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First US Bancshares CFO exercises 7,000 options

First US Bancshares’ senior executive vice president and CFO Thomas S. Elley exercised stock options for 7,000 shares of common stock on June 26, 2026, at an exercise price of $14.11 per share.

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First US Bancshares’ senior executive vice president and CFO Thomas S. Elley exercised stock options for 7,000 shares of common stock on June 26, 2026, at an exercise price of $14.11 per share. These options were granted on February 22, 2017 and vested in equal installments over three years.

In connection with this exercise, 6,220 shares of common stock were delivered at $16.75 per share as a tax-withholding disposition to satisfy exercise-related obligations. After these transactions, he directly holds 36,780 shares of First US Bancshares common stock. The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as indicating a trading plan for these transactions.

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Insider Elley Thomas S
Role SEVP,CFO,Trea,Ast Sec-FUSB
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Stock Option (right to buy) 7,000 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock, $.01 par value 7,000 $14.11 $99K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock, $.01 par value 6,220 $16.75 $104K
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (right to buy) — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock, $.01 par value — 36,780 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. These options were granted on February 22, 2017, and vested in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant.
Options exercised 7,000 shares Stock options exercised on 2026-06-26 into common stock
Exercise price $14.11 per share Exercise price for 7,000 stock options converted to common stock
Shares withheld for obligations 6,220 shares Common shares delivered at $16.75 per share in a tax-withholding disposition
Direct holdings after transaction 36,780 shares Direct common stock holdings following the reported transactions
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Transaction in Stock Option (right to buy) derivative security reported for June 26, 2026"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Transaction coded F described as a tax-withholding disposition of common stock shares"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security into common stock at a fixed exercise price"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

FAQ

What insider stock transaction did FUSB report for Thomas S. Elley?

Thomas S. Elley, senior executive vice president and CFO, exercised 7,000 stock options into common shares at an exercise price of $14.11 on June 26, 2026, with a related tax-withholding disposition of 6,220 shares at $16.75 per share.

How many FUSB shares does Thomas S. Elley own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Thomas S. Elley directly owns 36,780 shares of First US Bancshares common stock. This figure reflects his stated post-transaction position in common shares and does not address any separate indirect or derivative interests.

What was the purpose of the FUSB share disposition coded "F"?

The transaction coded "F" is a tax-withholding disposition in which 6,220 common shares were delivered at $16.75 per share to satisfy obligations associated with the option exercise, such as paying the exercise price and/or related tax liabilities.

When were the FUSB stock options exercised by the CFO originally granted and how did they vest?

The stock options exercised on June 26, 2026 were granted on February 22, 2017. They vested in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, resulting in full vesting over a three-year period.

Were Thomas S. Elley’s FUSB transactions executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Rule 10b5-1 affirmation checkbox is not marked as adopted, and the disclosure provides no indication that these transactions occurred under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, implying they were not reported as pre-arranged under such a plan.

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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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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*
Elley Thomas S

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SEVP,CFO,Trea,Ast Sec-FUSB
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/26/2026
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 Stock, $.01 par value06/26/2026M7,000A$14.1143,000D
Common Stock, $.01 par value06/26/2026F6,220D$16.7536,780D
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
Stock Option (right to buy)$14.1106/26/2026M7,00002/22/2018(1)02/22/2027Common Stock, $.01 par value7,000$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. These options were granted on February 22, 2017, and vested in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant.
/s/Beverly J. Dozier, by power of attorney06/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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