Federal Register #2026-20741

Federal Reserve Notice on Washington State Bancshares Bank Holding Company Application

The Federal Reserve published a regulatory notice concerning a bank holding company application involving Washington State Bancshares. - Government agency: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is identified as a location for public inspection of application materials. - Application: The Washington State Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Trust, with Karen Rowe as trustee, seeks approval to become a bank holding company by acquiring additional voting shares of Washington State Bancshares, Inc., and indirectly, Washington State Bank. The entities are located in Washington, Louisiana. - Public review: Public portions of the application and related filings are available for inspection. Interested parties may submit written comments concerning the applicable statutory standards. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory notice, not a solicitation for goods or services. No products, services, quantities, or part numbers are specified.

Description

The Federal Reserve System notice concerns applications seeking approval under the Bank Holding Company Act and related regulations to become a bank holding company and/or acquire bank or bank holding company shares, assets, or control. Public portions of the applications and related filings are available for inspection at the indicated Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. Interested persons may submit written comments on the applications, which must be received by November 9, 2026. The notice lists an application by Washington State Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Trust to acquire additional voting shares of Washington State Bancshares, Inc. and indirectly of Washington State Bank.

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