Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. and Lakeside Bancshares, Inc. Announce Shareholder and Regulatory Approvals for Pending Mergers

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Catalyst Bancorp and Lakeside Bancshares have secured shareholder and regulatory approval for their pending merger. The companies expect the transaction to close around July 14, 2026, assuming closing conditions are met. Both firms operate Louisiana community banks, with Catalyst serving commercial and retail customers through six branches. The merger creates likely integration work across banking systems, customer operations, and back-office processes.

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