Third Quarter Dividend Declared by Vallant Financial

The Board of Directors of Vallant Financial, Inc. (OTCQX:VLNT) (the “Company”), the holding company for Vallant Bank, declared a quarterly dividend.

The third quarter dividend was declared on August 19, 2026, in the amount of $0.16 per share for the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on September 11, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2026.