Bart Caraway granted 32,136 TCBX shares in new restricted stock award

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Caraway Bart reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Third Coast Bancshares director and officer Bart Caraway received a grant of 32,136 shares of restricted common stock on March 15, 2026 at $0.00 per share as equity compensation, not an open-market purchase. These restricted shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the grant’s anniversary, subject to the award terms.

After the grant, Caraway directly holds 164,160 common shares, with additional indirect holdings of 2,746 shares by an IRA and 4,534 shares by an ESOP, giving a clearer view of his total equity stake.

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^*

Caraway Bart

(Last) (First) (Middle)

20202 HIGHWAY 59 NORTH, SUITE 190

(Street)

HUMBLE TX 77338

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. [ TCBX ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/15/2026

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	03/15/2026		A		32,136(1)	A	$0	164,160	D
Common Stock								2,746	I	By IRA
Common Stock								4,534	I	By ESOP

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. Represents shares of restricted common stock, which vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the anniversary of the grant date, subject to the terms of the award.

Remarks:

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

	/s/ R. John McWhorter, attorney-in-fact	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Bart Caraway report in this Form 4 for Third Coast Bancshares (TCBX)?

Bart Caraway reported receiving 32,136 shares of restricted common stock in Third Coast Bancshares as an equity grant. The shares were awarded at $0.00 per share as compensation, rather than bought in the open market, and increase his direct shareholdings.

How do the new restricted shares for TCBX vest for Bart Caraway?

The 32,136 restricted shares granted to Bart Caraway vest in three equal annual installments, beginning on the anniversary of the grant date. Vesting remains subject to the terms of the award, which typically include continued service or other specified conditions.

What is Bart Caraway’s total direct and indirect ownership in TCBX after this filing?

Following the grant, Bart Caraway directly owns 164,160 shares of Third Coast Bancshares common stock. He also has indirect holdings of 2,746 shares by an IRA and 4,534 shares by an ESOP, showing both personal and benefit-plan-related ownership stakes.

Was the TCBX Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 shows a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. The transaction is coded as an “A” grant, award, or other acquisition, with a price of $0.00 per share, indicating equity awarded under a company compensation or incentive plan.

What does the restricted stock grant mean for TCBX governance and alignment?

The restricted stock grant increases Bart Caraway’s equity stake in Third Coast Bancshares, aligning his interests more closely with shareholders. Because the 32,136 shares vest over three years, they also encourage longer-term commitment and performance consistent with the award’s terms.