BFST.NASDAQBusiness First Bancshares, INC

Form 4: Business First Bancshares Director Joseph Vernon Johnson Sells Shares

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SEC Form 4 Filing

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Director Joseph Vernon Johnson sold shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) in two transactions on October 29 and 30, 2024.

Summary

  • Joseph Vernon Johnson, a director of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST), sold shares of the company's common stock.
  • On October 29, 2024, he sold 3,980 shares at a weighted average price of $26.63 per share.
  • On October 30, 2024, he sold 11,520 shares at a weighted average price of $27.16 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Johnson directly owns 191,557 shares of Business First Bancshares, Inc., which includes 1,149 shares of restricted stock granted on April 25, 2024, vesting on April 26, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral regulatory filing detailing stock sales by a company director. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider trading activity, which is common for corporate directors and officers. The information is publicly available and helps maintain transparency in the market.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The stock sale may have a minor impact on shareholders, potentially creating slight downward pressure on the stock price in the short term.

Key Dates

DateDescription
04/25/2024Date of restricted stock grant (1,149 shares)
04/26/2025Vesting date for restricted stock
10/29/2024Date of first stock sale (3,980 shares)
10/30/2024Date of second stock sale (11,520 shares)
10/31/2024Date of Form 4 filing

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