First Guaranty Bancshares Secures Major Debt Payment Deferral and Interest Flexibility

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First Guaranty Bancshares amended two debt agreements, deferring over $9 million in principal payments until mid-2028 and extending the option to pay interest in stock, significantly boosting liquidity.

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• Principal Payment Waiver Extended

  Principal payments of $1,007,812.50 per quarter on a promissory note are waived for nine consecutive quarters, from March 31, 2026, through March 31, 2028. The next principal payment is now due June 30, 2028.

• Interest Payment Flexibility Extended

  The company retains the option to pay interest in either cash or common stock on both the promissory note and a subordinated note through March 31, 2028.

• Related Party Transaction

  The amendments were made with Smith & Tate Investment, L.L.C., an entity controlled by Edgar Ray Smith, III, a director and principal shareholder of the company.

• Enhanced Liquidity

  This deferral of approximately $9.07 million in principal payments significantly improves the company's short-to-medium term cash flow and financial runway.

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This 8-K filing details critical amendments to two debt instruments, providing significant liquidity relief to First Guaranty Bancshares. The company has secured a waiver of approximately $9.07 million in principal payments on a promissory note for nine consecutive quarters, extending through March 2028. Additionally, the option to pay interest in common stock or cash on both the promissory note and a subordinated note has been extended through the same period. This strategic move, facilitated by a director and principal shareholder, substantially improves the company's near-term cash flow and financial flexibility, especially following its recent sale of Texas banking operations.