Business First Bancshares Director Arthur Price Receives Restricted Stock Units

Arthur Price, a director of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST), received equity compensation through restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 25-26, 2026. On June 25, 2026, Price was granted 998 time-based RSUs under the company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, which will fully vest on June 25, 2027. Each RSU is economically equivalent to one share of common stock. The following day, on June 26, 2026, Price received 1,016 RSUs that had been awarded on June 26, 2025 and vested on their first anniversary. These vested RSUs were converted to common stock, increasing Price's direct holdings by 1,016 shares to 11,680 shares. Additionally, Price indirectly holds 11,000 shares through PEMP Investments, LLC, a company he controls. The filing demonstrates ongoing equity compensation for board members and aligns director interests with shareholder value through stock ownership.