Business First Bancshares, INC Form 4 insider transactions

Business First Bancshares Director Patrick E. Mockler reported the acquisition of 14,095.5 shares of common stock via inheritance and a grant of 1,016 restricted stock units.

John P. Ducrest, a Director at Business First Bancshares, Inc., acquired additional common stock and received restricted stock units, signaling continued confidence in the company.

Progressive Bancorp, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Business First Bancshares, Inc., aiming to create a stronger, more competitive financial services company with an expected closing in early 2026.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Progressive Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Progressive Bank, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $82.6 million, significantly expanding its footprint in North Louisiana.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Director Steven Gerard White reported the grant of 1,016 time-based restricted stock units and updated his beneficial ownership of common stock.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Director Keith Alexis Tillage was granted 1,016 time-based restricted stock units under the company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting fully on June 26, 2026.

Zeenat Sidi, a Director at Business First Bancshares, Inc., was granted 1,016 time-based restricted stock units under the company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

Patrick E. Mockler, a Director at Business First Bancshares, Inc., was granted 1,016 time-based restricted stock units under the company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Director Alejandro M. Sanchez was granted 1,016 time-based restricted stock units, aligning his interests with shareholders.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Director Rolfe H. McCollister Jr. reported the grant of 1,016 restricted stock units and his total beneficial ownership of common stock as of June 26, 2025.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Director Aimee M. Quirk was granted 1,016 time-based restricted stock units under the company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting fully on June 26, 2026.

Joseph Vernon Johnson, a Director at Business First Bancshares, Inc., was granted 1,016 time-based Restricted Stock Units under the company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

Director William G. Hall of Business First Bancshares, Inc. filed a Form 4 detailing his current common stock holdings and the grant of 1,016 restricted stock units and existing stock options.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Director Arthur Price was granted 1,016 restricted stock units under the company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting fully by June 26, 2026.

Mark P. Folse, a Director at Business First Bancshares, Inc., was granted 1,016 time-based restricted stock units under the company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

John P. Ducrest, a Director at Business First Bancshares, Inc., was granted 1,016 time-based restricted stock units on June 26, 2025, which are set to fully vest on June 26, 2026.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Director Rick D. Day received a grant of 1,016 time-based restricted stock units, which are set to fully vest on June 26, 2026.

David A. Montgomery, Jr., a Director at Business First Bancshares, Inc., was granted 1,016 time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of the company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Director Carol Calkins was granted 1,016 restricted stock units under the company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting fully on June 26, 2026.

Rolfe H. McCollister Jr., a Director at Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST), has acquired 680 shares of common stock, increasing his direct beneficial ownership.

Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Greg Robertson, sold 1,086 shares of common stock for approximately $25,770, while retaining substantial direct and indirect beneficial ownership.

Norman Jerome Vascocu Jr., President of b1Bank, reports disposition of shares to cover tax obligations related to restricted stock units.

Saundra Strong, EVP & General Counsel of Business First Bancshares, reports the disposition of 2,915 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.

Gregory Robertson, EVP and CFO of Business First Bancshares, reports the disposal of 2,434 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.

David R. Melville III, President and CEO of Business First Bancshares, reports disposition of shares to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.

Warren McDonald, EVP & Chief Credit Officer of Business First Bancshares, reports the disposition of 2,687 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.

Keith Mansfield, EVP&COO of Business First Bancshares, reports the disposition of shares to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.

Kathryn Manning, EVP & Chief Risk Officer of Business First Bancshares, reports the disposal of 1,989 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.

Philip Jordan, EVP & CBO of b1Bank, disposed of 2,434 shares of Business First Bancshares stock to cover tax obligations related to restricted stock units.

Donald Chad Carter, EVP at Business First Bancshares, reports disposition of shares to cover tax obligations and holdings of restricted stock units.