[8-K] Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) furnished an update on its business by announcing results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company provided a press release as Exhibit 99.1, offering details on the quarter.

The information under Items 2.02 and 9.01 is expressly furnished, not filed under the Exchange Act, and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities nor incorporated by reference unless specifically stated. The company’s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol CLST.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)	October 23, 2025

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Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Louisiana	001-40893	86-2411762
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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235 N. Court Street, Opelousas, Louisiana	70570
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code	(337) 948-3033

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Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):

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☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Title of each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	CLST	Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 23, 2025, Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the related press release (the "Press Release") is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information furnished under items 2.02 and 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and it shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act, or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing to this Form 8-K.

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ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are included herein:

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Exhibit Number	​	Description
99.1	​	Press Release, dated October 23, 2025
104	​	Cover Page Interactive Data File. Embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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​	​	​	CATALYST BANCORP, INC.
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Date:	October 23, 2025	​	By:	/s/ Joseph B. Zanco
​	​	​	​	Joseph B. Zanco
​	​	​	​	President and Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) announce in this 8-K?

The company announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period does the update from CLST cover?

It covers the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Is the information in this 8-K considered filed with the SEC?

No. The information under Items 2.02 and 9.01 is furnished, not filed, and not subject to Section 18 liabilities.

Where can I find the detailed quarterly results for CLST?

The detailed results are in the Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to the 8-K.

What exhibits are included with the filing?

Included exhibits are 99.1 (Press Release dated October 23, 2025) and 104 (Cover Page Inline XBRL data).

On which exchange does CLST trade?

CLST common stock trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol CLST.