First US Bancshares director granted phantom units

FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. director David Peter Hale received a grant of 561.69 Phantom Stock Units on March 31, 2026 as a compensation award.

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FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. director David Peter Hale received a grant of 561.69 Phantom Stock Units on March 31, 2026 as a compensation award. These units convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis and are settled in shares at the end of the deferral period.

Following this grant, Hale directly holds a total of 20,357.48 Phantom Stock Units, including 87.77 units attributable to quarterly dividends accrued under the company’s Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 561.69 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Hale David Peter

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Phantom Stock Units	561.69	$15.30	$9K

Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock Units — 20,357.48 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. The units convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
2. F2. Includes 87.77 shares attributable to quarterly dividends accrued under the First US Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
3. F3. The phantom stock units were accrued under the First US Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and are to be settled in common stock at the end of the deferral period.

Key Figures

Phantom stock units granted: 561.69 units Total phantom units after grant: 20,357.48 units Dividend-attributable phantom units: 87.77 units +2 more

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Phantom stock units granted 561.69 units Grant on March 31, 2026

Total phantom units after grant 20,357.48 units Holdings following March 31, 2026 award

Dividend-attributable phantom units 87.77 units Accrued from quarterly dividends under deferred compensation plan

Grant price per unit $15.30 per unit Phantom Stock Units award on March 31, 2026

Conversion ratio 1 unit : 1 share Phantom Stock Units convert into common stock

Key Terms

Phantom Stock Units, Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, 1-for-1 basis, settled in common stock

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Phantom Stock Units financial

"The units convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis."

Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.

Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan financial

"accrued under the First US Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan"

1-for-1 basis financial

"The units convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis."

settled in common stock financial

"are to be settled in common stock at the end of the deferral period."

FAQ

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What did director David Peter Hale report in this Form 4 for FUSB?

Director David Peter Hale reported receiving 561.69 Phantom Stock Units as a compensation grant. These units were awarded on March 31, 2026 and increase his total Phantom Stock Units to 20,357.48 under the company’s non-employee directors’ deferred compensation plan.

What are Phantom Stock Units in the context of FIRST US BANCSHARES (FUSB)?

Phantom Stock Units are derivative awards that track the value of common stock and are ultimately settled in shares. For FIRST US BANCSHARES, each unit converts into one share of common stock, generally delivered at the end of a defined deferral period under the directors' compensation plan.

How many Phantom Stock Units does Hale hold after this FUSB transaction?

After the March 31, 2026 grant, Hale holds 20,357.48 Phantom Stock Units. This figure includes both the new 561.69-unit award and previously accrued amounts, such as additional units credited from quarterly dividends under the deferred compensation plan.

How do the FUSB Phantom Stock Units convert into common stock?

The Phantom Stock Units convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis, meaning each unit becomes one FUSB share. Settlement occurs in common stock at the end of the deferral period specified by the Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.

What role do dividends play in Hale’s Phantom Stock Units at FUSB?

Hale’s Phantom Stock Unit balance includes 87.77 units attributable to quarterly dividends under the deferred compensation plan. Instead of paying cash, the plan credits additional phantom units corresponding to dividend amounts, increasing the total units that will later settle in stock.

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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^*

Hale David Peter

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3291 US HIGHWAY 280

(Street)

BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA 35243

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. [ FUSB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026

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X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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
Phantom Stock Units	(1)	03/31/2026		A		561.69(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	561.69(2)	$15.3	20,357.48	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The units convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

2. Includes 87.77 shares attributable to quarterly dividends accrued under the First US Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.

3. The phantom stock units were accrued under the First US Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and are to be settled in common stock at the end of the deferral period.

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