BFST Launches $30M Stock Buyback Plan, Reflecting Shareholder Commitment
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) has announced a $30 million stock market repurchase program for its common stock over the next 24 months. The program is discretionary and can be modified or terminated at any time by the Board of Directors.
The repurchases will be made in the open market or through private transactions, subject to applicable laws and regulations. As of September 30, 2025, BFST has $8.0 billion in assets and $5.7 billion in assets under management through its affiliate Smith Shellnut Wilson LLC (SSW).
BFST operates through its subsidiary b1BANK, which offers commercial and personal banking products and services in Louisiana and Texas. b1BANK has been recognized for its innovation and workplace culture, winning the 2024 Mastercard 'Innovation Award' and being named a multiyear winner of American Banker Magazine's 'Best Banks to Work For'.
The stock market repurchase program reflects BFST's commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The company's strong financial position and subsidiary's industry recognition demonstrate its solid foundation for future growth.
