[Form 4] Business First Bancshares, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) has filed a Form 144 disclosing that former CEO and current chairman Richard E. Belluzzo intends to sell 8,385 common shares through Morgan Stanley on or after 01 Aug 2025. Based on the form’s stated market value of $81,500, the proposed sale equals roughly 0.0038 % of the 223.2 million shares outstanding, making the transaction immaterial to the public float.

The notice also details Belluzzo’s recent trading history: over the past three months he sold 25,155 shares in seven trades, yielding approximately $234.8 k in gross proceeds. All shares derive from restricted stock granted on 22 Feb 2017; no cash was paid at acquisition.

The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or operational updates. Form 144 merely signals an intention to sell and does not guarantee execution or imply new information about Viavi’s fundamentals.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Small insider sale (0.0038 % float); neutral for valuation.

Belluzzo’s potential $81 k sale is negligible relative to VIAV’s market capitalization and follows modest selling activity earlier this quarter. There is no accompanying business disclosure, so the filing neither strengthens nor weakens the investment thesis. Insider selling can sometimes foreshadow caution, but the size and frequency here appear consistent with routine diversification. I see no material impact on earnings, liquidity, or share supply.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Routine Rule 144 notice; governance implications minimal.

The company continues to follow proper disclosure protocols. All sales are aggregated as required, and the representation that no undisclosed adverse information exists aligns with best-practice compliance. The limited share count and transparent broker arrangement suggest standard portfolio management rather than a strategic exit. Governance risk remains unchanged.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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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^*

Ducrest John P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

500 LAUREL STREET, SUITE 101

(Street)

BATON ROUGE LA 70801

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Business First Bancshares, Inc. [ BFST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
COMMON STOCK	07/31/2025		P		2,225	A	$23.62	13,715.772	D
COMMON STOCK								6,036	I	By spouse

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000							(1)	(1)	Common Stock	1,016		1,016	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The time-based restricted stock units were granted to the reporting person on June 26, 2025 under the Business First Bancshares, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. The time-based restricted stock units will fully vest on June 26, 2026. Each time-based restricted stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of common stock of the issuer. Under the terms of the relevant restricted stock unit grant, the reported unvested restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture upon the occurrence of certain events.

	/s/ Heather Roemer, as attorney-in-fact for John P. Ducrest	08/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many Viavi (VIAV) shares does Richard E. Belluzzo plan to sell?

The Form 144 lists 8,385 common shares for potential sale.

What is the dollar value of the proposed insider sale?

At the disclosed market price, the sale is valued at approximately $81,500.

What percentage of Viavi’s outstanding shares does the sale represent?

About 0.0038 % of the company’s 223,236,654 shares outstanding.

Has the insider sold Viavi stock recently?

Yes. Over the past three months Belluzzo sold 25,155 shares for roughly $234.8 k in gross proceeds.

Does the Form 144 filing indicate any change in Viavi’s business outlook?

No. A Form 144 only discloses an intent to sell shares and provides no operational or financial guidance.