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Catalyst Bancorp reports Q1 net loss of $4.7M; approves new share repurchase plan
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.
2024-Q1 EPS reported
-$1.14
- Net loss of $4.7M includes $5.5M loss on sale of $48M in lower-yielding securities and $560K core system conversion costs.
- Proceeds of $42.6M from securities sale to be used for loans, higher-yielding investments, share repurchases, and debt repayment.
- Board approved May 2024 Repurchase Plan to buy back up to 227,000 shares (~5% of outstanding common stock).
- Entered employment agreement with Don Ledet as Chief Risk Officer: base salary of $150,000, three-year term through May 2027.
- Net interest margin increased to 3.15% from 3.14% QoQ; net interest income rose 8% to $2.1M.