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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 23, 2024
 
 
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Louisiana
001-38447
20-5340628
(State of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
500 Laurel Street, Suite 101
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  
70801
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (225) 248-7600
 
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
 
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share
BFST 
NASDAQ Global Select Market 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company        ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  
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5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
On May 23, 2024, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (“Business First”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to consider and act upon the items listed below:
 
 
1.
The shareholders of Business First elected the individuals listed below to serve as directors of Business First until the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders by the votes set forth in the table below:
 
   
For
  
Against
  
Abstain
  
Broker Non-
Vote
James J. Buquet, III
  
13,991,350
  
333,623
  
1,663
  
4,197,981
Carol M. Calkins
  
13,944,870
  
380,103
  
1,663
  
4,197,981
Ricky D. Day
  
13,820,546
  
504,327
  
1,763
  
4,197,981
John P. Ducrest
  
13,958,491
  
366,482
  
1,663
  
4,197,981
Mark P. Folse
  
13,899,078
  
424,811
  
2,747
  
4,197,981
J. Vernon Johnson
  
13,990,307
  
334,666
  
1,663
  
4,197,981
Rolfe H. McCollister, Jr.
  
13,568,607
  
747,018
  
11,011
  
4,197,981
Andrew D. McLindon
  
13,907,228
  
417,745
  
1,663
  
4,197,981
David R. Melville, III
  
13,842,024
  
482,949
  
1,663
  
4,197,981
Patrick E. Mockler
  
13,847,135
  
477,838
  
1,663
  
4,197,981
David A. Montgomery, Jr.
  
13,831,115
  
493,858
  
1,663
  
4,197,981
Arthur J. Price
  
13,907,228
  
417,745
  
1,663
  
4,197,981
Aimee Quirk
  
14,015,418
  
309,555
  
1,663
  
4,197,981
Kenneth Wm. Smith
  
13,894,831
  
430,142
  
1,663
  
4,197,981
Keith A. Tillage
  
13,607,452
  
717,521
  
1,663
  
4,197,981
Steven G. White
  
13,200,995
  
1,123,978
  
1,663
  
4,197,981
 
 
 
2.
The shareholders of Business First approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of Business First’s named executive officers by the vote set forth in the table below:
 
For
  
Against
  
Abstain
  
Broker
Non-Vote
13,237,720
  
831,470
  
257,446
  
4,197,981
 
 
 
 
3.
The shareholders of Business First ratified the appointment of FORVIS, LLP, as Business First’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024 by the vote set forth in the table below:
 
For
  
Against
  
Abstain
18,251,667
  
77,648
  
195,302
 
 
 
4.
The shareholders of Business First approved the adoption of the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan by the vote set forth in the table below:
 
For
  
Against
  
Abstain
  
Broker
Non-Vote
13,336,404
  
862,045
  
128,187
  
4,197,981
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated: May 23, 2023
 
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
By:
/s/ David R. Melville, III
David R. Melville, III
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
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Entity, Registrant Name BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
Document, Type 8-K
Document, Period End Date May 23, 2024
Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code LA
Entity, File Number 001-38447
Entity, Tax Identification Number 20-5340628
Entity, Address, Address Line One 500 Laurel Street, Suite 101
Entity, Address, City or Town Baton Rouge
Entity, Address, State or Province LA
Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code 70801
City Area Code 225
Local Phone Number 248-7600
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Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock
Trading Symbol BFST 
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
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Entity, Central Index Key 0001624322
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