Business First Bancshares acquires Waterstone LSP, SBA lending services firm

Business First Bancshares, Inc.

Acquired Waterstone LSP, LLC, an SBA lending services company headquartered in Katy, Texas.
Waterstone founded in 2012 by Mark Danford and Anthony Parrino; will operate as a b1BANK subsidiary.
Waterstone reports through b1BANK Chief Administrative Officer Jerry Vascocu.
No financial terms or deal value disclosed in the press release.
Acquisition signed and closed on February 1, 2024.

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