First Guaranty Bancshares sets $0.01 dividend

Q: What dividend did First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) declare in this 8-K?

First Guaranty Bancshares declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on its outstanding common stock, as approved by the Board of Directors on August 20, 2026.

Q: When is the record date for FGBI’s $0.01 dividend?

The record date is September 25, 2026. Shareholders of record as of that date will be eligible to receive the $0.01 per share quarterly cash dividend on common stock.

Q: When will First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) pay the declared dividend?

The quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share is expected to be paid on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 25, 2026.

Q: How long has FGBI been paying consecutive quarterly dividends?

This dividend is described as the 133rd consecutive quarterly dividend paid to common shareholders of First Guaranty Bancshares, indicating a long-standing pattern of quarterly distributions.

Q: Does this 8-K dividend relate to FGBI’s preferred stock or depositary shares?

The disclosure concerns a quarterly cash dividend on common stock only. While the company lists depositary shares representing preferred stock on Nasdaq, no dividend information on those securities is provided here.

First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (FGBI) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on its outstanding common stock on August 20, 2026.

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First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (FGBI) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on its outstanding common stock on August 20, 2026. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of September 25, 2026 and is expected to be paid on September 30, 2026.

This represents the 133rd consecutive quarterly dividend paid to common shareholders, underscoring a long history of making regular dividend payments, although the amount and any change from prior quarters are not described.

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Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

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Quarterly dividend per common share: $0.01 per share Record date: September 25, 2026 Payment date: September 30, 2026 +1 more

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Quarterly dividend per common share $0.01 per share Quarterly cash dividend declared August 20, 2026 on outstanding common stock

Record date September 25, 2026 Shareholders of record on this date will receive the $0.01 dividend

Payment date September 30, 2026 Expected payment date for the $0.01 per share quarterly dividend

Consecutive quarterly dividends 133 This is the 133rd consecutive quarterly dividend paid to common shareholders

Key Terms

quarterly cash dividend, shareholders of record, Depositary Shares, non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock

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quarterly cash dividend financial

"declared a quarterly cash dividend on First Guaranty's outstanding shares"

A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.

shareholders of record financial

"payable to shareholders of record as of September 25, 2026"

Shareholders of record are the people officially listed as owners of a company's stock on a specific date. This matters because only these shareholders are entitled to receive dividends or vote at company meetings. It's like being on the official guest list for a party—you get to enjoy the perks and have a say.

Depositary Shares financial

"Depositary Shares (each representing a 1/40th interest in a share"

Depositary shares are tradable certificates that represent a fractional piece of a larger security held by a third-party bank, like owning a slice of a single big pie instead of the whole pie. They let companies issue and investors buy smaller, more affordable portions of preferred stock or other instruments; holders usually receive proportional dividends and market pricing similar to ordinary shares, but may have limited voting rights and different liquidity or tax implications, which can affect income and resale value.

non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock financial

"6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative perpetual preferred stock"

Non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock is a type of investment that pays a fixed dividend forever, without a set end date. If the company skips some dividends in a year, you don’t get that money later, and it’s gone forever. It matters because investors get regular income but may miss out if the company faces financial trouble.

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What dividend did First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) declare in this 8-K?

First Guaranty Bancshares declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on its outstanding common stock, as approved by the Board of Directors on August 20, 2026.

When is the record date for FGBI’s $0.01 dividend?

The record date is September 25, 2026. Shareholders of record as of that date will be eligible to receive the $0.01 per share quarterly cash dividend on common stock.

When will First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) pay the declared dividend?

The quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share is expected to be paid on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 25, 2026.

How long has FGBI been paying consecutive quarterly dividends?

This dividend is described as the 133rd consecutive quarterly dividend paid to common shareholders of First Guaranty Bancshares, indicating a long-standing pattern of quarterly distributions.

Does this 8-K dividend relate to FGBI’s preferred stock or depositary shares?

The disclosure concerns a quarterly cash dividend on common stock only. While the company lists depositary shares representing preferred stock on Nasdaq, no dividend information on those securities is provided here.

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Available on EDGAR 09/10/2026 - 04:31 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/10/2026 - 04:30 PM EDT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 10, 2026

FIRST GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)




Louisiana	001-37621	26-0513559
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification Number)

400 East Thomas Street
Hammond, Louisiana		70401
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)


(985) 345-7685
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $1 par value

FGBI

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Depositary Shares (each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative perpetual preferred stock)

FGBIP

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 8.01 Other Events

On August 20, 2026 the Board of Directors of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. ("First Guaranty") declared a quarterly cash dividend on First Guaranty's outstanding shares of common stock of $0.01 per share. The dividend will be payable to shareholders of record as of September 25, 2026 and is expected to be paid on September 30, 2026. This is the 133rd consecutive quarterly dividend paid to common shareholders.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.




	FIRST GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC.
	(Registrant)
Date: September 10, 2026
	By:	/s/Eric J. Dosch
		Eric J. Dosch
		Chief Financial Officer

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