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Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ: BFST) EVP sells 1,000 common shares

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Business First Bancshares, Inc. executive Saundra Strong, EVP & General Counsel, reported selling 1,000 shares of common stock on 2026-08-05 at $31.98 per share, leaving 4,878 common shares held directly. She also holds 9,377 time-based restricted stock units tied to common stock that vest in staged annual installments.

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Insider Strong Saundra
Role EVP & General Counsel
Sold 1,000 shs ($32K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale COMMON STOCK 1,000 $31.98 $32K
holding Restricted Stock Units F1 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 4,878 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 9,377 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Includes: (a) 2,584 time-based restricted stock units granted to the reporting person on December 12, 2024, which will vest in two substantially equal installments on the second and third anniversary of the issuance date; (b) 2,714 time-based restricted stock units granted to the reporting person on March 1, 2025, which will vest in two substantially equal installments on the second and third anniversary of the issuance date; (c) 815 time-based restricted stock units granted to the reporting person on March 2, 2026, which will vest in three substantially equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversary of the issuance date; and (d) 3,264 time-based restricted stock units, which will vest in three substantially equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversary of the issuance date.
Shares sold 1,000 shares Common stock sale on 2026-08-05 by EVP & General Counsel
Sale price $31.98 per share Price for 1,000 common shares sold on 2026-08-05
Common shares held after sale 4,878 shares Direct holdings of common stock following the reported transaction
RSUs underlying shares 9,377 shares Underlying common shares represented by restricted stock units held directly
RSU grant a 2,584 units Time-based RSUs granted 2024-12-12, vesting in two installments
RSU grant b 2,714 units Time-based RSUs granted 2025-03-01, vesting in two installments
RSU grant c 815 units Time-based RSUs granted 2026-03-02, vesting in three installments
RSU grant d 3,264 units Time-based RSUs vesting in three substantially equal annual installments
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The security title includes Restricted Stock Units tied to common stock."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
time-based restricted stock units financial
"Includes 2,584 time-based restricted stock units granted to the reporting person."
Time-based restricted stock units are a form of employee compensation where individuals are granted company shares that are earned over a set period, often as a reward for staying with the company. These shares typically become fully owned and transferable only after passing specific time milestones, encouraging long-term commitment. For investors, they highlight a company's focus on employee retention and can influence future stock supply and company stability.
underlying security financial
"The underlying security title is Common Stock for the RSU holdings."
anniversary of the issuance date financial
"Certain RSUs vest on the first, second, and third anniversary of the issuance date."

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Saundra Strong report for Business First Bancshares (BFST)?

Saundra Strong reported a sale of 1,000 shares of Business First Bancshares common stock. The transaction occurred on 2026-08-05 and was reported as a sale of non-derivative common stock on a Form 4 filing.

At what price did the BFST insider shares sell on 2026-08-05?

The reported sale was executed at $31.98 per share. This price applies to the 1,000 common shares sold by Saundra Strong, as disclosed in the Form 4 transaction details for Business First Bancshares.

How many Business First Bancshares (BFST) shares does Saundra Strong hold after the sale?

After the reported transaction, Saundra Strong directly holds 4,878 shares of Business First Bancshares common stock. This post-transaction holding reflects her remaining direct ownership of the company’s common shares.

What restricted stock units does Saundra Strong hold in BFST?

Saundra Strong holds 9,377 time-based restricted stock units tied to Business First Bancshares common stock. These RSUs were granted in several tranches and vest in two or three substantially equal annual installments, as described in the footnote disclosure.

How are Saundra Strong’s BFST restricted stock units scheduled to vest?

Her RSUs, totaling 9,377 units, vest over multiple years. Certain grants vest in two substantially equal installments on the second and third anniversaries, while others vest in three substantially equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of their issuance dates.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Strong Saundra

(Last)(First)(Middle)
500 LAUREL STREET, SUITE 101

(Street)
BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 70801

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Business First Bancshares, Inc. [ BFST ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP & General Counsel
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/05/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
COMMON STOCK08/05/2026S1,000D$31.984,878D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units$0.0000 (1) (1)Common Stock9,3779,377(1)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes: (a) 2,584 time-based restricted stock units granted to the reporting person on December 12, 2024, which will vest in two substantially equal installments on the second and third anniversary of the issuance date; (b) 2,714 time-based restricted stock units granted to the reporting person on March 1, 2025, which will vest in two substantially equal installments on the second and third anniversary of the issuance date; (c) 815 time-based restricted stock units granted to the reporting person on March 2, 2026, which will vest in three substantially equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversary of the issuance date; and (d) 3,264 time-based restricted stock units, which will vest in three substantially equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversary of the issuance date.
/s/ Heather Roemer, as attorney-in-fact for Saundra Strong08/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)