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Business First Bancshares (BFST) director granted 998 RSUs and exercises 1,016

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Business First Bancshares director Aimee M. Quirk reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and common stock. On June 25, 2026, she received a grant of 998 time-based RSUs under the company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, which are scheduled to fully vest on June 25, 2027.

On June 26, 2026, 1,016 previously awarded RSUs were exercised into 1,016 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting the vesting of an earlier grant. Following these transactions, she directly holds 2,533 shares of common stock and 998 unvested RSUs that remain subject to forfeiture upon certain events.

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Insider Quirk Aimee M
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,016 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise COMMON STOCK 1,016 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 998 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 998 shares (Direct); COMMON STOCK — 2,533 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Reflects the grant of time-based restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the Business First Bancshares, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan on June 25, 2026. The time-based restricted stock units will fully vest on June 25, 2027. 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.
  2. F2. The reporting person received an award of 1,016 time-based restricted stock units on June 26, 2025, vesting on the first anniversary of the issuance date.
RSUs granted 998 units Time-based RSUs granted on June 25, 2026 under 2024 Equity Incentive Plan
RSUs exercised 1,016 units Previously awarded RSUs converted into common stock on June 26, 2026
Common shares held 2,533 shares Direct common stock holdings following the June 26, 2026 exercise
Unvested RSUs remaining 998 units Unvested time-based RSUs outstanding after June 26, 2026
Exercise price $0.00 per share Stated price for RSUs converting into common stock on June 26, 2026
Vesting date for new RSUs June 25, 2027 Scheduled full vesting date for 998 time-based RSUs
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Reflects the grant of time-based restricted stock units granted to the reporting person"
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
"The time-based restricted stock units will fully vest on June 25, 2027."
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.
2024 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"granted to the reporting person under the Business First Bancshares, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan"
economically equivalent to one share financial
"Each time-based restricted stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of common stock"

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What insider transactions did BFST director Aimee Quirk report?

BFST director Aimee Quirk reported equity compensation activity, including vesting of 1,016 restricted stock units into common shares and a new grant of 998 time-based RSUs, all held directly as part of her compensation package.

How many Business First Bancshares shares does Aimee Quirk hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After these transactions, Aimee Quirk holds 2,533 shares of Business First Bancshares common stock directly. She also holds 998 unvested restricted stock units that are economically equivalent to additional shares when they vest in the future.

What RSU grant did Aimee Quirk receive from Business First Bancshares (BFST)?

Aimee Quirk received a grant of 998 time-based restricted stock units on June 25, 2026. These RSUs were issued under the Business First Bancshares 2024 Equity Incentive Plan and are scheduled to fully vest on June 25, 2027, subject to forfeiture conditions.

When do Aimee Quirk’s new BFST restricted stock units vest?

The 998 new time-based restricted stock units granted to Aimee Quirk on June 25, 2026 will fully vest on June 25, 2027. Vesting is contingent on the terms of the award and the RSUs remain subject to forfeiture under specified conditions.

What happened to the 1,016 BFST restricted stock units reported on the Form 4?

The 1,016 restricted stock units reported on the Form 4 were exercised into 1,016 shares of Business First Bancshares common stock on June 26, 2026 at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting the vesting of a prior time-based RSU award.

Are Aimee Quirk’s BFST restricted stock units subject to forfeiture?

Yes. The unvested time-based restricted stock units granted to Aimee Quirk are subject to forfeiture upon certain events. These terms are built into the RSU award under the Business First Bancshares 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.
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
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Quirk Aimee M

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/25/2026
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 STOCK06/26/2026M1,016A(2)2,533D
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$006/25/2026A998 (1) (1)Common Stock1,016(1)2,014D
Restricted Stock Units(2)06/26/2026M1,016 (2) (2)Common Stock1,016(2)998D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects the grant of time-based restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the Business First Bancshares, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan on June 25, 2026. The time-based restricted stock units will fully vest on June 25, 2027. 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.
2. The reporting person received an award of 1,016 time-based restricted stock units on June 26, 2025, vesting on the first anniversary of the issuance date.
/s/ Heather Roemer, as attorney-in-fact for Aimee M. Quirk06/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)