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|8-KFeb 12, 3:00 PM ET

FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. 8-K

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First US Bancshares Announces 2026 Cash Incentive Program for Executives

What Happened
First US Bancshares, Inc. filed an 8‑K (dated Feb. 12, 2026) reporting that its Compensation Committee established a 2026 Cash Incentive Program on Feb. 9, 2026 for certain executives and key employees. Named participants include James F. House (President & CEO), Thomas S. Elley (CFO), and William C. Mitchell (Senior EVP, Consumer Banking). Target annual cash bonus opportunities are set at 45% of 2026 base salary for Mr. House and 35% for each of Messrs. Elley and Mitchell. Bonuses are tied to corporate financial metrics (consolidated pre‑tax income, ROAA, ROATE, and for Mitchell, indirect loan growth) plus a 20% discretionary component.

Key Details

  • Program established: February 9, 2026; 8‑K filed February 12, 2026.
  • Individual target bonus: House = 45% of 2026 base salary; Elley = 35%; Mitchell = 35%.
  • Performance weighting (named officers): pre‑tax income 25%; ROAA 30% for House & Elley (25% for Mitchell); ROATE 25% for House & Elley (15% for Mitchell); Mitchell also has 15% tied to indirect loan growth. Discretionary component = 20% of total opportunity.
  • Payout schedule: 50% of target at ~80% of budgeted metrics, 100% at 100% of budget, 150% at ~120%; straight‑line interpolation between thresholds.
  • Reductions/recoupment: bonuses may be reduced up to 35% for deterioration in regulatory ratings or negative regulatory findings; payments are subject to clawback for restatements due to material noncompliance or for participant misconduct.

Why It Matters
This program ties executive cash compensation directly to measurable 2026 financial goals (income, ROAA, ROATE, and loan growth), which aligns pay with company performance and shareholder outcomes. The discretionary component allows the committee to reward strategic or qualitative contributions, while the reduction and recoupment provisions protect against regulatory deterioration and misstated results. Investors should note the potential variability in 2026 compensation expense depending on actual performance and any regulatory or accounting issues that could reduce or require repayment of bonuses.