LSBK on Nasdaq
Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/
American savings institution company, incorporated in Maryland1
In its 2026 annual report the company says: “Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. operates as the parent holding company of Lake Shore Bank. Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “LSBK”.”3 It is headquartered in Dunkirk, New York.1
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- TickerLSBK on Nasdaq1
- IndustrySavings Institution, Federally Chartered1
- HeadquartersDunkirk, New York1
- Incorporated inMD2
- Business address31 East Fourth Street, Dunkirk, Ny 140482
- Filer categoryNon-accelerated filer, Smaller reporting company2
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Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. (“Lake Shore Bancorp,” the “Company,” “us,” or “we”) operates as the parent holding company of Lake Shore Bank (the "Bank"). Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “LSBK”. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references herein to Lake Shore Bancorp or Lake Shore Bank include Lake Shore Bancorp and Lake Shore Bank on a consolidated basis.3 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Financial statements
Every line of the income statement as filed: the last 2 fiscal years, latest first.4
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Loans, including fees | $32.8M | $30.7M |
| Investment securities, taxable | $643.0K | $765.0K |
| Investment securities, tax-exempt | $830.0K | $866.0K |
| Interest-earning deposits | $2.0M | $2.5M |
| Total Interest Income | $36.3M | $34.8M |
| Deposits | $11.6M | $13.1M |
| Long-term debt | $108.0K | $621.0K |
| Finance Lease and Other | $60.0K | $43.0K |
| Total Interest Expense | $11.7M | $13.7M |
| Net Interest Income | $24.6M | $21.1M |
| Provision for Credit Losses | -$180.0K | -$1.5M |
| Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses | $24.7M | $22.5M |
| Service charges and fees | $1.1M | $1.1M |
| Debit card fees | $780.0K | $816.0K |
| Earnings on bank-owned life insurance | $1.1M | $1.1M |
| Gains on equity securities | $150.0K | $54.0K |
| Recovery on previously impaired investment securities | $4.0K | $6.0K |
| Gain on sale of securities available for sale | $10.0K | |
| Earnings on annuity assets | $58.0K | $161.0K |
| Other | $68.0K | $89.0K |
| Total Non-Interest Income | $3.3M | $3.3M |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $11.6M | $11.5M |
| Occupancy and equipment | $2.6M | $2.7M |
| Data processing | $1.9M | $1.8M |
| Professional services | $1.1M | $1.4M |
| Telephone and communications | $321.0K | $434.0K |
| FDIC insurance | $303.0K | $796.0K |
| Postage and supplies | $310.0K | $276.0K |
| Advertising | $58.0K | $94.0K |
| Other | $1.0M | $976.0K |
| Total Non-Interest Expense | $19.3M | $20.0M |
| Income before Income Taxes | $8.8M | $5.9M |
| Income Tax Expense | $1.5M | $935.0K |
| Net Income | $7.3M | $4.9M |
| Earnings Per Common Share: Basic | $0.97 | $0.65 |
| Earnings Per Common Share: Diluted | $0.97 | $0.65 |
| Dividends declared per share | $0.31 | $0.40 |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Every line of the balance sheet as filed: the last 4 fiscal years (annual) or 4 quarters (quarterly), latest first.4
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2025-07-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and due from banks | $3.0M | $2.7M | ||
| Interest-earning deposits | $61.2M | $30.4M | ||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $64.3M | $33.1M | ||
| Securities, at fair value | $56.1M | $56.5M | ||
| Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost | $673.0K | $1.2M | ||
| Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $4,884 in 2025 and $5,133 in 2024 | $555.4M | $544.6M | ||
| Premises and equipment, net | $7.0M | $7.2M | ||
| Accrued interest receivable | $3.0M | $2.8M | ||
| Bank-owned life insurance | $31.5M | $29.3M | ||
| Other assets | $9.2M | $10.7M | ||
| Total Assets | $727.3M | $685.5M | ||
| Deposits: Interest-bearing | $477.2M | $476.6M | ||
| Deposits: Non-interest-bearing | $96.1M | $96.4M | ||
| Total Deposits | $573.3M | $573.0M | ||
| Long-term debt | $0 | $10.2M | ||
| Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance | $3.0M | $3.2M | ||
| Other liabilities and accrued interest payable | $9.4M | $9.2M | ||
| Total Liabilities | $585.7M | $595.6M | ||
| Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2025; no shares issued or outstanding at December 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 40,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2025 and 25,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2024; 7,836,100 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 9,262,793 shares issued and 7,770,658 shares outstanding at December 31, 2024 | $78.0K | $68.0K | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $65.6M | $31.2M | ||
| Treasury stock, at cost (No shares at December 31, 2025 and 1,492,135 shares at December 31, 2024) | $0 | -$13.3M | ||
| Unearned shares held by ESOP | -$4.7M | -$938.0K | ||
| Retained earnings | $88.4M | $82.8M | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -$7.7M | -$10.0M | ||
| Total Stockholders' Equity | $141.6M | $89.9M | $86.3M | |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $727.3M | $685.5M | ||
| Allowance for credit losses | $4.9M | $5.1M | $6.5M | |
| Preferred stock par value | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 10.0M shares | 10.0M shares | ||
| Preferred Stock, Shares Issued | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Common stock par value per share | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 40.0M shares | 25.0M shares | ||
| Common Stock, Shares Issued | 7.8M shares | 5.0M shares | 9.3M shares | |
| Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 7.8M shares | 7.8M shares | ||
| Treasury Stock, Shares | 0 shares | 1.5M shares | ||
| Exchange ratio | 1 pure |
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2025-07-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and due from banks | $3.0M | $2.7M | ||
| Interest-earning deposits | $61.2M | $30.4M | ||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $64.3M | $33.1M | ||
| Securities, at fair value | $56.1M | $56.5M | ||
| Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost | $673.0K | $1.2M | ||
| Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $4,884 in 2025 and $5,133 in 2024 | $555.4M | $544.6M | ||
| Premises and equipment, net | $7.0M | $7.2M | ||
| Accrued interest receivable | $3.0M | $2.8M | ||
| Bank-owned life insurance | $31.5M | $29.3M | ||
| Other assets | $9.2M | $10.7M | ||
| Total Assets | $727.3M | $685.5M | ||
| Deposits: Interest-bearing | $477.2M | $476.6M | ||
| Deposits: Non-interest-bearing | $96.1M | $96.4M | ||
| Total Deposits | $573.3M | $573.0M | ||
| Long-term debt | $0 | $10.2M | ||
| Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance | $3.0M | $3.2M | ||
| Other liabilities and accrued interest payable | $9.4M | $9.2M | ||
| Total Liabilities | $585.7M | $595.6M | ||
| Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2025; no shares issued or outstanding at December 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 40,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2025 and 25,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2024; 7,836,100 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 9,262,793 shares issued and 7,770,658 shares outstanding at December 31, 2024 | $78.0K | $68.0K | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $65.6M | $31.2M | ||
| Treasury stock, at cost (No shares at December 31, 2025 and 1,492,135 shares at December 31, 2024) | $0 | -$13.3M | ||
| Unearned shares held by ESOP | -$4.7M | -$938.0K | ||
| Retained earnings | $88.4M | $82.8M | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -$7.7M | -$10.0M | ||
| Total Stockholders' Equity | $141.6M | $89.9M | $86.3M | |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $727.3M | $685.5M | ||
| Allowance for credit losses | $4.9M | $5.1M | $6.5M | |
| Preferred stock par value | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 10.0M shares | 10.0M shares | ||
| Preferred Stock, Shares Issued | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Common stock par value per share | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 40.0M shares | 25.0M shares | ||
| Common Stock, Shares Issued | 7.8M shares | 5.0M shares | 9.3M shares | |
| Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 7.8M shares | 7.8M shares | ||
| Treasury Stock, Shares | 0 shares | 1.5M shares | ||
| Exchange ratio | 1 pure |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
Every line of the cash flow as filed: the last 2 fiscal years, latest first.4
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income (Loss) | $7.3M | $4.9M |
| Net amortization of investment securities | $70.0K | $72.0K |
| Net amortization of deferred loan costs | $385.0K | $496.0K |
| Provision for credit losses | -$180.0K | -$1.5M |
| Recovery on previously impaired investment securities | -$4.0K | -$6.0K |
| Gains on equity securities | -$150.0K | -$54.0K |
| Gain on sale of securities available for sale | -$10.0K | |
| Loss (gain) on disposal of premises and equipment | $2.0K | -$14.0K |
| Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment | $612.0K | $739.0K |
| Earnings on bank-owned life insurance | -$1.1M | -$1.1M |
| Deferred income tax (benefit) expense | -$101.0K | $128.0K |
| ESOP shares committed to be released | $263.0K | $99.0K |
| Stock based compensation expense | $295.0K | $246.0K |
| (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable | -$188.0K | $16.0K |
| Decrease (increase) in other assets | $595.0K | -$1.4M |
| Loss on sale of foreclosed real estate | $19.0K | |
| Increase (decrease) in other liabilities | $346.0K | -$31.0K |
| Increase in annuity asset | -$58.0K | -$161.0K |
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $8.0M | $2.5M |
| Activity in debt securities: Sales | $17.0K | |
| Activity in debt securities: Maturities, prepayments and calls | $3.1M | $3.2M |
| Redemptions of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Stock | $484.0K | $1.1M |
| Loan principal collections, originations, and purchases, net | -$11.0M | $12.0M |
| Proceeds from claims on and surrender of bank-owned life insurance | $1.6M | $7.7M |
| Purchase of annuity assets | -$3.0M | |
| Purchase of bank-owned life insurance | -$2.0M | |
| Proceeds from the sale of equity securities | $223.0K | |
| Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate | $0 | $42.0K |
| (Additions) and sales of premises and equipment, net | -$560.0K | $41.0K |
| Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities | -$8.1M | $21.1M |
| Proceeds from the sale of common stock, net of offering costs and ESOP purchase | $43.2M | |
| Net increase (decrease) in deposits | $299.0K | -$17.9M |
| Net decrease in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance | -$179.0K | -$82.0K |
| Repayment of long-term debt | -$10.2M | -$25.0M |
| Repayment of finance lease obligation | -$101.0K | -$93.0K |
| Repurchase of common stock | -$53.0K | -$20.0K |
| Cash dividends paid | -$1.7M | -$1.1M |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | $31.3M | -$44.2M |
| Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | $31.1M | -$20.6M |
| Interest paid | $11.8M | $14.5M |
| Income taxes paid (U.S. Federal) | $1.6M | $990.0K |
| Income taxes paid (NY State) | $5.0K | $5.0K |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale | $2.9M | -$726.0K |
| Accrued purchase of property and equipment | $114.0K |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Corporate structure
Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ sits at the top of its group. 1 entity, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Major holders of Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/
- AllianceBernstein Filed SCHEDULE 13G on Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/, latest May 18, 2026
- Joseph Stilwell Filed SCHEDULE 13D/A on Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/, latest Mar 18, 2026 (4 filings since Jul 30, 2025)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan Trust of Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. Filed SCHEDULE 13G on Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/, latest Nov 14, 2025
- Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ Dunkirk, New York
Built from major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property and equipment, before depreciation | $22.3M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $22.1M4 Dec 31, 2024 | +1.3% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $15.3M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $14.8M4 Dec 31, 2024 | +3.1% |
| Property and equipment, net | $7.0M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $7.2M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −2.3% |
| Operating-lease assets (leased space) | $759.0K4 Dec 31, 2025 | $938.0K4 Dec 31, 2024 | −19.1% |
Investments
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $64.3M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $33.1M4 Dec 31, 2024 | +94.0% |
| Deposits held (banks) | $573.3M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $573.0M4 Dec 31, 2024 | +0.1% |
Properties, in its own words
We conduct our business through our corporate headquarters, administrative offices, and ten branch offices. At December 31, 2025, the net book value of our buildings and premises was $6.6 million and the net book value of the computer equipment and other furniture and fixtures, and equipment at our offices totaled $454,000. Our buildings, premises, and equipment are in good working order and are sufficient to meet our needs. For more information, see Note 6 and Note 9 in the notes to our audited consolidated financial statements beginning on page F -1 of this report.
Leased or · Original
The rest of Item 2
Location · Owned · Date Acquired
Corporate Headquarters
31 East Fourth Street
Branch Offices:
Chautauqua County branches
128 East Fourth Street
30 East Main Street
Fredonia, NY 14063 · Owned · 1996
1 Green Avenue, WE
Jamestown, NY 14701 · Owned/Leased(1) · 1996
106 East Main Street
Westfield, NY 14787 · Owned · 1998
Erie County branches
5751 Transit Road
East Amherst, NY 14051 · Owned · 2003
3111 Union Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127 · Owned · 2003
59 Main Street
Hamburg, NY 14075 · Leased(2) · 2005
3438 Delaware Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217 · Owned · 2008
570 Dick Road
Depew, NY 14043 · Leased(3) · 2009
4950 Main Street
Snyder, NY 14226 · Owned · 2012
Administrative Offices:
125 East Fourth Street
123 East Fourth Street
115 East Fourth Street
Jamestown, NY 14701 · Owned · 1997
The building is owned. The land is leased. The lease expires in 2030, and has two, five-year extension terms that can be executed at our option.
The lease expires in 2028 and has two, five-year extension terms that can be executed at our option.
The lease expires in 2029.
Item 2 of the 10-K filed Mar 17, 2026.3
Leadership
Who has led Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief financial officer
- Chief financial officerTaylor Gilden Jul 18, 2025 to now7
Board members and other officers (8)
- EVP-Commercial DivisionJeffrey M. Werdein Jul 18, 2025 to now8
- Board memberDennis Pollack Mar 24, 2026 to now9
- Board memberAnn M. Segarra Jul 18, 2025 to now10
- Board memberJohn L. Mehltretter Jul 18, 2025 to now11
- Board memberKevin M. Sanvidge Jul 18, 2025 to now12
- Board memberMichelle M. Debergalis Jul 18, 2025 to now13
- Board memberRonald J. Passafaro Jul 18, 2025 to now14
- Board memberSharon E. Brautigam Jul 18, 2025 to now15
Timeline
- Jul 24, 20268-K Other events16
- Jul 22, 20268-K Results of operations17
- May 20, 20268-K Regulation FD disclosure18
- May 20, 20268-K Shareholder vote19
- Apr 24, 20268-K Other events20
- Apr 22, 20268-K Results of operations21
- Mar 18, 20268-K Entered a material agreement; Executive or director change; Bylaws or fiscal year changed22
- Jan 23, 20268-K Other events23
- Jan 21, 20268-K Results of operations24
- Oct 24, 20258-K Other events25
- Oct 23, 20258-K Other events26
- Oct 22, 20258-K Results of operations27
Calendar
Coming up
- Oct 28, 2026Reports results for the quarter ending Sep/202628
When it reported results
- Jul 22, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results17
- Apr 22, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results21
- Jan 21, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results24
- Oct 22, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results27
- Jul 23, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results29
Upcoming dates from Nasdaq's calendar; past results from the company's 8-K filings (Item 2.02). The full markets calendar
Filings
84 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 1 annual reports, 4 quarterly reports, 20 major events, 38 insider forms, 6 large holders, 15 other. The latest 20:
- Sep 9, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 25, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 11, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Jul 24, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jul 22, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jun 4, 20264 EDGAR
- May 20, 20268-K EDGAR
- May 20, 20268-K EDGAR
- May 18, 2026SCHEDULE 13G EDGAR
- May 12, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Apr 24, 20264 EDGAR
- Apr 24, 20264 EDGAR
- Apr 24, 20268-K EDGAR
- Apr 22, 20268-K EDGAR
- Apr 7, 2026DEF 14A EDGAR
- Apr 7, 2026ARS EDGAR
- Mar 24, 20263 EDGAR
- Mar 20, 20264 EDGAR
- Mar 20, 20264 EDGAR
- Mar 20, 20264 EDGAR
The 84 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- AllianceBernsteinSCHEDULE 13G, 1 filing May 18, 202630
- Joseph StilwellSCHEDULE 13D/A, 4 filings Jul 30, 2025 to Mar 18, 202631
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan Trust of Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc.SCHEDULE 13G, 1 filing Nov 14, 202532
Executive pay
What the company paid its top executives, from the summary compensation table in its proxy statement. Total pay includes salary, bonus, stock and option awards and other pay, as the company valued them.
| Year | Executive | Age | Salary | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kim C. Liddell | 65 | $605.0K | $1.2M33 |
| 2025 | Jeffrey M. Werdein | 59 | $290.3K | $512.6K33 |
| 2025 | Taylor M. Gilden | 35 | $278.3K | $444.1K33 |
| 2024 | President and Chief Executive Officer | $560.6K | $1.1M33 | |
| 2024 | Executive Vice PresidentCommercial Division | $284.8K | $454.2K33 | |
| 2024 | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | $262.6K | $433.7K33 |
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 31. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
SEC filer profile
How Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGARLake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/1
- CIK0002059653
- Employer ID (EIN)39-30584243
- Filer statusNon-accelerated filer not an emerging growth company; a smaller reporting company; not a shell company3
- Incorporated inMaryland3
- Fiscal year endsDecember 311
- Industry code (SIC)6035 Savings Institution, Federally Chartered1
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Finance, Division of Corporation Finance1
- Business address31 East Fourth Street, Dunkirk, NY 140481
- Phone71636640701
- Shares outstanding7,853,788 as of Aug 6, 20266
- Public float$27.8M as of Jun 30, 20253
- AuditorYount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C., Winchester, Virginia PCAOB ID 613; no auditor attestation of internal control over financial reporting3
- On EDGAR sinceMar 14, 20251
- Filings84 in all: 4 (25), 8-K (20), 3 (11), 10-Q (4), CORRESP (3), SCHEDULE 13D/A (3), 424B3 (2), S-1/A (2)1
All 21 form types
SCHEDULE 13G (2), 10-K (1), 4/A (1), 5 (1), 8-A12B (1), ARS (1), DEF 14A (1), DFAN14A (1), EFFECT (1), S-1 (1), S-8 (1), SCHEDULE 13D (1), UPLOAD (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Mar 17, 2026
Quarterly report (10-Q) Aug 11, 2026
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) Apr 7, 2026
Latest 8-K (8-K) Jul 24, 2026
Securities registered for trading
| Class | Symbol | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Common stock, par value $0.01 per share | LSBK | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
From the cover page of the 10-K filed Mar 17, 2026 (Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act).3
Risk factors and legal proceedings
The risks Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ names in Item 1A of its 10-K filed Mar 17, 2026: 36 risks under these headings, as written.3
- Risks Related to Lending Activities
- We have a substantial amount of commercial real estate and commercial business loans, and we intend to continue to increase our originations of these types of loans. These loans involve credit risks that could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
- We have a significant number of loans secured by real estate and a downturn in the local real estate market could negatively impact our profitability.
- Our non-residential, non-owner-occupied real estate loans may expose us to increased credit risk.
- Our historical emphasis on residential mortgage loans exposes us to lending risks.
- Deteriorating credit quality could adversely affect our earnings.
- We have extended off-balance sheet commitments to borrowers which expose us to credit and interest rate risk.
- Risks Related To Our Business
- Low demand for real estate loans may lower our profitability.
- We depend on our executive officers and key personnel to implement our business strategy and could be harmed by the loss of their services.
- The results of our operations may be adversely affected by environmental conditions.
- Our business strategy includes growth, and our financial condition and results of operations could be negatively affected if we fail to grow or fail to manage our growth effectively. Growing our operations could also cause our expenses to increase faster than our revenues.
The other 26 risks
- Acquisitions may disrupt our business and dilute stockholder value.
- Competition in our primary market area may reduce our ability to attract and retain deposits and originate loans.
- Our asset size may make it more difficult for us to compete.
- Risks Related to Interest Rates and Liquidity
- Changes in interest rates could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
- We are subject to certain risks with respect to liquidity.
- Risks Related to Economic Conditions
- High inflation levels could adversely impact our business and results of operations.
- Changes in the Federal Reserve Board’s monetary or fiscal policies could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
- Risks Related to Operations
- We face significant operational risks because of our reliance on technology. Our information technology systems may be subject to failure, interruption or security breaches.
- We rely on third party vendors, which could expose us to and have exposed us to additional cybersecurity risks.
- We continually encounter technological change.
- We may be subject to risks and losses resulting from fraudulent activities that could adversely impact our financial performance and results of operations.
- Risks Related To Laws and Regulations
- Changes in laws and regulations and the cost of regulatory compliance with new laws and regulations may adversely affect our operations and/or increase our costs of operations.
- Non-compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act and related regulations may subject us to fines or sanctions.
- We are subject to the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) and fair lending laws, and failure to comply with these laws could lead to material penalties.
- We may be required to raise additional capital in the future, but that capital may not be available when it is needed, or it may only be available on unacceptable terms, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
- The Federal Reserve Board may require us to commit capital resources to support Lake Shore Bank, and we may not have sufficient access to such capital resources.
- We qualify as a smaller reporting company, and any decision on our part to comply only with certain reduced reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to smaller reporting companies could make our common stock less attractive to investors.
- Other Risks Related to Our Business
- We are a community bank and our ability to maintain our reputation, which is critical to the success of our business, may materially adversely affect our performance.
- Legal and regulatory proceedings and related matters could adversely affect us.
- Severe weather, acts of terrorism, geopolitical and other external events could impact our ability to conduct business.
- We may be subject to shareholder activism, which could adversely affect our business.
- Risks Related to Investment in the Company’s Stock
- We expect that our return on equity will be low compared to other financial institutions as a result of our high level of capital.
- If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud, and, as a result, stockholders and depositors could lose confidence in our financial reporting, which could adversely affect our business, the trading price of our stock and our ability to attract additional deposits.
- Various factors may make takeover attempts more difficult to achieve.
- Lake Shore Bancorp may not pay or may reduce the dividends paid on shares of its common stock, and its ability to pay dividends is subject to certain restrictions.
- Our stock price may be volatile due to limited trading volume.
Legal proceedings
At December 31, 2025, we were not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. We believe that these routine legal proceedings, in the aggregate, are immaterial to our financial condition and results of operations.
The opening of Item 3, Legal Proceedings.3
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