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DGICB Donegal Group Inc. announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend for Class B common stock by 6.1%, suggesting strong financial health and a commitment to returning value to shareholders. DGICA Donegal Group Inc. announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend for Class A common stock by 5.5%, indicating positive financial performance and confidence in future earnings.

8-K — DONEGAL GROUP INC

Accession: 0001171843-26-002501

Filed: 2026-04-16

Period: 2026-04-16

CIK: 0000800457

SIC: 6331 (FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE)

Item: Regulation FD Disclosure

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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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 16, 2026

Donegal Group Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware

0-15341

23-2424711

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

1195 River Road, P.O. Box 302, Marietta, Pennsylvania 17547

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(717) 426-1931

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405

of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging

growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the

extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of

the Exchange Act. ☐

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

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbols

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value

DGICA

The NASDAQ Global Select Market

Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value

DGICB

The NASDAQ Global Select Market

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 16, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which

is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1

Press release dated April 16, 2026

Exhibit 104

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused

this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Donegal Group Inc.

Date: April 16, 2026

By:

/s/ Jeffrey D. Miller

Jeffrey D. Miller

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number

Description

Exhibit 99.1

Press release dated April 16, 2026

Exhibit 104

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EX-99.1 — EXHIBIT 99.1

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EXHIBIT 99.1

Donegal Group Inc. Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend

MARIETTA, Pa., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DGICA) and (NASDAQ:DGICB) reported today that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1925 per share of the Company’s Class A common stock and $0.175 per share of the Company’s Class B common stock. The dividends are payable on May 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 1, 2026.

These dividends represent percentage increases of 5.5% for the Company’s Class A common stock and 6.1% for the Company’s Class B common stock compared to the previous quarterly cash dividend rates.

About Donegal Group Inc.

Donegal Group Inc. is an insurance holding company whose insurance subsidiaries and affiliates offer property and casualty lines of insurance in 21 Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, Southern and Southwestern states. Donegal Mutual Insurance Company and its insurance subsidiaries conduct business together with the insurance subsidiaries of Donegal Group Inc. as the Donegal Insurance Group. The Donegal Insurance Group has an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent).

The Class A common stock and Class B common stock of Donegal Group Inc. trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbols DGICA and DGICB, respectively. The Company is focused on several primary strategies, including achieving sustained excellent financial performance, advancing its operational and digital capabilities, capitalizing on opportunities to grow profitably and providing superior experiences to its agents, customers and employees.

Investor Relations Contact

Jeremy Hellman, Vice President, The Equity Group Inc.

Phone: (212) 836-9626

E-mail: jhellman@theequitygroup.com

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