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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001849867-24-000033"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CLST"
cik: "0001849867"
company_name: "Catalyst Bancorp, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-11-26T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T18:06:06.636013+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Catalyst Bancorp authorizes 215,000-share buyback (5% of outstanding); Q3 loan growth record $21M

## Summary
- New repurchase plan allows up to 215,000 shares (~5% of outstanding); 9,799 shares remain under prior May 2024 plan.
- Since Jan 2023, company repurchased 972,916 shares (~18% of original issued) at avg cost $11.93 per share.
- Record Q3 loan growth of $21M driven by organic customer growth; branch network expanded to Carencro and Lafayette.
- Systems upgrade reduces non-interest expense by over $200K annually; employee count held steady despite 50% branch increase.
- CEO notes no M&A opportunities yet but maintains capital and management depth for future deals.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001849867-24-000033
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CLST
- cik: 0001849867
- company_name: Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-11-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1849867/000184986724000033/0001849867-24-000033-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1849867/000184986724000033/clst-20241125x8k.htm

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