FS Bancorp, Inc. Announces New Stock Repurchase Program

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FS Bancorp recently announced a new stock repurchase program with a maximum value of $5 million. This initiative allows the company to buy back its common stock in open markets or private transactions, adhering to SEC regulations. The repurchase strategy is at management's discretion and will depend on market conditions, stock price, and the company's overall financial performance. The program is flexible, permitting modification or termination based on various factors, ensuring it aligns with the best interests of shareholders.

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• Authorization of a $5 million stock repurchase program to enhance shareholder value.
• Repurchases can be executed at management's discretion based on market conditions, potentially providing support to the stock price.

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MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Sept. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSBW) (“Company”), the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington (“Bank”) today announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a new stock repurchase program. Under the repurchase program, the Company may repurchase Company common stock with up to $5 million in value.

The repurchase program permits shares to be repurchased in open market or private transactions or pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Repurchases will be made at management's discretion at prices management considers to be attractive and in the best interests of both the Company and its shareholders, subject to the availability of stock, general market conditions, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, and the Company's financial performance. Open market purchases will be conducted in accordance with the limitations set forth in Rule 10b-18 of the SEC and other applicable legal requirements.

The repurchase program may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason, including market conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, the availability of alternative investment opportunities, liquidity, and other factors deemed appropriate. These factors may also affect the timing and amount of share repurchases. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares.

About FS Bancorp

FS Bancorp, Inc., a Washington corporation, is the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington. The Bank provides loan and deposit services to customers who are predominantly small- and middle-market businesses and individuals in Western Washington through its 21 bank branches, one headquarters office that accepts deposits, and seven loan production offices in various suburban communities in the greater Puget Sound area, and one loan production office in the market area of the Tri-Cities, Washington. The Bank services home mortgage customers throughout Washington State with an emphasis in the Puget Sound and Tri-Cities home lending markets.

Forward Looking Statements

When used in this presentation and in other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in presentations or other public shareholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases “believe,” “will,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” “plans,” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent management's current expectations and forecasts regarding future events, many of which are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. Actual results may differ, possibly materially, from those currently expected or projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward- looking statements, include but are not limited to, the following: the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, including on FS Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) credit quality and business operations, as well as its impact on general economic and financial market conditions and other uncertainties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the extent and duration of the impact on public health, the U.S. and global economies, and consumer and corporate customers, including economic activity, employment levels and market liquidity; increased competitive pressures; changes in the interest rate environment; changes in general economic conditions and conditions within the securities markets, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; the Company’s ability to execute its plans to grow its residential construction lending, mortgage banking, and warehouse lending operations, and the geographic expansion of its indirect home improvement lending; secondary market conditions for loans and the Company’s ability to originate loans for sale and sell loans in the secondary market; legislative and regulatory changes; and other factors described in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings with the SEC which are available on its website at www.fsbwa.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Any of the forward-looking statements that the Company makes in this presentation and in the other public statements are based upon management's beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made and may turn out to be incorrect because of the inaccurate assumptions the Company might make, because of the factors illustrated above or because of other factors that cannot be foreseen by the Company. Therefore, these factors should be considered in evaluating the forward looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause the Company’s actual results for 2020 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of the Company and could negatively affect its operating and stock performance.

Media Contacts

Joe Adams
Chief Executive Officer
joea@fsbwa.com
(206) 697-8048

Matthew Mullet
Chief Financial Officer
mattm@fsbwa.com
(206) 697-8026

FAQ

What is FS Bancorp's stock repurchase program?

FS Bancorp has initiated a stock repurchase program with a total value of $5 million to buy back its common stock.

How much stock can FS Bancorp repurchase?

The stock repurchase program allows for up to $5 million in common stock to be repurchased.

Why is FS Bancorp repurchasing its stock?

The repurchase aims to enhance shareholder value and is based on management's assessment of market conditions and financial performance.

What factors will influence FS Bancorp's stock repurchase timing?

Factors include market conditions, stock price, liquidity, and alternative investment opportunities, which may affect when and how much stock is repurchased.

Is FS Bancorp obligated to repurchase a specific number of shares?

No, the repurchase program does not obligate FS Bancorp to buy back any specific number of shares.