Traders should monitor the regulatory approval process and shareholder vote, as these are key milestones for the deal's success. The significant EPS accretion and strong capital position post-merger suggest potential upside for CLST shares if integration proceeds as planned.
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Executive Summary
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) has agreed to acquire Lakeside Bancshares, Inc. (LKSB) in an all-cash transaction valued at $41.1 million, or $19.58 per share. The acquisition will more than double Catalyst's size, significantly enhance earnings potential, and is expected to close in Q3 2026 pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
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Key Facts
- Catalyst Bancorp will acquire Lakeside Bancshares in an all-cash transaction
- Deal valued at $41.1 million, or $19.58 per share
- Transaction expected to close in Q3 2026
- Deal is expected to be over 180% accretive to earnings per share
- Combined company will have approximately $627 million in assets
- No additional capital needed to complete the transaction
Financial Impact
$41.1 million acquisition price, $19.58 per share
Risk Factors
- Failure to obtain regulatory approvals
- Failure to obtain shareholder approval
- Integration challenges between the two banks
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 7 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001849867-26-000005 |
| Document: clst-20260407x8k.htm | 0001849867-26-000005 |
| Document: clst-20260407xex99d2.htm | 0001849867-26-000005 |
| Document: clst-20260407xex99d1.htm | 0001849867-26-000005 |
| Document: 0001849867-26-000005-index-headers.html | 0001849867-26-000005 |
| Document: 0001849867-26-000005-index.html | 0001849867-26-000005 |
| Document: 0001849867-26-000005.txt | 0001849867-26-000005 |
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| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 15, 2026 6w ago | 8-K | $17.92 | awaiting T+60 | — | $16.91 (−5.64%) |
Aug 18, 2026 10w ago | 8-K | $17.53 | awaiting T+60 | — | $16.91 (−3.54%) |
Jul 14, 2026 15w ago | 8-K | $16.75 $16.80 | ▲ +0.30% | ▼ −3.08% | $16.91 (+0.96%) |
Apr 30, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $15.96 $17.34 | ▲ +8.68% | ▲ +5.57% | $16.91 (+5.95%) |
Apr 8, 2026 28w ago | 8-K | $15.97 $16.51 | ▲ +3.38% | ▼ −7.40% | $16.91 (+5.89%) |
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