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Home Bank Opens Second Baton Rouge Location, Plans for Third in '09

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dec. 19, 2008 - Home Bank has opened its second location in Baton Rouge at the corner of Bluebonnet Boulevard and South Glenstone Place. Located in the new banking center will be Home Bank City President, Craig Davidson; Branch Manager, Kent Smith; and Mortgage Originator, Melissa Reynolds along with a full compliment of retail bankers.

"Opening our Bluebonnet location is the perfect end to a momentous year for Home Bank. In 2008, we celebrated our centennial, had a successful initial public offering and moved into a new market. In the coming years, we expect continued expansion as we develop relationships with new clients in the Baton Rouge market," President and CEO, John Bordelon said.

Expansion plans include the purchase of land on Corporate Boulevard for the bank's third Baton Rouge location. Construction on the new facility should begin in early 2009 and be completed in the fourth quarter.

In September, the 100-year-old bank opened its first location outside of the Acadiana area at Old Jefferson Highway and Highland Road.

"We looked for strategic geographic locations within Baton Rouge for our growth. The Corporate Boulevard location meets our needs, and we look forward to serving this area in 2009. This location will help us continue our aggressive expansion in the Baton Rouge area in a short period of time," Home Bank City President, Craig Davidson said.

Home Bank to Host Grand Opening at New Location

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Oct. 3, 2008 - Football, food and lots of fun will greet Home Bank neighbors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, as the 100-year-old bank opens the doors to its first location in Baton Rouge. As LSU prepares to play Florida, the bank will host a tailgating themed party at the new location at 16969 Old Jefferson Hwy. at Highland Road. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served, and there will be entertainment for children. Stop by the branch to pre-register to win a HDTV, which will be given away at the event - just in time to take home to watch the game.

For further information contact:
John W. Bordelon, President and CEO (337) 237-1960
or our Conversion Center (877) 784-1067

Home Bancorp, Inc. to Close Stock Offering

Lafayette, Louisiana, Sept. 30, 2008 – Home Bancorp, Inc., the proposed holding company for Home Bank, Lafayette, Louisiana (the “Bank”), announced that it received regulatory approval to complete the conversion of the Bank from mutual to stock form and to consummate its stock offering of 8,926,875 shares of common stock at $10 per share, or $89,268,750. Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. served as financial advisor and marketing agent with regard to the stock offering, which expired on Sept. 17, 2008. On Sept. 26, 2008, the Bank’s Plan of Conversion was approved by the Bank’s members at a special meeting.

Home Bancorp expects to complete its conversion and stock offering on or about Oct. 2, 2008, and trading is expected to begin on the Nasdaq Global Market on Oct. 3, 2008, under the symbol “HBCP.” Elias, Matz, Tiernan & Herrick L.L.P., Washington, D.C., served as special counsel to Home Bancorp for the conversion and stock offering.

As of June 30, 2008, the Bank had $448.1 million in assets, $355.8 million in deposits and $50.8 million in total equity. The Bank is a federally chartered savings bank which operates from its headquarters in Lafayette, Louisiana with eight additional full service branch offices in the greater Lafayette area, and one full-service location and loan production office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Orders received from the Bank's eligible account holders (priority 1) and the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (priority 2) will account for substantially all of the common stock to be issued by the Company. Less than 100,000 shares will be allocated among supplemental eligible account holders. Subscribers who do not receive their full allocations or who were in lower priorities will have their funds for subscription returned promptly. Subscribers may confirm their stock allocation information by calling the Company’s conversion center at (877) 784-1067 after 9 a.m., Central Standard Time, Oct. 2, 2008.

This news release contains certain forward‑looking statements. Forward‑looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or “may.”

Forward‑looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors ‑ many of which are beyond our control ‑ could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ significantly from those described in the forward‑looking statements. Home Bancorp’s prospectus, dated August 12, 2008, describes some of these factors, including risk elements in the loan portfolio, the level of the allowance for losses on loans, risks of our growth strategy, geographic concentration of our business, dependence on our management team, risks of market rates of interest and of regulation on our business and risks of competition. Forward‑looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update forward‑looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward‑looking statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

This release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy Common Stock, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws or laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The offer is made only by the prospectus. The shares of common stock are not savings accounts or savings deposits, may lose value and are not insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation or any other government agency.

Home Bank Adopts Plan of Conversion

For further information contact:
John W. Bordelon, President
(337) 237-1960

Lafayette, Louisiana, April 3, 2008 - Home Bank, a federally chartered savings bank headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, today announced that its Board of Directors adopted a plan to convert Home Bank ("Plan of Conversion") to a stock institution. In accordance with the Plan of Conversion, Home Bank will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of a stock holding company and the common stock of the holding company will be offered to depositors of the bank and others in the manner and subject to the priorities set forth in the Plan of Conversion.

John W. Bordelon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Home Bank, stated that, "We are pleased and excited about the prospect of operating as a stock company as it will provide support for our lending activities and facilitate our growth through the development of additional new branches and facilities as well as possible acquisitions in the years ahead." Michael Maraist, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Home Bank, stated that, "The Board of Directors believes the significant increase in the Bank's capital as a result of the Conversion will permit the Bank to better serve our customers and the communities in which we currently operate but also permit us to expand into new markets as well as offer new products and services."

The Plan of Conversion is subject to approval by the Bank's members as well as the Office of Thrift Supervision. A proxy statement setting forth detailed information relating to the Plan of Conversion will be sent to members for their consideration prior to a special meeting called to consider the Plan of Conversion.

Depositors will continue to hold accounts in Home Bank as a stock institution identical as to dollar amount, rate of return and general terms (other than voting and liquidation rights). Borrowers' loans will be unaffected by the conversion and will remain contractually fixed as they existed prior to the conversion. The normal business of Home Bank of accepting deposits and making loans will continue without interruption in its existing offices.

Home Bank anticipates filing the requisite regulatory applications in the near future. The offering of shares pursuant to the Plan of Conversion will be made only by means of a prospectus in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and all applicable state securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

Home Bank Breaks Ground on Bluebonnet Blvd. in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE (Feb. 19) - It has been 100 years that Home Bank has served south central Louisiana communities and now the institution is making a strong commitment to the capital region.

Home Bank broke ground this morning for a new, full-service banking center in Baton Rouge. President and CEO John Bordelon plans to open the location on Bluebonnet Boulevard at South Glenstone Place, adjacent to the East Baton Rouge Public Library, by late fall.

Home Bank has operated a loan production office at 9035 Bluebonnet Blvd., Suite 1, since fall 2007. Home Bank's Baton Rouge location is its tenth overall. The century-old community bank is independently owned and operated in Lafayette.

"We are excited about expanding our services in the Baton Rouge market," says Bordelon. "Having a loan production office here has been beneficial, and a great way to introduce ourselves to new customers, but it was limiting in terms of the financial services we can provide. We will be a full-service branch in the third quarter."

Architect Steve Oubre of Architects Southwest designed the 3,600-square-foot location that will be built by contractor C. M. Miciotto & Son.

Home Bank Celebrates a Century of Service

LAFAYETTE (Jan. 10) - In 2008, Lafayette's Home Bank celebrates a milestone few businesses in the region have reached - its 100th anniversary.

Lafayette's oldest financial institution was founded July 7, 1908, as Home Building & Loan with 97 original depositors and $8,000 in assets. The original Jefferson Street location is still operating as the modern Home Bank today. There are currently nine Home Bank locations and a tenth is projected to open later this year.

"From the beginning, Home Bank has focused on providing unparalleled customer service and community support. After 100 years of growth, the mission of this community bank has not wavered," says John Bordelon, president and CEO. Bordelon explains that the progress the bank has made mirrors the growth of the region over the past 100 years. Just as Home Bank has benefited from periods of local economic growth, it did not relent in leaner times. Consistently it assisted Lafayette's progress through major events including the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression, the Oil Boom and Bust and other notable and historic events.

Under Bordelon's leadership over the last 15 years, locally owned and operated Home Bank has stayed competitive with large regional and national banks by embracing new technologies such as online banking and by keeping customer service a priority. The bank has also demonstrated strong dedication to local culture and non-profit initiatives as a sponsor or contributor to local festivals, service projects, events and charitable organizations.

Home Bank completed a merger in 2006 that established a banking location in Acadia Parish at the site of the former Crowley Building & Loan Association, and the bank plans on breaking ground this spring for a new location in Baton Rouge along Bluebonnet Boulevard.

To mark its centennial anniversary, Home Bank has commissioned a commemorative "Year 100" logo to be used throughout 2008.

Another aspect of the celebration involves a contest, which challenges the community's knowledge of Lafayette's history. Home Bank's History Mystery Trivia Quest contest, which launches Jan. 20 and continues through April 6, includes 12 questions about local landmarks, culture and people. By answering all 12 questions correctly, a player has the chance to win a weeklong trip for two to Paris, France. A new question will be presented weekly as the game progresses. Completed entry forms must be received by Home Bank by April 18, 2008, and a winner will be named shortly thereafter. Entry forms, rules and weekly questions can be found at www.Home24Bank.com/Mystery.

"This game will show how much ground we've covered as a community in 100 years," says assistant vice president Judy Briscoe. "Looking back, we're proud to be a part of it."

Home Bank is optimistic about the future, too. "This celebration is about looking forward as much as it is about looking back," Bordelon says. "Everyone seems to be optimistic around the new year, but Home Bank has a new century to embrace."

About Home Bank

Home Bank, founded in 1908 (as Home Building & Loan), is the oldest financial institution in Lafayette Parish. Independently chartered and managed locally, Home Bank is fully vested in Acadiana. With nine full-service locations, Home Bank serves the communities of Lafayette, Broussard, Carencro, Crowley and Scott. Home Bank's fifth and current president is John Bordelon and the chairman of the board is Michael P. Maraist.

Home Bank has roots as a large-volume home mortgage lender. Today, Home Bank is also a major commercial lender with a variety of financial options for start-up or existing businesses of all sizes.

Home Bank has operated as Home Building & Loan (1908), Home Savings & Loan (1961) and Home Savings Bank (1993) before adopting its current name in 2001.

Home Bank continues to be fully vested in Acadiana and all corporate decisions are made locally. Home Bank is the financial support of many thriving, independently owned Louisiana corporations and developments.