Business First Bancshares, INC 8-K filings

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced Q2 2026 financial results, reporting net income of $22.8 million and declaring a quarterly common dividend of $0.15 per share.

Business First Bancshares shareholders elected directors, approved executive compensation, and ratified auditor appointment at the May 21, 2026 annual meeting.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. reported Q1 2026 financial results, including net income of $22.2 million, and declared quarterly dividends.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced the successful private placement of $85.0 million in 6.50% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2036.

Business First Bancshares announced the resignation of Scott Padurean, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of its subsidiary b1BANK, effective March 6, 2026.

Business First Bancshares announced robust financial results for fiscal year 2025 and Q4 2025, alongside a correction to its quarterly dividend dates.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced robust core financial results for Q4 and full-year 2025, marked by significant increases in core net income and tangible book value per share, despite a notable rise in nonperforming loans.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. successfully completed its acquisition of Progressive Bancorp, Inc., expanding its footprint and increasing total assets to approximately $8.7 billion.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. updates employment and change-in-control agreements for key executives, enhancing retention and succession planning.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced a new stock repurchase program authorizing up to $30 million in common stock repurchases through October 2027.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced increased net income, diluted EPS, and a common dividend hike for Q3 2025, alongside successful M&A integration.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced increased net income and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2025, driven by strategic branch optimization, successful core system conversion, and a new acquisition agreement.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Progressive Bancorp, Inc., a move expected to increase total assets to approximately $8.5 billion and strengthen its North Louisiana market presence.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced the successful re-election of all director nominees, the non-binding approval of executive compensation, and the ratification of its independent auditor at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 22, 2025.

Business First Bancshares announced a net income available to common shareholders of $19.2 million, or $0.65 per diluted common share, for Q1 2025, marking an increase compared to the previous quarter.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announces the appointment of Alejandro M. Sanchez to its Board of Directors, effective March 27, 2025.

Business First Bancshares announces its Q4 and FY 2024 financial results, highlighting growth driven by the acquisition of Oakwood Bancshares and continued organic expansion.

Business First Bancshares' executives, David R. Jude Melville III and N. Jerome Jerry Vascocu, have elected to participate in the company's deferred compensation plan and received transitional grants under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

Business First Bancshares announced positive financial results for the third quarter of 2024, including increased net income and declared dividends for both common and preferred shareholders.

Business First Bancshares has appointed N. Jerome Jerry Vascocu Jr. as the new President of its subsidiary, b1BANK, effective October 16, 2024.

Business First Bancshares has finalized its acquisition of Oakwood Bancshares, Inc., effective October 1, 2024, significantly increasing its assets and market presence in Texas.

Business First Bancshares has received all necessary regulatory approvals to proceed with its merger with Oakwood Bancshares, expected to close on October 1, 2024.

Business First Bancshares has appointed Zeenat Sidi as a new director and confirmed David R. Jude Melville, III as Chairman and Rolfe H. McCollister, Jr. as Lead Independent Director.

Business First Bancshares announced improved financial results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighted by increased net income, net interest margin, and loan growth.

Business First Bancshares held its annual shareholder meeting, electing directors, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, ratifying the accounting firm, and adopting a new equity incentive plan.

Business First Bancshares will acquire Oakwood Bancshares in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $85.7 million, expanding its presence in the Dallas market.

Business First Bancshares has finalized the acquisition of Waterstone LSP, a Texas-based SBA lending services company, to enhance its offerings to community banks and small businesses.

Business First Bancshares announced positive full-year 2023 results, with a slight decrease in net income for the fourth quarter compared to the previous quarter.