NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Markets Group Inc. OTCM, operator of financial markets for 10,000 U.S. and global securities, today announced Century Next Financial Corporation CTUY, the holding company for Bank of Ruston, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market.  Century Next Financial Corporation upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink® market.

Century Next Financial Corporation begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "CTUY."  U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"As an OTCQX company, Century Next Financial Corporation will trade alongside more than 75 established community banks that are committed to providing investors with transparent trading," said Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group.  "We look forward to supporting Century Next Financial Corporation in its continued growth and are pleased to welcome them to the OTCQX Best Market."

"We are excited to become a part of the OTCQX Market as another step to increasing awareness of our company to market participants.  Century Next Financial Corporation went public in 2010 at approximately $100 million in total assets.  As of June 30, 2018, total consolidated assets were $303.5 million.  We look forward to continued success as we expand our market presence," said Bill Hogan, President and CEO of Century Next Financial Corporation. 

Century Next Financial Corporation was sponsored for OTCQX by Sandler O'Neill, a qualified third-party firm responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and recommending membership.

About Century Next Financial Corporation
Century Next Financial Corporation is the holding company for Bank of Ruston which conducts business from three full-service banking centers in Louisiana. Bank of Ruston was established in 1905 and is headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana. The Bank is a full-service bank with two banking offices in Ruston and one banking office in Monroe. The Bank emphasizes professional and personal banking service directed primarily to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals. The Bank provides a full range of banking services including its primary business of real estate lending to residential and commercial customers.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.
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