Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana Declares Two-for-One Stock Split in the Form of a Stock Dividend

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Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (HFBL) announced a two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend, effective March 31, 2021, for shareholders on record as of March 22, 2021. This will increase the outstanding shares from 1.7 million to 3.4 million without altering the par value of $0.01 per share. The quarterly cash dividend will adjust to $0.0825 per share, post-split, reflecting a continued commitment to shareholder value. CEO James R. Barlow emphasized the stock split aims to enhance liquidity and attract new investors.

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• Stock split increases total shares from 1.7 million to 3.4 million.
• Adjusted quarterly dividend of $0.0825 per share maintains shareholder returns.
• Management expects improved liquidity and investor interest.

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• None.

SHREVEPORT, La., March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (Nasdaq: HFBL) (the "Company"), the holding company for Home Federal Bank (the "Bank"), announced today that its Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend, payable March 31, 2021, to stockholders of record as of March 22, 2021. Under the terms of the stock split, the Company’s stockholders will receive a dividend of one share for every share held on the record date. The dividend will be paid in authorized but unissued shares of common stock of the Company.

The par value of the Company's stock will not be affected by the split and will remain at $0.01 per share. The Company anticipates that the outstanding shares of stock after the split will be increased from approximately 1.7 million shares to 3.4 million shares. The Company’s most recent quarterly cash dividend was $0.165 per share payable on February 15, 2021. The Board of Directors anticipates maintaining a similar level of total cash dividends to shareholders post-split; thus, the quarterly cash dividend will be adjusted to be $0.0825 per share.

James R. Barlow, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, “I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has determined that this stock split in the form of a stock dividend is in the best interest of our shareholders, as we anticipate the reduced trading price per share and the doubling of the shares outstanding will promote new investor interest and improve liquidity in the market. As always, our business strategy includes long term profitability and payment of dividends reflecting our strong commitment to enhancing shareholder value.”

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana is the holding company for Home Federal Bank which conducts business from its seven full-service banking offices and home office in northwest Louisiana. Additional information is available at www.hfbla.com.

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Contact:

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana James R. Barlow, President and Chief Executive Officer (318) 222-1145

FAQ

What is the effective date of the HFBL stock split?

The HFBL stock split is effective on March 31, 2021.

What will be the new dividend amount for HFBL after the stock split?

After the stock split, the new dividend amount will be $0.0825 per share.

How many shares will be outstanding after the HFBL stock split?

After the stock split, outstanding shares will increase to 3.4 million.

Who is the CEO of Home Federal Bancorp?

James R. Barlow is the CEO of Home Federal Bancorp.