Fifth District Bancorp, Inc. Promotes Amie L. Lyons to Permanent President and Chief Executive Officer

Rhea-AI Summary

Fifth District Bancorp (Nasdaq: FDSB) promoted Amie L. Lyons to permanent President and Chief Executive Officer of the company and Fifth District Savings Bank, effective Feb. 9, 2026. Ms. Lyons served as interim CEO since June 2025 following the passing of the former CEO, and has nearly 30 years with the bank.

The Board expressed full confidence in her leadership; Ms. Lyons affirmed commitment to customers, employees and shareholders.

Positive

• Amie L. Lyons named permanent CEO effective Feb 9, 2026
• Ms. Lyons brings nearly 30 years of institutional experience
• Board expresses full confidence in Lyons' leadership

Negative

• Leadership transition followed the passing of the former CEO, a discrete succession risk

Key Figures

Tenure at company: nearly 30 years

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Tenure at company nearly 30 years Service history of Amie L. Lyons at Fifth District

Market Reality Check

Price: $15.20 Vol: Volume 5,811 is below the...

low vol

$15.20 Last Close

Volume Volume 5,811 is below the 20-day average of 8,870, suggesting limited trading interest ahead of the announcement. low

Technical Shares at $15.20 are trading above the 200-day moving average of $13.45 and sit modestly below the 52-week high of $15.64.

Peers on Argus

FDSB slipped 0.4% while close peers showed mixed moves, with some down (e.g., AU...

FDSB slipped 0.4% while close peers showed mixed moves, with some down (e.g., AUBN -2.34%, SSBI -0.79%) and others up (e.g., UBCP +1.1%), indicating a stock-specific reaction rather than a unified sector trend.

Historical Context

1 past event · Latest: Aug 25 (Positive)

Pattern 1 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Aug 25	Stock buyback plan	Positive	+3.3%	Authorized repurchase of up to 555,947 shares, about 10% of outstanding stock.

Pattern Detected

Limited history shows a positive price reaction to shareholder-friendly actions such as buybacks.

Recent Company History

In the last six months, Fifth District Bancorp’s notable corporate action was a stock repurchase authorization on Aug 25, 2025, allowing buybacks of up to 555,947 shares, or 10% of outstanding stock, which coincided with a 3.28% gain over 24 hours. Regulatory filings in late 2025 detailed equity incentive plans and insider equity awards, underscoring a focus on aligning management and director compensation with shareholders. Against this backdrop, today’s promotion of Amie L. Lyons to permanent President and CEO continues the governance and leadership evolution highlighted in prior disclosures.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement confirms Amie L. Lyons as permanent President and Chief Executive Officer after se...

Analysis

This announcement confirms Amie L. Lyons as permanent President and Chief Executive Officer after serving in an interim role since last June. It follows prior corporate actions such as the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan and a buyback authorization for up to 555,947 shares, indicating ongoing attention to governance and capital management. Investors may watch how leadership priorities translate into earnings trends, capital allocation decisions, and further board-level initiatives disclosed in future filings.

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NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifth District Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: FDSB), the holding company for Fifth District Savings Bank (the "Bank"), announced today Amie L. Lyons has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank on a permanent basis. Ms. Lyons had been serving on an interim basis since last June following the passing of the former President and Chief Executive Officer.

David C. Nolan, Chairman of the Board, said, "Amie has been a dedicated and integral part of the Fifth District team for nearly 30 years, including serving in senior management for the last several years. She has done an outstanding job in leading Fifth District Bancorp and Fifth District Savings Bank since the passing of Brian North. The Board of Directors has full confidence in her talents and ability to continue to lead the Company and the Bank going forward."

Amie L. Lyons said, "I'm grateful for the confidence the Board of Directors has placed in me. I am fully committed to working with the Board, the other members of senior management and our employees to deliver quality services to our customers and value to our shareholders."

About Fifth District Savings Bank

Originally chartered in 1926, Fifth District Savings Bank is a federally-chartered savings bank that conducts its business from its main office and six branch offices located in Orleans, St. Tammany and Jefferson Parishes.

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SOURCE Fifth Distirct Bancorp, Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new CEO of Fifth District Bancorp (FDSB) as of Feb. 9, 2026?

Amie L. Lyons is the permanent President and CEO at Fifth District Bancorp. According to the company, she had been serving as interim CEO since June 2025 and has nearly 30 years with the bank.

When did Amie L. Lyons begin serving as interim CEO of FDSB before the permanent promotion?

Ms. Lyons served as interim CEO beginning in June 2025. According to the company, that interim period continued until her permanent appointment on Feb. 9, 2026.

What experience does Amie L. Lyons have at Fifth District Savings Bank tied to her FDSB CEO role?

She has nearly 30 years of service at Fifth District Savings Bank and has held senior management roles. According to the company, that tenure underpins her promotion to permanent CEO.

How did the Fifth District Bancorp board describe Amie Lyons' appointment as CEO (FDSB)?

The Board said it has full confidence in her talents and ability to lead the company and the bank. According to the company, directors praised her leadership since last June.

What did Amie L. Lyons say about her priorities as FDSB CEO after the Feb. 9, 2026 promotion?

She said she is committed to delivering quality services to customers and value to shareholders. According to the company, Lyons cited collaboration with the Board and senior management as priorities.