Business First Bancshares, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (parent of b1BANK) filed an 8-K on January 22, 2026 announcing its financial results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2025 via a press release dated January 22, 2026. The Board declared a common quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share and a preferred quarterly dividend of $18.75 per share (1.875% for the quarter; 7.50% annualized). The record date for both dividends is February 15, 2026, and the scheduled payment date is February 28, 2026 (or as soon as practicable).

Key Details

• Press release announcing results and dividends dated January 22, 2026 (filed as Exhibit 99.1).
• Common dividend: $0.15 per common share; record date Feb 15, 2026; payment date Feb 28, 2026.
• Preferred dividend: $18.75 per preferred share (quarterly = 1.875%; annual = 7.50%); same record and payment dates.
• Regulation FD disclosure and an investor presentation (dated Jan 22, 2026) were furnished with the filing.

Why It Matters
Investors get two main takeaways: the company publicly released its 2025 year-end and quarter results (details are in the press release and investor presentation) and authorized cash returns via both common and preferred dividends with specific record and payment dates. The declared dividends provide near-term cash return to shareholders and the filings ensure material results were disclosed under Regulation FD. For full financial details, review the company’s press release and investor presentation included as exhibits to the 8-K.