Business First Bancshares, Inc.

First Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is the parent company of b1BANK. b1BANK, formerly Business First Bank, is a Louisiana state banking association and community-based financial institution offering a full range of banking products and services. The company operates across Louisiana and in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and Houston, utilizing a network of banking centers and loan production offices. Established in 2006, its mission is to be the preferred financial institution for small-to-midsized businesses, their owners, and employees in its markets. This is achieved by recruiting and empowering bankers familiar with their communities and by providing market-leading products and services. First Bancshares, Inc. is one of the largest Louisiana-based financial institutions. As of December 31, 2025, the company reported consolidated total assets of $8.2 billion, total loans of $6.2 billion, total deposits of $6.7 billion, and shareholders' equity of $896.9 million. Its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "BFST". The company's strategy emphasizes local bankers with market experience, supported by centralized risk management and technology, and pursues disciplined growth by selecting desirable markets and recruiting talented banking teams.