Insider Trading April 1, 2026

Fifth District Bancorp credit chief adds $36k in shares as leadership is formalized

Chief Credit Officer Shane Michael Smith increases direct holdings while the bank names a long-serving insider as permanent CEO

By Hana Yamamoto FDSB
Fifth District Bancorp credit chief adds $36k in shares as leadership is formalized
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Fifth District Bancorp Chief Credit Officer Shane Michael Smith purchased 2,701 shares on August 22, 2025, for $13.45 each, a $36,338 outlay. The stock trades at $14.83, or about 10% above his purchase price. Smith also received 11,118 restricted shares on February 9, 2026, that vest 20% per year beginning February 9, 2027. After these moves he directly holds 18,502 shares and indirectly holds 629 through a 401(k). Separately, the company appointed Amie L. Lyons as permanent President and CEO after serving in the interim role since June 2025.

Key Points

  • Shane Michael Smith, Chief Credit Officer, bought 2,701 shares on August 22, 2025 at $13.45 a share for $36,338 and now owns 18,502 shares directly plus 629 indirectly through a 401(k).
  • Smith received 11,118 restricted shares on February 9, 2026 at no cost, vesting 20% per year beginning February 9, 2027.
  • Amie L. Lyons was named permanent President and Chief Executive Officer after serving as interim since June 2025; no other major company updates were reported.

Insider purchase and holdings

Fifth District Bancorp Chief Credit Officer Shane Michael Smith completed a purchase of 2,701 shares of common stock on August 22, 2025, paying $13.45 per share for a total consideration of $36,338. At the time of writing the company’s shares are quoted at $14.83, roughly 10% higher than Smith’s buy price.

In addition to the open-market purchase, Smith was granted 11,118 shares of restricted stock on February 9, 2026, issued at no cost. Those restricted shares carry a vesting schedule of 20% per year, with the first vesting date set for February 9, 2027.

Following the combination of the market purchase and the restricted stock grant, Smith’s reported ownership stands at 18,502 shares held directly and 629 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.


Company performance and valuation note

Fifth District Bancorp is a company with a market capitalization of $78.45 million. Over the last year the stock has produced a 21% return, and the company remains profitable over the last twelve months, according to InvestingPro. That same InvestingPro coverage also indicates that, at current trading levels, the company appears overvalued.


Leadership update

In a separate corporate development, Fifth District Bancorp announced the appointment of Amie L. Lyons as the permanent President and Chief Executive Officer. Lyons, who has been with the company for nearly three decades, had been serving as interim President and CEO since June 2025. The elevation to the permanent role follows the passing of the former President and CEO and reflects Lyons’ extended tenure and experience within the organization.

The company said there are no other major updates or changes reported in its recent activities.


Context and implications

The sequence of insider buying, a restricted stock grant, and a permanent CEO appointment are the principal items disclosed most recently. The disclosed figures and timelines - the August 22, 2025 open-market purchase, the February 9, 2026 restricted grant with a February 9, 2027 vesting start, and current ownership levels - are the factual elements available at present. The company’s market cap, trailing-year return of 21%, and profitability for the last twelve months are reported figures from InvestingPro, which also flags a potential overvaluation at current prices.

Risks

  • Valuation concern - InvestingPro indicates the company appears overvalued at current trading levels, which may affect investor perceptions - impacts equity investors and market participants.
  • Concentration and liquidity - the company’s relatively small market capitalization of $78.45 million may affect trading liquidity and volatility - impacts traders and institutional interest.
  • Leadership transition context - the permanent CEO appointment follows the passing of the prior CEO, and while the company reports no other major updates, the change in leadership is an operational uncertainty - impacts governance and strategic oversight.

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