Amie Lyons becomes permanent CEO of Fifth District Bancorp (FDSB) and bank unit

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fifth District Bancorp, Inc. appointed Amie L. Lyons as permanent President and Chief Executive Officer of both the company and its bank subsidiary, Fifth District Savings Bank. She had been serving in this role on an interim basis since June 2025 following the prior CEO’s passing.

The board’s chairman praised Lyons’ nearly 30 years with the organization and her recent leadership. Lyons expressed gratitude for the board’s confidence and emphasized her commitment to working with management and employees to serve customers and create value for shareholders.

Insights

Corporate governance and banking analyst

Fifth District formalizes existing interim leadership, signaling continuity at the top.

Fifth District Bancorp has moved Amie L. Lyons from interim to permanent President and CEO of both the holding company and Fifth District Savings Bank. She has been leading the organization since June 2025 after the former CEO’s passing, so this step largely formalizes an existing arrangement.

The board highlights her nearly 30-year tenure and prior senior management experience, suggesting deep institutional knowledge and internal succession rather than an external shake-up. This tends to support operational stability, especially important for a community-focused bank with a long local history.

The announcement does not describe changes to strategy or financial targets, so the main near-term implication is leadership clarity. Future company filings and communications may outline any strategic priorities Lyons chooses to emphasize in her permanent role.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  February 9, 2026

Fifth District Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland		001-42198		99-1897673
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File No.)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
4000 General DeGaulle Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana					70114
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)					(Zip Code)

(504) 362-7544

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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:

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

Common stock, par value 0.01 per share		FDSB		The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

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

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.  ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. 

On February 9, 2026, Fifth District Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its bank subsidiary, Fifth District Savings Bank (the “Bank”), promoted Amie L. Lyons to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank on a permanent basis.  As previously reported under cover of a Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 4, 2025, Ms. Lyons had been serving on an interim basis following the passing of the former President and Chief Executive Officer.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 9, 2026, the Company issued a press release to announce the event disclosed in Item 5.02 above.  A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1
104 Press Release dated February 9, 2026 Cover Page Interactive Data File (Embedded within Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

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.

		FIFTH DISTRICT BANCORP, INC.
Date: February 9, 2026	By:	/s/ Amie L. Lyons
		Amie L. Lyons
		President and Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 99.1

PRESS RELEASE

Contact:

Amie L. Lyons

President and Chief Executive Officer

(504) 362-7544

Fifth District Bancorp, Inc. Promotes Amie L. Lyons

to Permanent President and Chief Executive Officer

New Orleans, LA; February 9, 2026 – 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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FAQ

What leadership change did Fifth District Bancorp (FDSB) announce in this 8-K?

Fifth District Bancorp promoted Amie L. Lyons to permanent President and Chief Executive Officer of both the company and Fifth District Savings Bank. She had been serving as interim CEO since June 2025 following the former CEO’s passing, providing continuity in leadership.

Who is Amie L. Lyons and what is her background at Fifth District Bancorp (FDSB)?

Amie L. Lyons is the new permanent President and CEO of Fifth District Bancorp and Fifth District Savings Bank. According to the disclosure, she has been part of the Fifth District team for nearly 30 years and has served in senior management roles for several years.

Why did Amie L. Lyons previously serve as interim CEO at Fifth District Bancorp (FDSB)?

Amie L. Lyons was appointed interim President and CEO after the passing of the former President and Chief Executive Officer. She has led Fifth District Bancorp and Fifth District Savings Bank since June 2025, and her performance in this interim role led to her permanent appointment.

What did the board say about Amie L. Lyons’ promotion at Fifth District Bancorp (FDSB)?

Board Chairman David C. Nolan called Lyons a dedicated, integral team member for nearly 30 years and praised her leadership since the former CEO’s passing. He stated the Board of Directors has full confidence in her talents and ability to continue leading the company and the bank.

How did Amie L. Lyons respond to her permanent CEO appointment at Fifth District Bancorp (FDSB)?

Amie L. Lyons said she is grateful for the board’s confidence and is fully committed to working with the board, senior management, and employees. She emphasized delivering quality services to customers and creating value for shareholders as key priorities in her leadership role.

What business does Fifth District Savings Bank, the subsidiary of Fifth District Bancorp (FDSB), conduct?

Fifth District Savings Bank is a federally-chartered savings bank originally chartered in 1926. It operates from a main office and six branch offices located in Orleans, St. Tammany, and Jefferson Parishes, providing banking services within these Louisiana communities.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

• EX-99 EXHIBIT 99.1 PRESS RELEASE DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2026 4.1 KB

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