Stieven Capital Advisors Acquires 375,000 Shares of Horizon Bancorp

The investment firm now owns 0.73% of the Indiana-based financial services provider.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:06am

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Stieven Capital Advisors L.P. acquired a new position in Horizon Bancorp (IN) (NASDAQ:HBNC) in the third quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 375,000 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $6,004,000.

Why it matters

The acquisition represents a significant stake in Horizon Bancorp, a regional bank headquartered in Columbus, Indiana that provides a range of retail and commercial banking products. Stieven Capital's investment suggests the firm sees growth potential in Horizon's business and the broader Indiana banking market.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Stieven Capital Advisors now owns about 0.73% of Horizon Bancorp's outstanding shares. Other major institutional investors that have increased their positions in Horizon Bancorp in recent quarters include JPMorgan Chase & Co., Vanguard Group, and Russell Investments Group.

  • Stieven Capital Advisors acquired the 375,000 shares of Horizon Bancorp in the third quarter of 2025.

The players

Stieven Capital Advisors L.P.

An investment management firm that focuses on the financial services sector.

Horizon Bancorp (IN)

A financial holding company headquartered in Columbus, Indiana that offers community banking and wealth management services through its subsidiary, Horizon Bank.

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The takeaway

Stieven Capital's investment in Horizon Bancorp suggests the firm sees long-term growth potential in the Indiana-based regional bank, which has weathered the pandemic and continues to expand its retail and commercial banking operations.