Investar COO gets 4,563-share stock grant

Investar Holding Corp Chief Operations Officer Linda M. Crochet reported compensation-related stock activity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Investar Holding Corp Chief Operations Officer Linda M. Crochet reported compensation-related stock activity. She received a grant of 4,563 restricted stock units that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, vesting in equal increments on the anniversary dates over the next five years.

On the same date, 1,517 shares of common stock were disposed of as a tax-withholding transaction at $27.50 per share to cover obligations tied to the award. After these transactions, she directly owned 29,275 shares of Investar common stock, reflecting a routine equity compensation event rather than an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Crochet Linda M

Role Chief Operations Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	1,517	$27.50	$42K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,563	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 29,275 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Grant of restricted stock units that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Vesting occurs in equal increments on the anniversary dates for the following five years.

Key Figures

Tax-withholding shares: 1,517 shares at $27.50 RSU grant size: 4,563 restricted stock units Post-transaction holdings: 29,275 shares

3 metrics

Tax-withholding shares 1,517 shares at $27.50 Shares delivered to cover tax obligations on 2026-04-01

RSU grant size 4,563 restricted stock units Equity award converting one-for-one into common stock

Post-transaction holdings 29,275 shares Common stock directly owned after reported transactions

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax-withholding disposition, grant, award, or other acquisition

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Grant of restricted stock units that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""

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.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

FAQ

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What insider transactions did Investar (ISTR) report for Linda M. Crochet?

Investar reported that COO Linda M. Crochet received a grant of 4,563 restricted stock units and had 1,517 shares withheld to cover tax obligations. These entries reflect routine equity compensation rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many Investar (ISTR) shares does Linda M. Crochet hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Linda M. Crochet directly owns 29,275 shares of Investar common stock. This figure reflects the net position following the 4,563-share restricted stock grant and the 1,517-share tax-withholding disposition recorded on the same date.

Was the Investar (ISTR) insider transaction an open-market sale or purchase?

The filing shows no open-market sale or purchase. Instead, it records a 4,563-share restricted stock grant and a 1,517-share tax-withholding disposition, where shares were delivered to satisfy tax obligations related to the equity award.

What are the vesting terms of the restricted stock units granted to the Investar COO?

The 4,563 restricted stock units granted to the COO vest in equal increments on the anniversary dates over the following five years. Each unit converts into one share of Investar common stock as vesting occurs, aligning compensation with long-term company performance.

Why were 1,517 Investar (ISTR) shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The 1,517 shares were disposed of as a tax-withholding transaction at $27.50 per share. This means shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities associated with the equity grant, a common mechanism that does not represent an open-market sale decision.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/03/2026 - 04:51 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Crochet Linda M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O INVESTAR HOLDING CORPORATION

10500 COURSEY BLVD.

(Street)

BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 70816

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Investar Holding Corp [ ISTR ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

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
Common Stock	04/01/2026		F		1,517	D	$27.5	24,712	D
Common Stock	04/01/2026		A(1)		4,563	A	$0	29,275	D

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. Grant of restricted stock units that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Vesting occurs in equal increments on the anniversary dates for the following five years.

	/s/ Linda M. Crochet	04/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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