350 Thomas J. Fuller 2735 West Armitage Av

December 16, 2022 EX-99.3

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Exhibit 99.3 AGREEMENT This Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of December 14, 2022 by and among Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (the ?Company?) and the persons set forth in the signature pages hereto (each a ?Stockholder? and collectively, the ?Stockholder Group?) (each of the Company and each Stockholder, a ?Party? to this Agreement, and collectively, the ?Parties?). RECITALS

December 16, 2022 EX-99.4

FIRST AMENDMENT TO STOCKHOLDER AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.4 FIRST AMENDMENT TO STOCKHOLDER AGREEMENT This First Amendment to Stockholder Agreement (this ?Amendment?) is made and entered into by and among the stockholders of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation (?Company?) identified on the signature pages hereto (each a ?Stockholder? and collectively the ?Stockholders?) to become effective on the Amendment Date (as defined in

December 15, 2022 EX-99.1

EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT This Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 14, 2022 by and among Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (the “Company”) and the persons set forth in the signature pages hereto (each a “Stockholder” an

htlf13dsettlementagreeme EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT This Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 14, 2022 by and among Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

December 15, 2022 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 14, 2022 Heartland Financ

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 14, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdictio

December 5, 2022 EX-10.2

Form of Option Agreement

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 2022 STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a stock option award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the ?Company?), under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (as amended and restated, the ?Plan?). The stock options awarded by this Award Agreement (this ?Agreement?) are mad

December 5, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 1, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction

November 7, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-15393 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, IN

November 2, 2022 EX-99.2

3rd Quarter 2022 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by reference)

3rd Quarter 2022 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

November 2, 2022 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY AND YEAR TO DATE RESULTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag October 31, 2022 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563) 589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY AND YEAR TO DATE RESULTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 Highlights and Developments ? Quarterly loan growth of $254.8 million or 2%, exclusive of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans ? Total revenue

November 2, 2022 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 31, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdicti

October 31, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 31, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction

October 31, 2022 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY AND YEAR TO DATE RESULTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag October 31, 2022 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563) 589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY AND YEAR TO DATE RESULTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 Highlights and Developments ? Quarterly loan growth of $254.8 million or 2%, exclusive of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans ? Total revenue

October 31, 2022 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY AND YEAR TO DATE RESULTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag October 31, 2022 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563) 589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY AND YEAR TO DATE RESULTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 Highlights and Developments ? Quarterly loan growth of $254.8 million or 2%, exclusive of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans ? Total revenue

October 31, 2022 EX-99.2

3rd Quarter 2022 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by reference)

3rd Quarter 2022 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

October 31, 2022 EX-99.2

3rd Quarter 2022 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by reference)

3rd Quarter 2022 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

October 31, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 31, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction

October 19, 2022 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (“HTLF”) INCREASES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563)589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (?HTLF?) INCREASES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND DUBUQUE, Iowa - October 19, 2022 - Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per s

October 19, 2022 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (HTLF) Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563)589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (HTLF) Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock DUBUQUE, Iowa - October 19, 2022 - Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLFP), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of Directors approved a dividend of $175 per share of its Se

October 19, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 19, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction

October 19, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 19, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction

August 9, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table.

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-3 (Form Type) Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

August 9, 2022 POSASR

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 2022

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 2022 Registration No.

August 8, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-3 (Form Type) Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

August 8, 2022 S-3ASR

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2022

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2022 Registration No.

August 8, 2022 EX-24.1

Powers of Attorney.

Exhibit 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Jay L. Kim and Janet M. Quick, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, each acting alone, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capaci

August 8, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-3 (Form Type) Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

August 8, 2022 EX-24.1

Powers of Attorney.

Exhibit 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Jay L. Kim and Janet M. Quick, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, each acting alone, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capaci

August 8, 2022 EX-25.1

Statement of Eligibility on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, of U.S. Bank

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE Check if an Application to Determine Eligibility of a Trustee Pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter) 91-1821036 I.R.S. Employer Identif

August 8, 2022 EX-4.7

Form of Indenture between Heartland Financial USA, Inc. and [] , as Trustee, to be used in connection with the issuance of Debt Securities.

Exhibit 4.7 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. INDENTURE Dated as of [], 20[] [Name of Trustee] Trustee TABLE OF CONTENTS Article I. DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE Section 1.1 Definitions Section 1.2 Other Definitions Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act Section 1.3 Rules of Construction Article II. THE SECURITIES Section 2.1 Issuable in Series Section 2.2 Establishment of Term

August 8, 2022 S-3ASR

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2022

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2022 Registration No.

August 5, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-15393 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (E

July 25, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 25, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of

July 25, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 25, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of

July 25, 2022 EX-99.2

2nd Quarter 2022 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by reference)

2nd Quarter 2022 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

July 25, 2022 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY AND YEAR TO DATE RESULTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2022

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag July 25, 2022 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563) 589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY AND YEAR TO DATE RESULTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2022 Highlights and Developments ? Quarterly loan growth of $551.9 million or 5%, exclusive of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans ? Quarterly net income a

July 21, 2022 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (HTLF) Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563)589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (HTLF) Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock July 21, 2022 - Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLFP), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of Directors approved a dividend of $175 per share of its Series E Preferred St

July 21, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 21, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of

July 21, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 21, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of

July 21, 2022 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (“HTLF”) DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563)589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (?HTLF?) DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND July 21, 2022 - Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share of the company'

June 17, 2022 8-K

Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 15, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of

June 17, 2022 8-K/A

Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 15, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction

June 17, 2022 EX-99.1

1 2022 Annual Shareholders Meeting 2 John K. Schmidt Independent Chairman Welcome 3 Christopher S. Hylen Robert B. Engel Lynn B. Fuller Bruce K. Lee Thomas L. Flynn Jennifer K. Hopkins Barry H. Orr John K. Schmidt Martin J. Schmitz Duane E. White Sus

1 2022 Annual Shareholders Meeting 2 John K. Schmidt Independent Chairman Welcome 3 Christopher S. Hylen Robert B. Engel Lynn B. Fuller Bruce K. Lee Thomas L. Flynn Jennifer K. Hopkins Barry H. Orr John K. Schmidt Martin J. Schmitz Duane E. White Susan G. Murphy Kathryn Graves Unger 2021 Board of Directors 4 This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by reference) co

June 15, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 15, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of

June 15, 2022 EX-99.1

1 2022 Annual Shareholders Meeting 2 John K. Schmidt Independent Chairman Welcome 3 Christopher S. Hylen Robert B. Engel Lynn B. Fuller Bruce K. Lee Thomas L. Flynn Jennifer K. Hopkins Barry H. Orr John K. Schmidt Martin J. Schmitz Duane E. White Sus

1 2022 Annual Shareholders Meeting 2 John K. Schmidt Independent Chairman Welcome 3 Christopher S. Hylen Robert B. Engel Lynn B. Fuller Bruce K. Lee Thomas L. Flynn Jennifer K. Hopkins Barry H. Orr John K. Schmidt Martin J. Schmitz Duane E. White Susan G. Murphy Kathryn Graves Unger 2021 Board of Directors 4 This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by reference) co

May 9, 2022 EX-99.2

1st Quarter 2022 Financials Please replace this revised investor presentation to update certain Q1 2022 financial information issued April 25, 2022 at 4:00 PM ET. Please refer to Form 8-K/A furnished on May 9, 2022 for additional information. 2 Safe

1st Quarter 2022 Financials Please replace this revised investor presentation to update certain Q1 2022 financial information issued April 25, 2022 at 4:00 PM ET.

May 9, 2022 EX-10.2

Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement Three-Year Performance Period under the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 20

4821-9786-2960\2 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 2022 PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT THREE-YEAR PERFORMANCE PERIOD The Participant specified below is hereby granted a performance-based restricted stock unit award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the ?Company?) under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (the ?Plan?). T

May 9, 2022 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 25, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction

May 9, 2022 EX-10.1

Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan for time-based awards vesting in the first, second and third years following the original grant award

7402695.DOC HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 2022 TIME-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award by HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (the ?Company?), under the HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. 2020 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (as amended and restated, the ?Plan?). The restricted stock units awarded

May 9, 2022 EX-99.1

UPDATING AND REPLACING HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2022

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag April 25, 2022 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563) 589-1994 [email protected] UPDATING AND REPLACING HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 Please replace with this revised version to update certain Q1 2022 financial information issued April 25, 2022, at 4:00 PM ET. Please refer to Form

May 9, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-15393 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (

April 27, 2022 DEF 14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 27, 2022 DEFA14A

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

April 25, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 25, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction o

April 25, 2022 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2022

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag April 25, 2022 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563) 589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. ("HTLF") REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 Highlights and Developments ? Quarterly loan growth of $357.8 million or 4%, exclusive of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans ? Quarterly non-time deposit growth of

April 25, 2022 EX-99.2

1st Quarter 2022 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding. This investor presentation (including any information incorporated herein by reference)

1st Quarter 2022 Financials 2 Safe Harbor Within the charts and tables presented, certain segments, columns and rows may not sum to totals shown due to rounding.

April 21, 2022 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (HTLF) Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563)589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (HTLF) Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock April 21, 2022 - Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLFP), operating under the brand name HTLF, today announced that it declared a dividend of $175 per share on its Series E Preferred Stock, whi

April 21, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 21, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction o

April 21, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 21, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction o

April 21, 2022 EX-99.1

HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (“HTLF”) DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryan R. McKeag April 21, 2022 Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (563)589-1994 [email protected] HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (?HTLF?) DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND April 21, 2022 - Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), operating under the brand name HTLF, announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per

April 20, 2022 EX-99.5

Thomas J. Fuller 2735 West Armitage Ave, #201 Chicago, IL 60647

EX-99.5 Exhibit 99.5 Thomas J. Fuller 2735 West Armitage Ave, #201 Chicago, IL 60647 Board of Directors Heartland Financial USA, Inc. 1398 Central Avenue Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Dear Ladies & Gentlemen: I write in the capacity as the representative of a group of shareholders of Heartland Financial USA (“Heartland “ or The “Company”) identified on an amendment to the Schedule 13D delivered with this le

April 20, 2022 EX-99.4

Joinder to Stockholder Agreement

EX-99.4 Exhibit 99.4 Joinder to Stockholder Agreement In accordance with Section 10(b) of that certain Stockholder Agreement dated as of March 7, 2022, by and among the individuals and entities party thereto, in the form of Exhibit A hereto (the “Stockholder Agreement”), I, , hereby execute and deliver this Joinder to Stockholder Agreement (“Joinder”) on behalf of the person or entity identified b

April 20, 2022 SC 13D/A

HTLF / Heartland Financial USA Inc / FULLER LYNN B - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 to SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 42234Q102 (CUSIP Number) Lynn B. Fuller Thomas J. Fuller 960 Prince Phillip Drive 2735 West Armitage Ave, #201 Dubuque, IA 5200

March 16, 2022 EX-99.1

Heartland Financial USA, Inc., Board Announces New Independent Chairman

Exhibit 99.1 Ryan Lund FOR RELEASE VP, Director of Corporate Communications March 15, 2022 (952) 746-0439 [email protected] Heartland Financial USA, Inc., Board Announces New Independent Chairman March 15, 2022 ? Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLF) today announced that its Board of Directors appointed John K. Schmidt to serve as independent Chairman of the Board, replacing Lynn B. Fuller, wh

March 16, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K 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 15, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-15393 42-1405748 (Commissio

March 9, 2022 EX-99.1

Heartland Financial USA, Inc., Board Confirms Receipt of Letter From 13D Group

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ryan Lund March 9, 2022 VP, Director of Corporate Communication (952)746-0439 rlund@htlf.

March 9, 2022 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 9, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdiction of

March 8, 2022 EX-99.3

February 15, 2022

EX-99.3 4 d647519dex993.htm EX-99.3 Exhibit 99.3 February 15, 2022 Dear Ladies & Gentlemen: This letter will serve as notice of my retirement as Executive Operating Chairman of Heartland Financial Corporation effective as of the adjournment of Heartland’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders currently scheduled to occur on May 18, 2022. My retirement will terminate any and all other roles as an employee

March 8, 2022 EX-99.2

March 8, 2022

Exhibit 99.2 March 8, 2022 Dear Ladies & Gentlemen: This letter is delivered on behalf of stockholders of Heartland Financial USA Inc. identified on the signature pages hereto. We write to echo concerns recently expressed to the Board of Directors by Lynn B. Fuller, Heartland?s Executive Operating Chairman, in connection with his planned retirement from employment by the company. In his letter, Mr

March 8, 2022 EX-99.1

STOCKHOLDER AGREEMENT

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 EXECUTION VERSION STOCKHOLDER AGREEMENT This Stockholder Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and among the stockholders of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Company”) identified on the signature pages hereto (each a “Stockholder” and collectively the “Stockholders”) to become effective on the Effective Date. Capitalized terms used her

March 8, 2022 SC 13D

HTLF / Heartland Financial USA Inc / FULLER LYNN B - SC 13D Activist Investment

SC 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 42234Q102 (CUSIP Number) Lynn B. Fuller 960 Prince Phillip Drive Dubuque, IA 52003 (563) 599-6350 Thomas J. Fuller 2735 West Armitage Ave, #201 Chic

February 25, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 23, 2022 Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 001-15393 Delaware 42-1405748 (State or other jurisdictio

February 24, 2022 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-15393 HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC

February 24, 2022 EX-21.1

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

EXHIBIT 21.1 Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of December 31, 2021 1. Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, an Iowa state bank with its main office located in Dubuque, Iowa 1a. DB&T Insurance, Inc., a multi-line insurance company 1a1. Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Insurance Services, an insurance company with a primary purpose of providing online insurance services 1b. DB&T Community Development Corp.,

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