NOTICE OF PROPOSED MERGER

NOTICE OF PROPOSED MERGER Notice is given that application has been made to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on or about May 11, 2026 for its written consent to merge Lakeside Bank, 4735 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605, with and into Catalyst Bank, 235 N. Court St., Opelousas, Louisiana 70570. Catalyst Bank will survive the merger. It is contemplated that all banking offices of the above-named institutions will continue to be operated following the proposed merger. This notice is published pursuant to 12 USC 1828(c) and 12 CFR 5. Anyone may submit written comments on this application by June 9, 2026 to: Director for Licensing, 1700 Pacific Ave, Suite 3600, Dallas, TX 75201, or by emailing LicensingPublicComments@occ.treas.gov. Requests for a copy of the public file on the application should be made to the Director for Licensing, 1700 Pacific Ave, Suite 3600, Dallas, TX 75201, or by emailing Licensing@occ.treas.gov. Publication Dates LLOU0515646