$135 Million Returned to Member-Owners
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Compeer Financial to Return $135 Million in Cash Patronage to Member-Owners in August
Total patronage for 2025 reaches $187 million – 43% of adjusted earnings
Sun Prairie, Wis. (August 13, 2025) – Compeer Financial will distribute $135 million in cash patronage to member-owners in August, reinforcing the cooperative’s commitment to returning value to those it serves. Combined with $52 million in allocated equities distributed in February, Compeer’s total 2025 patronage return amounts to $187 million – representing 43% of the cooperative’s 2024 adjusted earnings.
“Patronage is a defining feature of the cooperative model, and we’re proud to share our success directly with our clients,” said Jase Wagner, president and CEO of Compeer Financial. “This return reflects not only strong financial performance, but also the trust our member-owners place in us. Even in an evolving economic landscape, we remain well-positioned to deliver dependable financial solutions and return a significant portion of our earnings to the people who make our mission possible.”
2025 Patronage Payouts:
- Total patronage: $187 million (43% of 2024 adjusted earnings)
- Allocated equities (distributed in February): $52 million
- Cash patronage (to be distributed in August): $135 million
Compeer Financial’s consistent performance and sound capital management have enabled the organization to continue providing value through patronage while also investing in future growth and long-term stability. With a diversified portfolio and strong credit quality, Compeer prioritizes strategic financial planning to support its member-owners today and in the future.
“Our team and Board of Directors remain focused on strengthening Compeer’s foundation to serve our member-owners in all economic environments,” Wagner said. “By managing risk and capital wisely, we’re able to support farmers, rural homeowners and ag-based businesses across the Upper Midwest with confidence.”
For more information, visit compeer.com/patronage.
About Compeer Financial
Compeer Financial is a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative serving and supporting agriculture and rural communities. The $34.8 billion organization provides loans, leases, risk management and other financial services throughout 144 counties in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Based in the Upper Midwest, Compeer Financial exists to champion the hopes and dreams of rural America, while providing personalized service and expertise to clients and the agriculture industry.
Compeer Financial is the third largest cooperative of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of lending institutions supporting agriculture and rural communities with reliable, consistent credit and financial services. Learn more about Compeer Financial’s patronage program.
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