Century Next Financial Corporation Declares Cash Dividend

RUSTON, La., May 16, 2017 -- Century Next Financial Corporation (OTCQB:CTUY), the holding company of Bank of Ruston with $246.4 million in assets as of the 1^st quarter ended March 31, 2017 declared a cash dividend today.

Dividends Declaration

The Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.14 per share payable on June 20, 2017 to shareholders of record as of May 30, 2017. 

Additional Information

Century Next Financial Corporation is the holding company for Bank of Ruston (the “Bank”) which conducts business from three full-service banking centers.  The Company was formed in 2010 and is subject to the regulatory oversight of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary and is an insured federally-chartered stock savings association subject to the regulatory oversight of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The Bank was established in 1905 and is headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana. The Bank is a full-service bank with two banking offices in Ruston and one banking office in Monroe. The Bank emphasizes professional and personal banking service directed primarily to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals. The Bank provides a full range of banking services including its primary business of real estate lending to residential and commercial customers.

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Century Next Financial Corporation Contact Information:

William D. Hogan, President & Chief Executive Officer or
Mark A. Taylor, CPA CGMA, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
(318) 255-3733
Company Website: www.bankruston.com