Item 8.01 Other Events

On October 10, 2012, pursuant to its Tax Benefits Preservation Plan (the "Plan") previously reported in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 25, 2012, HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") mailed to each holder of record of the Company's common stock as of October 9, 2012, the summary of the Plan terms and accompanying cover letter attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Letter and Summary of Terms of Tax Benefits Preservation Plan