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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

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Home Federal Bancorp (NASDAQ: HFBL) has announced its thirteenth stock repurchase program, approved by the Board of Directors on October 31, 2024. The program authorizes the repurchase of up to 100,000 shares, representing approximately 3.0% of the company's outstanding common stock. The repurchases can be executed through open market or privately negotiated transactions, with no specified expiration date. Home Federal Bank operates from ten full-service banking offices and a home office in northwest Louisiana.

Home Federal Bancorp (NASDAQ: HFBL) ha annunciato il suo tredicesimo programma di riacquisto di azioni, approvato dal Consiglio di Amministrazione il 31 ottobre 2024. Il programma autorizza il riacquisto di un massimo di 100.000 azioni, che rappresentano circa il 3,0% delle azioni ordinarie in circolazione della compagnia. I riacquisti possono essere effettuati attraverso transazioni sul mercato aperto o negoziate privatamente, senza una data di scadenza specificata. Home Federal Bank opera attraverso dieci filiali bancarie a servizio completo e un ufficio centrale nel nord-ovest della Louisiana.

Home Federal Bancorp (NASDAQ: HFBL) ha anunciado su décimo tercer programa de recompra de acciones, aprobado por la Junta Directiva el 31 de octubre de 2024. El programa autoriza la recompra de hasta 100,000 acciones, que representan aproximadamente el 3.0% de las acciones ordinarias en circulación de la compañía. Las recompras pueden llevarse a cabo a través de transacciones en el mercado abierto o negociadas de forma privada, sin una fecha de vencimiento específica. Home Federal Bank opera desde diez oficinas bancarias de servicio completo y una oficina central en el noroeste de Louisiana.

Home Federal Bancorp (NASDAQ: HFBL)가 2024년 10월 31일 이사회의 승인을 받아 제13차 주식 재매입 프로그램을 발표했습니다. 이 프로그램은 최대 100,000주의 재매입을 승인하며, 이는 회사의 총 발행 보통주 약 3.0%에 해당합니다. 재매입은 공개 시장 또는 비공식 협상을 통해 진행될 수 있으며, 특정 만료 날짜는 없습니다. Home Federal Bank는 루이지애나 북서부에 있는 10개의 전 서비스 은행 사무소와 본사에서 운영됩니다.

Home Federal Bancorp (NASDAQ: HFBL) a annoncé son treizième programme de rachat d'actions, approuvé par le Conseil d'administration le 31 octobre 2024. Le programme autorise le rachat de jusqu'à 100 000 actions, représentant environ 3,0% des actions ordinaires en circulation de la société. Les rachats peuvent être effectués par le biais de transactions sur le marché ouvert ou négociées de manière privée, sans date d'expiration spécifiée. Home Federal Bank opère à partir de dix bureaux bancaires à service complet et d'un bureau central dans le nord-ouest de la Louisiane.

Home Federal Bancorp (NASDAQ: HFBL) hat sein dreizehntes Aktienrückkaufprogramm angekündigt, das am 31. Oktober 2024 vom Vorstand genehmigt wurde. Das Programm ermächtigt den Rückkauf von bis zu 100.000 Aktien, was etwa 3,0% der ausstehenden Stammaktien des Unternehmens entspricht. Die Rückkäufe können über den offenen Markt oder privat ausgehandelte Transaktionen erfolgen, ohne ein festgelegtes Ablaufdatum. Home Federal Bank betreibt zehn vollfacettierte Bankfilialen und eine Hauptgeschäftsstelle im Nordwesten von Louisiana.

Positive
  • Authorization to repurchase 100,000 shares (3.0% of outstanding stock)
  • No expiration date on the repurchase program provides flexibility
  • Demonstrates company's commitment to returning value to shareholders
Negative
  • Potential reduction in cash reserves available for operations or growth
  • May decrease stock liquidity due to reduced float

Insights

The announcement of HFBL's thirteenth stock repurchase program for up to 100,000 shares (3.0% of outstanding shares) is a positive signal for shareholders. Stock buybacks typically indicate management's confidence in the company's financial health and their belief that shares are undervalued. For a small-cap bank with a market cap of $38.1 million, this program demonstrates commitment to returning value to shareholders and could provide price support. The open-ended nature of the program offers flexibility in execution timing, allowing management to be strategic with purchases. The buyback may also improve key metrics like earnings per share and return on equity by reducing the share count, though the impact will depend on the actual execution rate and price paid per share.

SHREVEPORT, LA, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

For Immediate Release

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HFBL), the holding company for Home Federal Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors on October 31, 2024, approved the Company’s thirteenth stock repurchase program. The new repurchase program provides for the repurchase of up to 100,000 shares, or approximately 3.0% of the Company’s outstanding common stock from time to time, in open market or privately negotiated transactions. The stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana is the holding company for Home Federal Bank which conducts business from its ten full-service banking offices and home office in northwest Louisiana.

Statements contained in this news release which are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate and intend or future or conditional verbs such as will,” “would,” “should,” “could or may. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.


FAQ

How many shares can HFBL repurchase under its new stock buyback program?

HFBL can repurchase up to 100,000 shares, representing approximately 3.0% of the company's outstanding common stock.

When did HFBL's Board approve the new stock repurchase program?

The Board of Directors approved the thirteenth stock repurchase program on October 31, 2024.

Is there an expiration date for HFBL's new stock repurchase program?

No, the stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

How will HFBL execute its stock repurchase program?

The company can execute repurchases through open market or privately negotiated transactions.

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