Form 4 Filing for George W. Cummings III

This Form 4 filing details transactions by George W. Cummings III, a director at Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST). On June 25, 2026, Mr. Cummings was granted 998 restricted stock units (RSUs) under the company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. These RSUs will vest on June 25, 2027, and are economically equivalent to common stock, subject to forfeiture. Following this grant, Mr. Cummings directly owns 261,180 shares of common stock, which includes 223,669 pledged shares. Additionally, his spouse owns 3,911 shares. The filing was signed on June 29, 2026.