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Marathon Bancorp, Inc. Announces Adoption of Stock Repurchase Program

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Marathon Bancorp (Nasdaq: MBBC) adopted a stock repurchase program to buy up to approximately 5% of outstanding shares (about 146,931 shares). Repurchases are expected to begin after public release of results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026, and may occur in open market or private transactions.

Repurchases are discretionary, subject to market and liquidity conditions, Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 compliance, and the company may suspend, terminate, or modify the program at any time.

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Positive

  • Authorization to repurchase up to 5% of shares (146,931 shares)
  • Repurchases may reduce share count and could support EPS if executed

Negative

  • Repurchases are discretionary; no committed purchase amount or timing
  • Program may be limited by market conditions, liquidity, or alternative capital uses

News Market Reaction – MBBC

+4.91%
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+4.91% Session close to close
$44.02M Market Cap
0.4x Rel. Volume

In the Apr 24 session, MBBC gained 4.91%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement highlights MBBC’s first stock repurchase program since its 2025 conversion, author...
Analysis

This announcement highlights MBBC’s first stock repurchase program since its 2025 conversion, authorizing buybacks of up to 146,931 shares, or 5% of outstanding stock. The program is fully discretionary and may start after results for the period ended March 31, 2026 are released. Investors may track upcoming earnings, the pace of actual repurchases versus authorization, and any changes to capital or incentive plans disclosed in recent SEC filings when assessing longer-term impact.

Key Figures

Repurchase authorization: 146,931 shares Portion of float: 5% of outstanding shares Reference period end: March 31, 2026
3 metrics
Repurchase authorization 146,931 shares Maximum buyback size under new stock repurchase program
Portion of float 5% of outstanding shares Stated size of authorization relative to current shares outstanding
Reference period end March 31, 2026 Three and nine months ended before buybacks are expected to commence

Key Terms

rule 10b5-1, rule 10b-18
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rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
rule 10b-18 regulatory
"Open market purchases may be subject to the limitations set forth in Rule 10b-18 of the Securities and Exchange Commission"
Rule 10b-18 is a regulation that sets strict rules for how a company's executives and employees can buy back their own company's stock from the market. It helps ensure that these buybacks happen in a fair and transparent way, reducing the chance of market manipulation. This is important for investors because it offers protection against unfair practices and promotes confidence in the integrity of the stock market.

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WAUSAU, WI / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / Marathon Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:MBBC), the holding company for Marathon Bank, announced that is has adopted a stock repurchase program for up to approximately 5% of its outstanding shares of common stock, or 146,931 shares of its common stock. This is the Company's first stock repurchase program since completing its second step conversion and related stock offering in April 2025.

Repurchases are expected to commence after the Company publicly releases its results of operations at and for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026. Shares may be repurchased in open market or private transactions, through block trades, or pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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 stockholders, 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 may be subject to the limitations set forth in Rule 10b-18 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements.

The timing and amount of share repurchases under this authorization may be suspended, terminated or modified by the Company 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 Company is not obligated to repurchase any particular number of shares or any shares in any specific time period.

About Marathon Bancorp, Inc.
Marathon Bancorp is the bank holding company for Marathon Bank, a Wisconsin-chartered savings bank headquartered in Wausau, Wisconsin. The Bank conducts its business from its main office and four branch offices located in Marathon, Waukesha and Ozaukee Counties.

Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "will," "expects," "project," "may," "could," "developments," "strategic," "launching," "opportunities," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "targets" and similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors. Factors that could cause such differences to exist include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, inflation, tariffs, changes in interest rates, data loss or other security breaches, unanticipated changes in our liquidity position, climate change, public health issues, geopolitical conflicts, increased unemployment, deterioration in the credit quality of the loan portfolio and/or the value of the collateral securing repayment of loans, reduction in the value of investment securities, the cost and ability to attract and retain key employees, regulatory considerations, and competition and the other risks described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks materialize or should underlying beliefs or assumptions prove incorrect, the Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we assume no obligation to update any of these statements in light of new information, future events or otherwise unless required under federal securities laws.

Contact:
Nicholas Zillges
President and Chief Executive Officer
(715) 845-7331

SOURCE: Marathon Bancorp, Inc.



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FAQ

What did Marathon Bancorp (MBBC) announce about a stock repurchase program on April 24, 2026?

They adopted a plan to repurchase up to 5% of outstanding shares (146,931 shares). According to the company, repurchases will begin after releasing results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026.

When will MBBC begin repurchasing shares under the new program?

Repurchases are expected to commence after the company publicly releases results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026. According to the company, timing remains discretionary and may change with conditions.

How will Marathon Bancorp (MBBC) execute share repurchases under the program?

The company may repurchase shares in the open market, private transactions, block trades, or via Rule 10b5-1 plans. According to the company, open market purchases may follow Rule 10b-18 limitations and applicable legal requirements.

Does Marathon Bancorp (MBBC) guarantee a specific amount or schedule of repurchases?

No, the company is not obligated to repurchase any specific number of shares or follow a set schedule. According to the company, repurchases can be suspended, terminated, or modified at any time for any reason.

What factors did MBBC cite that could affect the size or timing of repurchases?

Management cited availability of stock, market conditions, trading price, alternative capital uses, liquidity, and company financial performance. According to the company, these factors could alter repurchase timing and amounts.