How much will First Guaranty (FGBI) pay per Depositary Share on June 1, 2026?

Holders of First Guaranty’s Depositary Shares will receive $0.421875 per Depositary Share as a quarterly distribution. This payment reflects the underlying $16.875 per share dividend on the 6.75% Series A preferred stock represented by each Depositary Share.

First Guaranty (NASDAQ: FGBI) declares Series A preferred dividend

Q: What dividend did First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) declare on its preferred stock?

First Guaranty declared a quarterly cash dividend of $16.875 per share on its 6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, which translates into $0.421875 per Depositary Share since each Depositary Share represents a 1/40th interest in a preferred share.

Q: When is the record date for First Guaranty’s Series A preferred dividend?

The record date for the Series A preferred dividend is May 15, 2026 . Investors who are holders of record of the Depositary Shares on that date will be entitled to receive the $0.421875 per Depositary Share quarterly distribution announced by the Board.

Q: When will First Guaranty (FGBI) pay the declared Series A preferred dividend?

The Series A preferred dividend will be paid on June 1, 2026 . On that date, First Guaranty will pay the dividend to the depositary, which will then distribute $0.421875 per Depositary Share to holders of record as of May 15, 2026.

Q: Which security of First Guaranty is affected by the $0.421875 dividend?

The Depositary Shares of First Guaranty are affected, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. Each Depositary Share will receive a $0.421875 quarterly distribution under the declared dividend.

Q: How are First Guaranty’s Depositary Shares linked to its Series A preferred stock?

Each Depositary Share represents a 1/40th interest in one share of First Guaranty’s 6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The declared $16.875 per share quarterly dividend on the preferred stock results in $0.421875 being paid per Depositary Share.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. Holders of its Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of this Series A preferred, will receive $0.421875 per Depositary Share. This comes from a $16.875 per share quarterly dividend on the underlying Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend will be paid on June 1, 2026 to holders of record of the Depositary Shares as of May 15, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

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.

Key Figures

Dividend per Depositary Share: $0.421875 per Depositary Share Dividend per Series A preferred share: $16.875 per share Preferred dividend rate: 6.75% +3 more

6 metrics

Dividend per Depositary Share $0.421875 per Depositary Share Quarterly distribution on Depositary Shares representing Series A preferred

Dividend per Series A preferred share $16.875 per share Quarterly cash dividend on 6.75% Series A preferred stock

Preferred dividend rate 6.75% Fixed rate on Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock

Interest represented by each Depositary Share 1/40th of a preferred share Each Depositary Share equals 1/40th interest in Series A preferred

Record date May 15, 2026 Holders of record on this date receive the June 1 dividend

Payment date June 1, 2026 Date dividend is paid to depositary and then to holders

Key Terms

Depositary Shares, 6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, quarterly cash dividend, holders of record

4 terms

Depositary Shares financial

"holders of record as of May 15, 2026 (the "Depository Shares Record Date") of its depositary shares (the "Depositary Shares"), each representing"

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.

6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock financial

"each representing a 1/40th interest in the Corporation's 6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock")"

quarterly cash dividend financial

"resulting from First Guaranty's declaration of a $16.875 per share of Series A Preferred Stock quarterly cash dividend, which underlies the Depositary 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.

holders of record financial

"holders of record as of May 15, 2026 (the "Depository Shares Record Date") of its depositary shares"

Names listed on a company’s official register at a specific cut-off date who are legally entitled to receive dividends, vote on corporate matters, or participate in other shareholder actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: only those on the list at the snapshot time get the invitation or benefits, so investors watch the record date to know whether they will receive payouts or voting rights for a given corporate action.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/01/2026 - 04:39 PM

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): May 1, 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 April 16, 2026 the Board of Directors of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. ("First Guaranty") announced that on June 1, 2026, holders of record as of May 15, 2026 (the "Depository Shares Record Date") of its depositary shares (the "Depositary Shares"), each representing a 1/40th interest in the Corporation's 6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), will receive a quarterly distribution in the amount of $0.421875 per Depositary Share, resulting from First Guaranty's declaration of a $16.875 per share of Series A Preferred Stock quarterly cash dividend, which underlies the Depositary Shares. On June 1, 2026, the Series A Preferred Stock dividend will be paid to the depositary for the Series A Preferred Stock. The depositary will, in turn, distribute such dividend to the holders of record of the Depositary Shares as of the Depositary Shares Record Date.

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: May 1, 2026
	By:	/s/Eric J. Dosch
		Eric J. Dosch
		Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What dividend did First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) declare on its preferred stock?

First Guaranty declared a quarterly cash dividend of $16.875 per share on its 6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, which translates into $0.421875 per Depositary Share since each Depositary Share represents a 1/40th interest in a preferred share.

When is the record date for First Guaranty’s Series A preferred dividend?

The record date for the Series A preferred dividend is May 15, 2026. Investors who are holders of record of the Depositary Shares on that date will be entitled to receive the $0.421875 per Depositary Share quarterly distribution announced by the Board.

When will First Guaranty (FGBI) pay the declared Series A preferred dividend?

The Series A preferred dividend will be paid on June 1, 2026. On that date, First Guaranty will pay the dividend to the depositary, which will then distribute $0.421875 per Depositary Share to holders of record as of May 15, 2026.

Which security of First Guaranty is affected by the $0.421875 dividend?

The Depositary Shares of First Guaranty are affected, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. Each Depositary Share will receive a $0.421875 quarterly distribution under the declared dividend.

How are First Guaranty’s Depositary Shares linked to its Series A preferred stock?

Each Depositary Share represents a 1/40th interest in one share of First Guaranty’s 6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The declared $16.875 per share quarterly dividend on the preferred stock results in $0.421875 being paid per Depositary Share.

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