 JASPER, Ind., Jan. 25, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- German American Bancorp, Inc. Nasdaq: GABC reported record quarterly earnings of 20.9 million, or 0.79 per share, during the fourth quarter 2020 and that, for the 11th consecutive year, the Company has achieved record annual earnings posting annual net income of 62.2 million, or 2.34 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2020. This level of annual earnings resulted in a double-digit return on shareholders equity in 2020, marking the 16th consecutive year in which the Company has delivered a double-digit return on shareholders equity. The Company also announced the declaration of an 11 increase in its quarterly cash dividend, and the approval of a new share repurchase plan for up to one million GABC shares. 