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Authorization for repurchase of up to 146,931 shares, representing ~5.0% of current outstanding common stock — signals capital return intent and management’s view of attractive valuation.

Repurchases will commence only after public release of Q1 and nine-month FY2026 results ending March 31, 2026 — timing is contingent on earnings disclosure, not immediate execution.

Purchases may occur via open market, private transactions, block trades, or Rule 10b5-1 plans — provides flexibility but no commitment to pace, volume, or timing.

Authority may be suspended, terminated, or modified at management’s discretion based on liquidity, market conditions, stock price, and alternative capital uses — no obligation to execute any repurchases.

Full analysis

This stock repurchase authorization reflects Marathon Bancorp’s intent to return capital to shareholders following its April 2025 second-step conversion and stock offering — its first such program since that recapitalization event. While the authorization covers a meaningful 5.0% of outstanding shares, the filing explicitly states the Company is under no obligation to repurchase any specific number of shares or within any timeframe. Execution is subject to multiple discretionary factors including stock price, liquidity, regulatory constraints (e.g., Rule 10b-18), and competing capital priorities. The delayed commencement — tied to post-earnings disclosure — suggests management intends to assess financial performance and capital position before initiating activity. As no financial metrics, balance sheet data, or earnings results are disclosed in this 8-K or Exhibit 99.1, investors must await the upcoming March 31, 2026, results release for context on earnings quality, capital adequacy, and tangible book value — all critical inputs for evaluating the prudence and sustainability of the buyback.

MBBC · Marathon Bancorp, Inc.

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