NEW IBERIA, LA--(Marketwire - Feb 19, 2013) - (NYSE MKT: [ TSH ]) Scott Ridley, Baton Rouge Market President of Teche Federal Bank, a subsidiary of Teche Holding Company, announced that Teche Federal Bank's newest branch will open in Baton Rouge on Monday, February 25, 2013. "This new Teche Federal Bank facility on Essen Lane, directly across the street from Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, demonstrates our commitment to Baton Rouge," said Ridley.

Teche Federal Essen Lane Branch Sales & Service Manager Tyrsi Richards commented, "This is a prime location for Teche and we are looking forward to better serving our customers in this very active part of the city. This new branch will have six drive-thru lanes to move our customers in and out quickly at this busy intersection." Patrick Little, President and CEO, stated, "This expansion further demonstrates Teche's long-term commitment to, and confidence in, Baton Rouge while strengthening our branch network."

About Teche Federal Bank
Teche Holding Company is the parent company of Teche Federal Bank, which currently operates nineteen offices in South Louisiana and serves over 70,000 customers. Teche Federal Bank is the fourth largest publicly traded bank based in Louisiana with $840 million in assets. Deposits at Teche Federal Bank are insured up to the legal maximum amount by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Teche Holding Company's common stock is traded under the symbol "TSH" on the NYSE MKT.