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Director-linked trust boosts First Guaranty (FGBI) stake with 109K-share buy

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Filing Sentiment
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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. director Bruce McAnally reported an indirect open-market purchase tied to a trust. On April 30, 2026, the BMAC Irrevocable Asset Trust, for which he is trustee, bought 109,051 shares of common stock at $9.17 per share, bringing that trust’s holdings to 441,587 shares.

The Form 4 also lists multiple indirect holdings through other trusts, retirement accounts, and an affiliate, along with 3,253 shares held directly. A footnote states that McAnally disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

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Insider McAnally Bruce
Role null
Bought 109,051 shs ($1000K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase COMMON STOCK 109,051 $9.17 $1000K
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Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 441,587 shares (Indirect, By trust, BMAC Irrevocable Asset Trust, Bruce McAnally Trustee); COMMON STOCK — 3,253 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. All shares held jointly with spouse. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Open-market purchase size 109,051 shares Common stock bought on April 30, 2026
Purchase price $9.17 per share Price for 109,051 common shares
Trust holdings after purchase 441,587 shares BMAC Irrevocable Asset Trust position following transaction
Direct holdings 3,253 shares Shares held directly by Bruce McAnally
TMAC Irrevocable Asset Trust holdings 10,678 shares Indirect ownership via TMAC Irrevocable Asset Trust
Tina McAnally 2007 Trust holdings 11,403 shares Indirect ownership via Tina McAnally 2007 Trust
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
indirect ownership financial
""ownership_type": "indirect""
Irrevocable Asset Trust financial
"By trust, BMAC Irrevocable Asset Trust, Bruce McAnally Trustee"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest"
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*
McAnally Bruce

(Last)(First)(Middle)
400 EAST THOMAS STREET

(Street)
HAMMOND LOUISIANA 70401

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. [ FGBI ]
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)
04/30/2026
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 STOCK04/30/2026P109,051A$9.17441,587IBy trust, BMAC Irrevocable Asset Trust, Bruce McAnally Trustee(2)
COMMON STOCK3,253(1)D
COMMON STOCK1,572IBy IRA
COMMON STOCK220IBy Roth IRA
COMMON STOCK2,583IBy spouse's IRA(2)
COMMON STOCK10,678IBy trust, TMAC Irrevocable Asset Trust, Bruce McAnally Trustee(2)
COMMON STOCK633IBy affiliate, Medicine Shoppes, Inc.(2)
COMMON STOCK11,403IBy trust, Tina McAnally 2007 Trust, Tina McAnally Trustee(2)
COMMON STOCK385IBy Keestra Financial (McKinney Wealth Management), Tina McAnally 2007 Trust(2)
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. All shares held jointly with spouse.
2. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
/s/ Bruce McAnally05/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) report for Bruce McAnally?

First Guaranty Bancshares reported an indirect open-market purchase linked to director Bruce McAnally. The BMAC Irrevocable Asset Trust, where he is trustee, bought 109,051 common shares on April 30, 2026, at $9.17 per share, increasing that trust’s reported holdings to 441,587 shares.

How many First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) shares were bought and at what price?

An entity associated with director Bruce McAnally bought 109,051 First Guaranty Bancshares common shares. The open-market purchase price was $9.17 per share on April 30, 2026, according to the Form 4 insider filing data provided for the BMAC Irrevocable Asset Trust.

What are Bruce McAnally’s indirect holdings in FGBI after the reported transaction?

After the reported transaction, the BMAC Irrevocable Asset Trust holds 441,587 FGBI shares. The filing also lists additional indirect holdings through several trusts, IRAs, and an affiliate, with separate reported balances such as 11,403 shares and 10,678 shares in other named trusts.

Does Bruce McAnally hold First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) shares directly?

Yes. The Form 4 shows Bruce McAnally holding 3,253 First Guaranty Bancshares common shares directly. Other positions are reported as indirect holdings through trusts, IRAs, and an affiliate, reflecting different ownership structures beyond his personal direct account.

How does the Form 4 describe Bruce McAnally’s beneficial ownership of FGBI shares?

A footnote explains that Bruce McAnally disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. Many positions are held through trusts, retirement accounts, or affiliates, so the filing clarifies limits on his beneficial ownership of these indirect holdings.

What entities hold First Guaranty Bancshares (FGBI) shares associated with Bruce McAnally?

Reported entities include the BMAC Irrevocable Asset Trust, the TMAC Irrevocable Asset Trust, the Tina McAnally 2007 Trust, various IRAs and a Roth IRA, and Medicine Shoppes, Inc. Each entity holds a separate block of FGBI common shares as disclosed in the Form 4.