<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001420506-25-000220.txt : 20250207
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001420506-25-000220
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	SCHEDULE 13G/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250207
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250207

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001538263
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6035]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	02 Finance
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SCHEDULE 13G/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	005-87205
		FILM NUMBER:		25602138

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10 WOODFIN STREET
		CITY:			ASHEVILLE
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			28801
		BUSINESS PHONE:		828-259-3939

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10 WOODFIN STREET
		CITY:			ASHEVILLE
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			28801

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	HomeTrustBancshares, Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20111227

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FJ Capital Management LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001599170
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	
		IRS NUMBER:				261588525
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SCHEDULE 13G/A

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7901 JONES BRANCH DR.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 210
		CITY:			MCLEAN
		STATE:			VA
		ZIP:			22102
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(703) 875-8378

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7901 JONES BRANCH DR.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 210
		CITY:			MCLEAN
		STATE:			VA
		ZIP:			22102
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		<amendmentNo>5</amendmentNo>
      <securitiesClassTitle>Common Stock</securitiesClassTitle>
      <eventDateRequiresFilingThisStatement>12/31/2024</eventDateRequiresFilingThisStatement>
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        <issuerName>HomeTrust Bancshares Inc (HTBI)</issuerName>
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      <typeOfReportingPerson>IA</typeOfReportingPerson>
      <comments>Relating to items 6, 8, and 9 of this page: Consists of 1,584,896 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by Financial Opportunity Fund LLC and 12,302 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by Financial Opportunity Long/Short Fund LLC, of which FJ Capital Management LLC is the managing member, and 30,388 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by managed accounts that FJ Capital Management manages; as such, the Reporting Person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of reported shares but as to which the Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership.</comments>
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      <reportingPersonName>Financial Opportunity Fund LLC</reportingPersonName>
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        <sharedDispositivePower>1584896 </sharedDispositivePower>
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      <aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>N</aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>
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      <typeOfReportingPerson>OO</typeOfReportingPerson>
      <comments>Relating to items 6, 8, and 9 of this page: Consists of 1,584,896 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by Financial Opportunity Fund LLC.</comments>
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      <reportingPersonName>Financial Opportunity Long/Short Fund LLC</reportingPersonName>
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      <aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>N</aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>
      <classPercent>0.07</classPercent>
      <typeOfReportingPerson>OO</typeOfReportingPerson>
      <comments>Relating to items 6, 8, and 9 of this page: Consists of 12,302 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by Financial Opportunity Fund LLC.</comments>
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      <reportingPersonName>Martin Friedman</reportingPersonName>
      <memberGroup>a</memberGroup>
      <citizenshipOrOrganization>X1</citizenshipOrOrganization>
      <reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedNumberOfShares>
        <soleVotingPower>0</soleVotingPower>
        <sharedVotingPower>1627586 </sharedVotingPower>
        <soleDispositivePower>0</soleDispositivePower>
        <sharedDispositivePower>1627586 </sharedDispositivePower>
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      <reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedAggregateNumberOfShares>1627586 </reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedAggregateNumberOfShares>
      <aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>N</aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>
      <classPercent>9.28</classPercent>
      <typeOfReportingPerson>IN</typeOfReportingPerson>
      <comments>Relating to items 6, 8, and 9 of this page: Consists of 1,584,896 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by Financial Opportunity Fund LLC and 12,302 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by Financial Opportunity Long/Short Fund LLC, of which FJ Capital Management LLC is the managing member, and 30,388 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by managed accounts that FJ Capital Management manages; as such, Mr. Friedman may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of reported shares but as to which Mr. Friedman disclaims beneficial ownership. </comments>
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        <issuerName>HomeTrust Bancshares Inc (HTBI)</issuerName>
        <issuerPrincipalExecutiveOfficeAddress>10 Woodfin Street, Ashville, NC 28801</issuerPrincipalExecutiveOfficeAddress>
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        <filingPersonName>This Schedule 13G is being filed on behalf of the following Reporting Persons:
FJ Capital Management LLC
Financial Opportunity Fund LLC
Financial Opportunity Long/Short Fund LLC
Martin Friedman
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        <principalBusinessOfficeOrResidenceAddress>FJ Capital Management, LLC
7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 210
McLean, VA  22102

Financial Opportunity Fund LLC
7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 210
McLean, VA 22102

Financial Opportunity Long/Short Fund LLC
7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 210
McLean, VA 22102

Martin Friedman
7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 210
McLean, VA 22102
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        <citizenship>Financial Opportunity Fund LLC, Financial Opportunity Long/Short Fund LLC, and FJ Capital Management LLC - Delaware limited liability companies
Martin Friedman - United States citizen
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        <notApplicableFlag>N</notApplicableFlag>
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Financial Opportunity Fund LLC - 1,584,896 shares
Financial Opportunity Long/Short Fund LLC - 12,302 shares
Martin Friedman - 1,627,586 shares

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Financial Opportunity Fund LLC - 9.04%
Financial Opportunity Long/Short Fund LLC - 0.07%
Martin Friedman - 9.28%
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Financial Opportunity Fund LLC - 1,584,896 shares
Financial Opportunity Long/Short Fund LLC - 12,302 shares
Martin Friedman - 1,627,586 shares

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Financial Opportunity Fund LLC - 1,584,896 shares
Financial Opportunity Long/Short Fund LLC - 12,302 shares
Martin Friedman - 1,627,586 shares

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        <certifications>By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.</certifications>
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      <reportingPersonName>FJ Capital Management LLC</reportingPersonName>
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        <signature>Martin Friedman</signature>
        <title>Managing Member</title>
        <date>01/31/2025</date>
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      <reportingPersonName>Financial Opportunity Fund LLC</reportingPersonName>
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        <title>its Managing Member</title>
        <date>01/31/2025</date>
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        <title>Managing Member</title>
        <date>01/31/2025</date>
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        <title>its Managing Member</title>
        <date>01/31/2025</date>
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        <title>Managing Member</title>
        <date>01/31/2025</date>
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        <title>Managing Member</title>
        <date>01/31/2025</date>
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