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Peoples Financial Services Corp is a bank holding company operating through its subsidiaries. The bank provides a full range of financial services. Its products and services include checking accounts, business accounts, savings accounts, loan products, money market accounts, mortgages, chip-enabled debit cards, credit card processing, equipment finance, working capital lines of credit, and construction loans, and visa master card and advisory services. Its loan portfolio includes Commercial loans, which consist of commercial, commercial real estate, municipal, and other related tax-free loans; and retail loans, which include residential real estate and other consumer loans. The company mainly operates in the United States in Pennsylvania.

Founded: 1905 Country:
United States
United States
Employees: N/A City: MOOSIC
Market Cap: 589.6M IPO Year: 1998
Target Price: $56.00 AVG Volume (30 days): 49.9K
Analyst Decision: Hold Number of Analysts: 1
Dividend Yield:
4.42%
Dividend Payout Frequency: semi-annual
EPS: 1.47 EPS Growth: 493.94
52 Week Low/High: $43.77 - $65.55 Next Earning Date: 05-12-2026
Revenue: N/A Revenue Growth: N/A
Revenue Growth (this year): 12.01% Revenue Growth (next year): 5.85%
P/E Ratio: 44.31 Index: N/A
Free Cash Flow: 43.3M FCF Growth: +34.81%

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2025
Q4

Q4 2025 Earnings

8-K SELL

Jan 30, 2026 · 100% conf.

AI Prediction SELL

1D

-2.34%

$50.94

Act: +3.28%

5D

-4.99%

$49.56

Act: +7.59%

20D

-4.65%

$49.73

Price: $52.16 Prob +5D: 0% AUC: 1.000
0001104659-26-008627

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP._January 30, 2026 0001056943false00010569432026-01-302026-01-30 ​

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: January 30, 2026 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

30 E D Preate Drive, Moosic, Pennsylvania 18507 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class: ​ ​ ​ Trading Symbol ​ ​ ​ Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 30, 2026, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025 and financial condition at December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated January 30, 2026 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated January 30, 2026 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Gerard A. Champi

​ ​ Gerard A. Champi

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/James M. Bone, Jr.

​ ​ James M. Bone, Jr., CPA

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer)

​ Date: January 30, 2026 ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2025
Q3

Q3 2025 Earnings

8-K

Oct 30, 2025

0001104659-25-104365

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP._October 30, 2025 0001056943false00010569432025-10-302025-10-30 ​

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: October 30, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

30 E D Preate Drive, Moosic, Pennsylvania 18507 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 30, 2025, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2025 and financial condition at September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated October 30, 2025 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated October 30, 2025 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Gerard A. Champi

​ ​ Gerard A. Champi

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/James M. Bone, Jr.

​ ​ James M. Bone, Jr., CPA

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer)

​ Date: October 30, 2025 ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2025
Q2

Q2 2025 Earnings

8-K

Jul 31, 2025

0001558370-25-009850

0001056943false00010569432025-07-312025-07-31 ​

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: July 31, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

102 East Drinker Street, Dunmore, Pennsylvania 18512 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 31, 2025, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2025 and financial condition at June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated July 31, 2025 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated July 31, 2025 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Gerard A. Champi

​ ​ Gerard A. Champi

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/James M. Bone, Jr.

​ ​ James M. Bone, Jr., CPA

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer)

​ Date: July 31, 2025 ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2025
Q1

Q1 2025 Earnings

8-K

May 1, 2025

0001558370-25-006055

0001056943false00010569432025-05-012025-05-01 ​

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: May 1, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 1, 2025, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2025 and financial condition at March 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated May 1, 2025 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated May 1, 2025 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Gerard A. Champi

​ ​ Gerard A. Champi

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/James M. Bone, Jr.

​ ​ James M. Bone, Jr., CPA

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer)

​ Date: May 1, 2025 ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2024
Q4

Q4 2024 Earnings

8-K

Feb 6, 2025

0001558370-25-000691

0001056943false00010569432025-02-062025-02-06 ​

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: February 6, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 6, 2025, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2024 and financial condition at December 31, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated February 6, 2025 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated February 6, 2025 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Gerard A. Champi

​ ​ Gerard A. Champi

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: February 6, 2025 ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2024
Q3

Q3 2024 Earnings

8-K

Nov 5, 2024

0001558370-24-014444

0001056943false00010569432024-11-052024-11-05 ​

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: November 5, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 5, 2024, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 and financial condition at September 30, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated November 5, 2024 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated November 5, 2024 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: November 5, 2024 ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2024
Q2

Q2 2024 Earnings

8-K

Jul 25, 2024

0001558370-24-010201

0001056943false00010569432024-07-252024-07-25 ​

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: July 25, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 25, 2024, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2024 and financial condition at June 30, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated July 25, 2024 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated July 25, 2024 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: July 25, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2024
Q1

Q1 2024 Earnings

8-K

Apr 25, 2024

0001558370-24-005778

0001056943false00010569432024-04-252024-04-25 ​

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: April 25, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 25, 2024, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2024 and financial condition at March 31, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated April 25, 2024 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated April 25, 2024 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: April 25, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2023
Q4

Q4 2023 Earnings

8-K

Jan 25, 2024

0001558370-24-000549

0001056943false00010569432024-01-252024-01-25 ​

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: January 25, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 25, 2024, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2023 and financial condition at December 31, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated January 25, 2024 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated January 25, 2024 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: January 25, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2023
Q3

Q3 2023 Earnings

8-K

Oct 31, 2023

0001558370-23-017030

0001056943false00010569432023-10-302023-10-30 ​

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: October 30, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 30, 2023, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 and financial condition at September 30, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated October 30, 2023 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated October 30, 2023 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: October 30, 2023 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2023
Q2

Q2 2023 Earnings

8-K

Jul 26, 2023

0001558370-23-012222

0001056943false00010569432023-07-252023-07-25 ​

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: July 25, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 25, 2023, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2023 and financial condition at June 30, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated July 25, 2023 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated July 25, 2023 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: July 25, 2023 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2023
Q1

Q1 2023 Earnings

8-K

Apr 27, 2023

0001558370-23-006975

0001056943false00010569432023-04-272023-04-27 ​

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: April 27, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 27, 2023, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2023 and financial condition at March 31, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated April 27, 2023 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated April 27, 2023 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: April 27, 2023 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2022
Q4

Q4 2022 Earnings

8-K

Jan 26, 2023

0001558370-23-000615

0001056943false00010569432023-01-262023-01-26 ​

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: January 26, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 26, 2023, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2022 and financial condition at December 31, 2022. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated January 26, 2023 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated January 26, 2023 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: January 26, 2023 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2022
Q3

Q3 2022 Earnings

8-K

Oct 20, 2022

0001558370-22-015101

0001056943false00010569432022-10-202022-10-20 ​

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: October 20, 2022 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 20, 2022, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022 and financial condition at September 30, 2022. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated October 20, 2022 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated October 20, 2022 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: October 20, 2022 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2022
Q2

Q2 2022 Earnings

8-K

Jul 21, 2022

0001558370-22-010858

0001056943false00010569432022-07-212022-07-21 ​

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: July 21, 2022 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 21, 2022, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and financial condition at June 30, 2022. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated July 21, 2022 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated July 21, 2022 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: July 21, 2022 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2022
Q1

Q1 2022 Earnings

8-K

Apr 26, 2022

0001558370-22-005970

0001056943false00010569432022-04-262022-04-26 ​

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: April 26, 2022 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 26, 2022, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 and financial condition at March 31, 2022. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated April 26, 2022 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated April 26, 2022 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: April 26, 2022 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2021
Q4

Q4 2021 Earnings

8-K

Jan 31, 2022

0001558370-22-000637

0001056943false00010569432022-01-312022-01-31 ​

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: January 31, 2022 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 31, 2022, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2021 and financial condition at December 31, 2021. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated January 31, 2022 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated January 31, 2022 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: January 31, 2022 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2021
Q3

Q3 2021 Earnings

8-K

Oct 22, 2021

0001558370-21-013378

0001056943false00010569432021-10-222021-10-22 ​

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: October 22, 2021 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 22, 2021, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and financial condition at September 30, 2021. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated October 22, 2021 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated October 22, 2021 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: October 22, 2021 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2021
Q2

Q2 2021 Earnings

8-K

Jul 21, 2021

0001558370-21-009047

0001056943false00010569432021-07-212021-07-21 ​

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: July 21, 2021 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 21, 2021, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021 and financial condition at June 30, 2021. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated July 21, 2021 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated July 21, 2021 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: July 21, 2021 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

2021
Q1

Q1 2021 Earnings

8-K

Apr 23, 2021

0001558370-21-004694

0001056943false00010569432021-04-232021-04-23 ​

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: April 23, 2021 (Date of earliest event reported)

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-36388 (Commission File Number)

PA 23-2391852

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer of Identification No.)

150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503-1848 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (570) 346-7741 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class:

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common stock, $2.00 par value ​

PFIS

​ The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

☐ 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 as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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. ☐ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 23, 2021, Peoples Financial Services Corp. issued a press release announcing unaudited results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2021 and financial condition at March 31, 2021. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated April 23, 2021 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​

2 ​

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. ​ Description

99.1 ​ Press release dated April 23, 2021 announcing results of operations and financial condition.

​ ​ ​ ​

3 ​

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.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

​ ​

​ By: /s/ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Craig W. Best

​ ​ Chief Executive Officer

​ ​ (Principal Executive Officer)

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ John R. Anderson

​ ​ John R. Anderson III

​ ​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

​ Date: April 23, 2021 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4 ​

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