Minden Bancorp declares quarterly dividend

MINDEN, La. (AP) - The board of directors of Minden Bancorp has declared a quarterly dividend of 9.5 cents per share on its common stock.

The dividend is payable to shareholders of record at the close of business Jan. 24.

Minden Bancorp is the parent of MBL Bank. The company reported assets of $273.9 million on Sept. 30, 2013.