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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)

July 24, 2025

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Louisiana

001-40893

86-2411762

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

235 N. Court Street, Opelousas, Louisiana

70570

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(337) 948-3033

Not Applicable

(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 (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))

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

Title of each Class

Trading
Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

CLST

Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company 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 24, 2025, Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the related press release (the "Press Release") is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information furnished under items 2.02 and 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and it shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act, or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing to this Form 8-K.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are included herein:

Exhibit Number

Description

99.1

Press Release, dated July 24, 2025

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File. Embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

2

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.

CATALYST BANCORP, INC.

Date:

July 24, 2025

By:

/s/ Joseph B. Zanco

Joseph B. Zanco

President and Chief Executive Officer

3

EX-99.1 2 clst-20250724xex99d1.htm EX-99.1 For Immediate Release

Exhibit 99.1

For more information:

Joe Zanco, President and CEO

(337) 948-3033

For Immediate Release

Release Date: July 24, 2025

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. Announces 2025 Second Quarter Results

Opelousas, Louisiana – Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: “CLST”) (the “Company”), the parent company for Catalyst Bank (the “Bank”) (www.catalystbank.com), reported net income of $521,000 for the second quarter of 2025, compared to net income of $586,000 for the first quarter of 2025.

“We’re pleased to see both loan and deposit growth during the quarter,” said Joe Zanco, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Bank. “When given the opportunity to earn new business, our success rate remains strong. Our team continues to build momentum across our markets.”

1


Loans

Loans totaled $167.6 million at June 30, 2025, up $1.5 million, or less than 1%, from March 31, 2025. The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio as of the dates indicated.

(Dollars in thousands)

6/30/2025

3/31/2025

Change

Real estate loans

One- to four-family residential

$

80,195

$

82,025

$

(1,830)

(2)

%

Commercial real estate

33,976

22,103

11,873

54

Construction and land

20,650

32,038

(11,388)

(36)

Multi-family residential

5,432

2,530

2,902

115

Total real estate loans

140,253

138,696

1,557

1

Other loans

Commercial and industrial

25,035

25,447

(412)

(2)

%

Consumer

2,281

1,934

347

18

Total other loans

27,316

27,381

(65)

-

Total loans

$

167,569

$

166,077

$

1,492

1

In the second quarter of 2025, four construction loans totaling $14.5 million were converted to amortizing real estate loans following the completion of their respective construction projects. Of these, one loan totaling $2.9 million was classified as multi-family, while the remaining loans were designated as commercial real estate.

The following table presents certain major segments of our commercial real estate, construction and land, and commercial and industrial loan balances as of the dates indicated.

(Dollars in thousands)

6/30/2025

3/31/2025

Change

Commercial real estate

Retail

$

9,739

$

3,723

$

6,016

162

%

Hospitality

5,849

3,342

2,507

75

Health service facilities

3,345

389

2,956

760

Restaurants

1,049

1,070

(21)

(2)

Oilfield services

384

393

(9)

(2)

Other non-owner occupied

2,648

2,479

169

7

Other owner occupied

10,962

10,707

255

2

Total commercial real estate

$

33,976

$

22,103

$

11,873

54

Construction and land

Multi-family residential

$

8,997

$

11,297

$

(2,300)

(20)

%

Health service facilities

7,649

8,626

(977)

(11)

Hospitality

-

2,716

(2,716)

(100)

Retail

-

6,077

(6,077)

(100)

Other commercial construction and land

1,782

1,791

(9)

(1)

Consumer residential construction and land

2,222

1,531

691

45

Total construction and land

$

20,650

$

32,038

$

(11,388)

(36)

Commercial and industrial

Oilfield services

$

8,081

$

8,474

$

(393)

(5)

%

Industrial equipment

8,453

8,285

168

2

Professional services

3,146

3,119

27

1

Other commercial and industrial

5,355

5,569

(214)

(4)

Total commercial and industrial loans

$

25,035

$

25,447

$

(412)

(2)

2


Credit Quality and Allowance for Credit Losses

At June 30, 2025, non-performing assets (“NPAs”) totaled $1.8 million, compared to $1.7 million at March 31, 2025. The ratio of NPAs to total assets was 0.64% and 0.63% at June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively. Non-performing loans (“NPLs”) comprised 1.00% and 0.99% of total loans at June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively. At June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, 99% and 98% of total NPLs, respectively, were one- to four-family residential mortgage loans.

At June 30, 2025, the allowance for credit losses on loans totaled $2.4 million, or 1.45% of total loans, compared to $2.5 million, or 1.51% of total loans, at March 31, 2025. The provision for credit losses was zero for the first and second quarters of 2025. Net loan charge-offs totaled $42,000 during the second quarter of 2025, compared to net charge-offs of $39,000 for the first quarter of 2025. Net loan charge-offs during the first and second quarters of 2025 were primarily related to residential mortgage loans and overdrawn deposit accounts.

3


Deposits

Total deposits were $182.2 million at June 30, 2025, up $1.6 million, or 1%, from March 31, 2025. Total deposits averaged $179.4 million during the second quarter of 2025, compared to $177.1 million during the first quarter of 2025. The change in deposits was mainly due to fluctuations in public funds and inflows from commercial customers. The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s deposits as of the dates indicated.

(Dollars in thousands)

6/30/2025

3/31/2025

Change

Non-interest-bearing demand deposits

$

31,155

$

26,093

$

5,062

19

%

Interest-bearing demand deposits

35,307

42,737

(7,430)

(17)

Money market

9,437

9,737

(300)

(3)

Savings

51,001

42,542

8,459

20

Certificates of deposit

55,311

59,489

(4,178)

(7)

Total deposits

$

182,211

$

180,598

$

1,613

1

The ratio of the Company’s total loans to total deposits was 92% at both June 30 and March 31, 2025.

Total public fund deposits amounted to $29.0 million, or 16% of total deposits, at June 30, 2025, compared to $29.8 million, or 17% of total deposits, at March 31, 2025. At June 30, 2025, approximately 64% of our total public fund deposits consisted of non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing demand deposits, compared to 80% at March 31, 2025. At June 30, 2025, a larger portion of public funds were held in savings accounts.

Capital and Share Repurchases

At June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, consolidated shareholders’ equity totaled $80.8 million, or 29.5% of total assets, and $80.6 million, or 29.7% of total assets, respectively.

The Company repurchased 62,385 shares of its common stock at an average cost per share of $11.91 during the second quarter of 2025, compared to 72,949 shares at an average cost per share of $11.86 during the first quarter of 2025. Under the Company’s November 2024 Repurchase Plan, 51,816 shares of the Company’s common stock were available for repurchase at June 30, 2025. Since the announcement of our first share repurchase plan on January 26, 2023 and through June 30, 2025, the Company has repurchased a total of 1,147,184 shares of its common stock, or approximately 22% of the common shares originally issued, at an average cost per share of $11.92. At June 30, 2025, the Company had common shares outstanding of 4,142,816.

4


Net Interest Income

The net interest margin for the second quarter of 2025 was 3.98%, up nine basis points compared to the prior quarter. For the second quarter of 2025, the average yield on interest-earning assets was 5.58%, up four basis points from the prior quarter, and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities was 2.51%, down five basis points from the first quarter of 2025.

Net interest income for the second quarter of 2025 was $2.5 million, up $103,000, or 4%, compared to the first quarter of 2025. Total interest income was up $87,000, or 3%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the prior quarter largely due to an increase in income on loans. Total interest expense decreased $16,000, or 2%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the prior quarter due to a decline in the cost of deposits.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the Company’s total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin. Taxable equivalent (“TE”) yields have been calculated using a marginal tax rate of 21%. All average balances are based on daily balances.

Three Months Ended

6/30/2025

3/31/2025

(Dollars in thousands)

Average Balance

 

Interest

Average Yield/ Rate(TE)

    

Average Balance

 

Interest

Average Yield/ Rate(TE)

INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

Loans receivable(1)

$

167,627

$

2,792

6.68

%

$

166,145

$

2,738

6.68

%

Investment securities(2)

48,285

294

2.49

46,960

275

2.35

Other interest earning assets

33,225

375

4.53

33,585

361

4.36

Total interest-earning assets

$

249,137

$

3,461

5.58

$

246,690

$

3,374

5.54

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

  

  

  

  

Demand deposits, money market, and savings accounts

$

92,088

$

466

2.03

%

$

94,133

$

483

2.08

%

Certificates of deposit

57,018

459

3.23

55,846

458

3.32

Total interest-bearing deposits

149,106

925

2.49

149,979

941

2.54

Borrowings

9,619

68

2.84

9,573

68

2.85

Total interest-bearing liabilities

$

158,725

$

993

2.51

$

159,552

$

1,009

2.56

Net interest-earning assets

$

90,412

$

87,138

Net interest income; average interest rate spread

$

2,468

3.07

%

$

2,365

2.98

%

Net interest margin(3)

3.98

3.89

(1) Includes non-accrual loans during the respective periods. Calculated net of deferred fees and discounts and loans in-process.
(2) Average investment securities does not include unrealized holding gains/losses on available-for-sale securities.
(3) Equals net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Taxable equivalent yields are calculated using a marginal tax rate of 21%.

5


Non-interest Income

Non-interest income for the second quarter of 2025 totaled $344,000, down $209,000, or 38%, compared to the first quarter of 2025. Non-interest income for the first quarter of 2025 included insurance proceeds of $216,000 for fire and flood damages related to foreclosed properties.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expense for the second quarter of 2025 totaled $2.2 million, down $20,000, or 1%, compared to the first quarter of 2025.

Foreclosed assets expense for the second quarter of 2025 included a write-down on foreclosed assets of $14,000. In the first quarter of 2025, the Company incurred net losses of $88,000 on the sale of foreclosed assets.

Other non-interest expense totaled $234,000 for the second quarter of 2025, up $27,000, or 13%, from the prior quarter primarily due to an increase in loan collection related expenses.

About Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLST) is a Louisiana corporation and registered bank holding company for Catalyst Bank, its wholly-owned subsidiary, with $273.8 million in assets at June 30, 2025. Catalyst Bank, formerly St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank, has been in operation in the Acadiana region of south-central Louisiana for over 100 years. With a focus on fueling business and improving lives throughout the region, Catalyst Bank offers commercial and retail banking products through our six full-service branches located in Carencro, Eunice, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Port Barre. To learn more about Catalyst Bancorp and Catalyst Bank, visit www.catalystbank.com, or the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, www.sec.gov.

6


Forward-looking Statements

This news release reflects industry conditions, Company performance and financial results and contains “forward-looking statements,’ which may include forecasts of our financial results and condition, expectations for our operations and businesses, and our assumptions for those forecasts and expectations. Do not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties which could cause the Company’s actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results and expectation expressed in such forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are described under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Supervision and Regulation” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and in other documents subsequently filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at the SEC’s website and the Company’s website, each of which are referenced above. To the extent that statements in this news release relate to future plans, objectives, financial results or performance by the Company, these statements are deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are generally identified by use of words such as “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “will,” “should,” “plan,” “estimate,” “predict,” “continue” and “potential” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.  

Forward-looking statements represent management’s beliefs, based upon information available at the time the statements are made, with regard to the matters addressed; they are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that change over time and could cause actual results or financial condition to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. All information is as of the date of this news release. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason.

7


CATALYST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

6/30/2025

    

3/31/2025

    

12/31/2024

6/30/2024

ASSETS

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Non-interest-bearing cash

$

4,024

$

4,128

$

4,076

$

4,952

Interest-bearing cash and due from banks

36,032

36,190

40,219

70,503

Total cash and cash equivalents

40,056

40,318

44,295

75,455

Investment securities:

  

  

  

  

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value

29,294

29,840

28,712

29,748

Securities held-to-maturity

14,948

13,445

13,447

13,454

Loans receivable, net of unearned income

167,569

166,077

167,076

153,266

Allowance for credit losses

(2,431)

(2,500)

(2,522)

(2,215)

Loans receivable, net

165,138

163,577

164,554

151,051

Accrued interest receivable

883

866

851

737

Foreclosed assets

80

77

194

104

Premises and equipment, net

5,977

6,049

6,085

6,114

Stock in correspondent banks, at cost

825

809

1,961

1,919

Bank-owned life insurance

14,726

14,607

14,489

14,252

Other assets

1,858

2,060

2,109

2,499

TOTAL ASSETS

$

273,785

$

271,648

$

276,697

$

295,333

  

  

  

  

LIABILITIES

  

  

  

  

Deposits:

  

  

  

  

Non-interest-bearing

$

31,155

$

26,093

$

28,281

$

30,177

Interest-bearing

151,056

154,505

157,393

149,888

Total deposits

182,211

180,598

185,674

180,065

Borrowings

9,647

9,603

9,558

30,261

Other liabilities

1,128

856

1,261

3,994

TOTAL LIABILITIES

192,986

191,057

196,493

214,320

  

  

  

  

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

  

  

  

  

Common stock

41

42

43

45

Additional paid-in capital

38,259

38,844

39,561

41,914

Unallocated common stock held by benefit plans

(5,596)

(5,649)

(5,702)

(6,116)

Retained earnings

50,967

50,446

49,860

48,787

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(2,872)

(3,092)

(3,558)

(3,617)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

80,799

80,591

80,204

81,013

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

273,785

$

271,648

$

276,697

$

295,333

8


CATALYST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

(Dollars in thousands)

6/30/2025

 

3/31/2025

 

6/30/2024

    

6/30/2025

 

6/30/2024

INTEREST INCOME

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Loans receivable, including fees

$

2,792

$

2,738

$

2,383

$

5,530

$

4,597

Investment securities

294

275

210

569

535

Cash and due from banks

353

341

912

694

1,506

Other

22

20

20

42

42

Total interest income

3,461

3,374

3,525

6,835

6,680

INTEREST EXPENSE

  

  

  

  

  

Deposits

925

941

771

1,866

1,540

Borrowings

68

68

306

136

599

Total interest expense

993

1,009

1,077

2,002

2,139

Net interest income

2,468

2,365

2,448

4,833

4,541

Provision for credit losses

-

-

99

-

194

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

2,468

2,365

2,349

4,833

4,347

NON-INTEREST INCOME (LOSS)

  

  

  

  

  

Service charges on deposit accounts

202

197

194

399

397

Bank-owned life insurance

119

118

113

237

226

Loss on sales of investment securities

-

-

-

-

(5,507)

Other income on foreclosed assets

-

216

-

216

-

(Loss) gain on sale of fixed assets

-

-

(5)

-

6

Other

23

22

64

45

81

Total non-interest income (loss)

344

553

366

897

(4,797)

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

  

  

  

  

  

Salaries and employee benefits

1,262

1,245

1,143

2,507

2,403

Occupancy and equipment

208

199

183

407

379

Data processing and communication

176

182

138

358

932

Professional fees

114

101

117

215

224

Directors’ fees

117

114

114

231

229

ATM and debit card

29

22

31

51

100

Foreclosed assets, net

18

89

26

107

34

Advertising and marketing

20

39

43

59

81

Other

234

207

273

441

477

Total non-interest expense

2,178

2,198

2,068

4,376

4,859

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

634

720

647

1,354

(5,309)

Income tax expense (benefit)

113

134

120

247

(1,147)

NET INCOME (LOSS)

$

521

$

586

$

527

$

1,107

$

(4,162)

Earnings (loss) per share:

Basic

$

0.14

$

0.16

$

0.13

$

0.30

$

(1.03)

Diluted

0.14

0.16

0.13

0.30

(1.03)

9


CATALYST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

(Dollars in thousands)

6/30/2025

    

3/31/2025

    

6/30/2024

6/30/2025

    

6/30/2024

EARNINGS DATA

Total interest income

$

3,461

$

3,374

$

3,525

$

6,835

$

6,680

Total interest expense

993

1,009

1,077

2,002

2,139

Net interest income

2,468

2,365

2,448

4,833

4,541

Provision for credit losses

-

-

99

-

194

Total non-interest income (loss)

344

553

366

897

(4,797)

Total non-interest expense

2,178

2,198

2,068

4,376

4,859

Income tax expense (benefit)

113

134

120

247

(1,147)

Net income (loss)

$

521

$

586

$

527

$

1,107

$

(4,162)

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET DATA

Total loans

$

167,627

$

166,145

$

150,257

$

166,891

$

147,342

Total interest-earning assets

249,137

246,690

264,776

247,920

267,306

Total assets

270,788

268,232

285,773

269,517

286,240

Total interest-bearing deposits

149,106

149,979

143,611

149,540

144,906

Total interest-bearing liabilities

158,725

159,552

173,079

159,136

173,636

Total deposits

179,426

177,106

173,326

178,272

173,990

Total shareholders' equity

80,611

80,426

80,965

80,519

81,816

SELECTED RATIOS

Return on average assets

0.77

%

0.89

%

0.74

%

0.83

%

(2.92)

%

Return on average equity

2.59

2.96

2.62

2.77

(10.23)

Efficiency ratio

77.46

75.31

73.47

76.37

(1,901.18)

Net interest margin(TE)

3.98

3.89

3.72

3.93

3.42

Average equity to average assets

29.77

29.98

28.33

29.88

28.58

Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio(1)

43.72

46.95

49.09

Tier 1 leverage capital ratio(1)

27.56

29.45

26.88

Total risk-based capital ratio(1)

44.98

48.20

50.34

NON-FINANCIAL DATA

Total employees (full-time equivalent)

49

49

47

Common shares issued and outstanding, end of period

4,142,816

4,205,201

4,478,527

(1) Capital ratios are preliminary end-of-period ratios for the Bank only and are subject to change.

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CATALYST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

(continued)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

(Dollars in thousands)

6/30/2025

    

3/31/2025

    

6/30/2024

6/30/2025

    

6/30/2024

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

Loans:

Beginning balance

$

2,500

$

2,522

$

2,068

$

2,522

$

2,124

Provision for credit losses

(27)

17

185

(10)

227

Charge-offs

(63)

(53)

(57)

(116)

(180)

Recoveries

21

14

19

35

44

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

(42)

(39)

(38)

(81)

(136)

Ending balance

$

2,431

$

2,500

$

2,215

$

2,431

$

2,215

Unfunded commitments:

Beginning balance

$

104

$

121

$

310

121

257

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses on unfunded commitments

27

(17)

(86)

10

(33)

Ending balance

$

131

$

104

$

224

$

131

$

224

Total provision for credit losses

$

-

$

-

$

99

$

-

$

194

CREDIT QUALITY(1)

Non-accruing loans

$

1,455

$

1,554

$

1,560

Accruing loans 90 days or more past due

215

91

40

Total non-performing loans

1,670

1,645

1,600

Foreclosed assets

80

77

104

Total non-performing assets

$

1,750

$

1,722

$

1,704

Total non-performing loans to total loans

1.00

%

0.99

%

1.04

%

Total non-performing assets to total assets

0.64

0.63

0.58

(1) Credit quality data and ratios are as of the end of each period presented.

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