Royal Financial, Inc. Announces Resignation of CFO

CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2016 -- Royal Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCQX:RYFL), the bank holding company for Royal Savings Bank (the “Bank”), announces that effective December 30, 2016, Jodi A. Ojeda, will resign as the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company and Bank for personal reasons. Ms. Ojeda has no disagreement with the Company or the Bank that led to her resignation.

The Company also announced that effective December 30, 2016, Leonard Szwajkowski, President and CEO of the Company and Bank since 2007, will be appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company and Bank. Mr. Szwajkowski previously served as CFO and Interim CFO from 2006 to January 3, 2008.

“On behalf of the Company and Bank, Ms. Ojeda’s hard work and dedication is sincerely appreciated and we wish her well,” said Leonard Szwajkowski, President and CEO. “Jodi will consult, on as needed basis, until a permanent replacement is named.”

About Royal Financial, Inc.
Royal Savings Bank is a federally-insured financial institution that offers a range of checking and savings products and a full line of home and commercial lending solutions. Royal Savings Bank has been operating continuously since 1887, and currently has seven branches in Chicagoland and lending centers in Homewood and St. Charles, Illinois. Visit Royal Financial, Inc. and Royal Savings Bank at: www.royalbankweb.com.

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Contact: Mr. Leonard Szwajkowski
President and CEO
Royal Financial, Inc.
Telephone: (773) 382-2111
E-mail: [email protected]