Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.
For the period ended May 19, 2026. Filed Apr 14, 2026.
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May 19, 2026 · Filed Apr 14, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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April 14, 2026
Dear Shareholder:
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. The meeting will be held at our headquarters, located at 235 North Court Street, Opelousas, Louisiana, 70570, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., Central time. The matters to be considered by shareholders at the annual meeting are described in the accompanying materials.
It is very important that your shares be voted at the annual meeting regardless of the number you own or whether you are able to attend the meeting in person. We urge you to mark, sign, and date your proxy card today and return it in the envelope provided, even if you plan to attend the annual meeting. This will not prevent you from voting in person but will ensure that your vote is counted if you are unable to attend.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and all of the employees of Catalyst Bancorp, I thank you for your continued interest and support.
Sincerely,
Joseph B. Zanco
President and Chief Executive Officer
| CATALYST BANCORP, INC.235 North Court StreetOpelousas, Louisiana 70570(337) 948-3033 | |
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| NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS | |
| TIME | 8:00 a.m., Central time, Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| PLACE | Catalyst Bank 235 North Court Street Opelousas, Louisiana 70570 |
| ITEMS OF BUSINESS | (1)To elect two directors for a three-year term expiring in 2029, and until their successors are elected and qualified; (2)To ratify the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. (“BDO”) as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026; To transact such other business, as may properly come before the meeting or at any adjournment thereof. We are not aware of any other such business. |
| RECORD DATE | Holders of Catalyst Bancorp common stock of record at the close of business on March 30, 2026, are entitled to vote at the meeting. |
| ANNUAL REPORT | Our 2025 Annual Report to Shareholders is enclosed but is not a part of the proxy solicitation materials. |
| PROXY VOTING | It is important that your shares be represented and voted at the meeting. You can vote your shares by completing and returning the proxy card or voting instruction form sent to you or voting electronically over the Internet. Most shareholders whose shares are held in “street” name with a broker or other nominee can also vote their shares by telephone. If telephone voting is available to you, voting instructions are printed on the voting instruction form you received. You can revoke a proxy at any time prior to its exercise at the meeting by following the instructions in the accompanying proxy statement. |
| | BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSTed D. BellardCorporate Secretary |
| Opelousas, Louisiana April 14, 2026 | |
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