Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) director awarded 1,431 RSUs of stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Investar Holding Corp director Frank L. Walker reported a stock-based compensation grant. On 1/21/2026 he received 1,431 shares of common stock at a reported price of $0, reflecting a grant of restricted stock units that convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis.

After this grant, Walker directly beneficially owns 14,225 shares of Investar common stock, in addition to 1,305 shares held indirectly through his employer's 401(k) plan. Twenty percent of the RSUs will vest on 1/21/2027, and the remaining units will vest in four substantially equal annual installments beginning on 1/1/2028, spreading the ownership benefits over several years.

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^*

Walker Frank L.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O INVESTAR HOLDING CORPORATION

10500 COURSEY BLVD.

(Street)

BATON ROUGE LA 70816

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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)
01/21/2026

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	01/21/2026		A(1)		1,431	A	$0	14,225	D
Common Stock								1,305	I	Held through employer's 401(k)

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 ("RSUs") that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Twenty percent of the RSUs will vest on 1/21/2027 and the remaining RSUs will vest in four substantially equal annual installments beginning on 1/1/2028.

	/s/ Frank L. Walker	01/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) report for Frank L. Walker?

Investar Holding Corp director Frank L. Walker reported an award of 1,431 shares of common stock on 1/21/2026, tied to restricted stock units that convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis.

How many Investar (ISTR) shares does Frank L. Walker own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported grant, Frank L. Walker beneficially owns 14,225 shares of Investar common stock directly and 1,305 shares indirectly, which are held through his employer's 401(k) plan.

What is the vesting schedule for Frank L. Walker’s RSUs at Investar Holding Corp (ISTR)?

The filing states that 20% of the RSUs will vest on 1/21/2027. The remaining RSUs will vest in four substantially equal annual installments beginning on 1/1/2028.

What type of securities were involved in Frank L. Walker’s Investar (ISTR) grant?

The award consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) that convert into Investar common stock on a one-for-one basis, as described in the explanation of responses.

Was Frank L. Walker’s Investar (ISTR) share grant a purchase or a compensation award?

The Form 4 shows transaction code A for acquisition at a price of $0 per share and explains this as a grant of restricted stock units, indicating it is a compensation award rather than an open-market purchase.

How are Frank L. Walker’s indirect Investar (ISTR) holdings described?

The filing lists 1,305 shares of Investar common stock as indirectly owned, with the nature of ownership described as held through employer's 401(k).