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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. director reports open‑market share purchases. Director Edgar R. Smith III disclosed multiple purchases of FGBI common stock in November 2025. On November 17, 2025, entities affiliated with him bought 1,500 shares at $5.78 per share. On November 20, 2025, additional purchases included 1,500 shares at $4.85, 15,000 shares at a weighted average price of $4.97, 2,500 shares at $4.81, and 800 shares at $4.95. After these transactions, he reports 2,867,467 shares held directly and several indirect holdings through limited liability companies, reflecting substantial ongoing ownership in the bank’s stock.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Smith Edgar R. III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

400 EAST THOMAS STREET

(Street)

HAMMOND LA 70401

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. [ FGBI ]

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)
11/17/2025

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	11/17/2025		P		1,500	A	$5.78	18,563	I	By: Smith-Hoover Holdings, L.L.C.(1)
COMMON STOCK	11/20/2025		P		1,500	A	$4.85	20,063	I	By: Smith-Hoover Holdings, L.L.C.(1)
COMMON STOCK	11/20/2025		P		15,000	A	$4.97(2)	2,867,467	D
COMMON STOCK	11/20/2025		P		2,500	A	$4.81	21,907	I	By; MACSMITH LLC(1)
COMMON STOCK	11/20/2025		P		800	A	$4.95	341,437	I	By: Smith & Hood Investment, LLC(1)
COMMON STOCK								328,270	I	By: Smith & Tate Investments, LLC(1)
COMMON STOCK								340,344	I	By: Big 4 Investments, LLC(1)
COMMON STOCK								1,062,817	I	By Smith & Hood Holding Company, LLC

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $4.81 to $5.06. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

	/s/ Edgar R. Smith III	11/21/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) report in this Form 4 filing?

The filing shows director Edgar R. Smith III purchased additional shares of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. common stock in multiple open‑market transactions during November 2025.

How many FGBI shares did Edgar R. Smith III buy and at what prices?

The reported purchases include 1,500 shares at $5.78, 1,500 shares at $4.85, 15,000 shares at a weighted average price of $4.97, 2,500 shares at $4.81, and 800 shares at $4.95 per share.

How many First Guaranty Bancshares shares does the director own after these trades?

After the reported transactions, Edgar R. Smith III reports 2,867,467 shares held directly, plus additional indirect holdings through several limited liability companies.

What does the weighted average price disclosure mean in the FGBI Form 4?

One transaction for 15,000 shares is reported at a $4.97 weighted average sale price, with trades executed between $4.81 and $5.06. The reporting person states he will provide full trade details upon request.

Does this FGBI Form 4 include any derivative securities like options or warrants?

The section for derivative securities shows no entries, indicating no reportable options, warrants, or other derivative positions in this filing.

Are any of Edgar R. Smith III’s FGBI holdings indirect through other entities?

Yes. The filing lists indirect ownership through several LLCs, including Smith-Hoover Holdings, L.L.C., MACSMITH LLC, Smith & Hood Investment, LLC, Smith & Tate Investments, LLC, Big 4 Investments, LLC, and Smith & Hood Holding Company, LLC.