Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Parent of b1BANK)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: April 26, 2022
Reporting Period: Quarter ended March 31, 2022
Key Financial Metrics
This filing serves as a notification of the release of financial results and does not contain specific numerical data for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The detailed financial metrics are contained in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) and investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2), which are not included in the text of this 8-K.
Material Changes and Corporate Actions
- Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share.
- Record Date: May 15, 2022.
- Payment Date: May 31, 2022 (or as soon as practicable thereafter).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing references supplemental information and an investor presentation regarding Q1 2022 results but does not explicitly state forward-looking guidance, management commentary, specific risks, or contingencies within the text of this report. The filing notes that the information is furnished pursuant to Regulation FD and Item 2.02 and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q1 2022 revenue, net income, and earnings per share figures.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 (Investor Presentation) for detailed financial tables and management commentary.
- Confirm the dividend payment date of May 31, 2022, for shareholder records.
- Verify the trading symbol (BFST) on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.