Catalyst Bancorp to Acquire Lakeside Bancshares in $41.1 Million All-Cash Deal

April 9, 2026

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lakeside Bancshares, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $41.1 million. Under the merger agreement, Lakeside will merge into Catalyst, with Catalyst Bank surviving, and the deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Buyers
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.
Targets
Lakeside Bancshares, Inc., Lakeside Bank
Location
Louisiana, United States
Transaction Type
Buyout

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