Investar Holding Corp — fact timeline

Investar Holding Corp engaged Wipfli LLP as its auditor.

“On June 17, 2026, the Audit Committee engaged Wipfli LLP (“Wipfli”) to serve as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.”

Investar Holding Corp dismissed BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

“On June 17, 2026, Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”), through and with the approval of the audit committee of the board of directors of the Company (the “Audit Committee”), dismissed BDO USA, P.C. (“BDO”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”

Investar Holding Corp engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

“on November 3, 2025, the Company appointed BDO as its independent registered public accounting firm.”

HORNE LLP resigned as auditor of Investar Holding Corp.

“Prior to BDO’s engagement, the Company’s financial statements were audited by HORNE LLP (“Horne”). On November 1, 2025, the partners and professional staff of Horne joined BDO. As a result of this transaction, Horne resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on November 1, 2025, and on November 3, 2025, the Company appointed BDO as its independent registered public accounting firm.”

Investar Holding Corp shareholders approved Approval of the Second Amended and Restated Investar Holding Corporation 2017 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“The shareholders approved the Second Amended and Restated Investar Holding Corporation 2017 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan.”

Investar Holding Corp shareholders approved Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on the Compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, conducting future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers annually.”

Investar Holding Corp shareholders approved Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“The proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers was approved.”

Investar Holding Corp shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the 2026 Fiscal Year at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“The proposal to ratify the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year was approved.”

Investar Holding Corp shareholders approved Election of 13 Directors at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“At the 2026 Annual Meeting of Investar Holding Corporation, held on May 20, 2026, five proposals were submitted to a vote of security holders.”

Investar Holding Corp reported quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income $11.5 million, EPS $0.77 per diluted common share.

“Investar reported net income available to common shareholders of $11.5 million, or $0.77 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2026”

Investar Holding Corp incurred loan of $10.0 million with TIB, N.A. at Wall Street Journal prime rate.

“Investar assumed WFB’s obligations on an unsecured basis with respect to a $10.0 million note to TIB, N.A.”

Investar Holding Corp incurred senior notes of $9.3 million at three-month SOFR rate plus 3.1% maturing June 26, 2033.

“Investar assumed WFB’s obligations with respect to an aggregate principal amount of $9.3 million of junior subordinated debentures (the “Debentures”) underlying $9.0 million in aggregate liquidation amount of trust preferred securities, comprised of (i) $6,186,000 in aggregate principal amount issued to Wichita Falls Statutory Trust I and (ii) $3,093,000 in aggregate principal amount issued to Chico Statutory Trust I.”

Investar Holding Corp completed an acquisition involving Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc. for 3,955,334 shares of common stock and $7.2 million in cash (closed 2026-01-01).

“the merger of First National Bank with and into Investar Bank, with Investar Bank as the surviving bank. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Investar issued an aggregate of 3,955,334 shares of its common stock and $7.2 million in cash to the shareholders of WFB as consideration for the exchange of their shares of WFB common stock. The foregoing description of”

Investar Holding Corp engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor.

“On November 3, 2025, following the resignation of Horne, the Company, through and with the approval of its Audit Committee, appointed BDO as its independent registered public accounting firm.”

HORNE LLP resigned as auditor of Investar Holding Corp.

“☐ Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant On November 1, 2025, the partners and professional staff of HORNE LLP (“Horne”), which was engaged as the independent registered public accounting firm of the registrant, Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”), joined BDO USA, P.C. (“BDO”). As a result of this transaction, Horne resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on November 1, 2025. On November 3, 2025, following the resignation of Horne, the Company, through and with the approval of its Audit Committee, appointed BDO as its independent registered public accounting firm.”

Investar Holding Corp: Established and designated Series A Preferred Stock with 32,500 authorized shares (effective 2025-06-30).

“On June 30, 2025, Investar filed the Articles of Amendment with the Louisiana Secretary of State, which became effective as of June 30, 2025, amending Investar’s Restated Articles of Incorporation, by establishing and designating the newly authorized Series A Preferred Stock of Investar initially consisting of 32,500 authorized shares.”

Anita M. Fontenot resigned as Director at Investar Holding Corp.

“Anita M. Fontenot notified Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”) of her resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), effective on January 20, 2025.”

Scott Ginn was appointed as Director at Investar Holding Corp.

“On September 18, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Scott Ginn to serve as a director of the Board upon recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board (the “Nominating Committee”), effective immediately.”

Investar Holding Corp shareholders approved Election of 11 Directors at the 2024-05-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1: Election of 11 Directors Each of the director nominees listed below was elected to serve as a member of the Company’s board of directors, each to serve a one-year term.”

Investar Holding Corp reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: net income $4.7 million, EPS $0.48 per diluted common share.

“Investar reported net income of $4.7 million, or $0.48 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2024”

David J. Lukinovich resigned as Director at Investar Holding Corp.

“On February 21, 2024, David J. Lukinovich notified Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”) of his resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), effective immediately.”

Investar Holding Corp reported quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: net income $3.5 million, EPS $0.36 per diluted common share.

“Investar reported net income of $3.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2023”

Investar Holding Corp reported quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income $2.8 million, EPS $0.28 per diluted common share.

“Investar reported net income of $2.8 million, or $0.28 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2023”

Investar Holding Corp reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: net income $6.5 million, EPS $0.67 per diluted common share.

“Investar reported net income of $6.5 million, or $0.67 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2023”

James E. Yegge was appointed as Director at Investar Holding Corp.

“the Board increased the size of the Board from 10 to 12 members and appointed Anita M. Fontenot, Julio A. Melara, and James E. Yegge to the Board, effective immediately.”

Julio A. Melara was appointed as Director at Investar Holding Corp.

“the Board increased the size of the Board from 10 to 12 members and appointed Anita M. Fontenot, Julio A. Melara, and James E. Yegge to the Board, effective immediately.”

Anita M. Fontenot was appointed as Director at Investar Holding Corp.

“the Board increased the size of the Board from 10 to 12 members and appointed Anita M. Fontenot, Julio A. Melara, and James E. Yegge to the Board, effective immediately.”

James H. Boyce, III resigned as Director at Investar Holding Corp.

“On June 21, 2023, James H. Boyce, III notified Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”) of his resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), effective immediately.”

Investar Holding Corp shareholders approved Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“The proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved.”

Investar Holding Corp shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of Horne LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the 2023 Fiscal Year at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“The proposal to ratify the appointment of Horne LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2023 fiscal year was approved.”

Investar Holding Corp shareholders approved Election of 10 Directors at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1: Election of 10 Directors Each of the director nominees listed below was elected to serve as a member of the Company’s board of directors, each to serve a one-year term.”

Investar Holding Corp reported first quarter of 2023 results: net income $3.8 million, EPS $0.38 per diluted common share.

“Investar reported net income of $3.8 million, or $0.38 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2023 , compared to net income of $8.9 million, or $0.88 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 , and net income of $10.1 million, or $0.97 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 .”

Robert M. Boyce, Sr. resigned as Director at Investar Holding Corp.

“On February 8, 2023, Robert M. Boyce, Sr. notified Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”) of his resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), effective immediately.”

Investar Holding Corp reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $8.9 million, EPS $0.88 per diluted common share.

“Investar reported net income of $8.9 million, or $0.88 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2022”

John R. Campbell was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Investar Holding Corp.

“On January 23, 2023, Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”) announced the appointment of John R. Campbell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary Investar Bank, National Association effective immediately.”

Corey E. Moore was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at Investar Holding Corp.

“Also effective the same date, Corey E. Moore, was appointed as the Chief Accounting Officer of the Company and Bank.”

Candace J. LeBlanc resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Investar Holding Corp.

“Effective December 29, 2022, Candace J. LeBlanc, Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Investar Bank (the “Bank”), at the conclusion of her maternity leave, resigned from her position to spend more time with her family.”

Investar Holding Corp received a nasdaq compliance regained notice regarding audit committee (rules 5605(c)(2)(A), 5605(c)(4)(B)).

“November 16, 2022, the Board elected Rose J. Hudson to serve as an independent director and a member of the Audit Committee of the Board. As a result, the Company is in compliance with the Audit Committee composition requirements of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A) at the time of this filing. Currently, the Audit Committee consists of the three independent directors.”

Rose J. Hudson was elected as Director at Investar Holding Corp.

“On November 16, 2022, upon recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board, the Board elected Rose J. Hudson to the Board to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Baker’s resignation and appointed her as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee.”

James M. Baker resigned as Director at Investar Holding Corp.

“On November 13, 2022, James M. Baker notified the Company of his resignation from the Board, effective immediately.”

John J. D'Angelo was appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer at Investar Holding Corp.

“Effective as of the Separation Date, the Board of Directors of the Company designated John J. D’Angelo as the interim Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer of the Company”

Christopher L. Hufft departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Investar Holding Corp.

“On November 3, 2022, Christopher L. Hufft, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”) and Investar Bank (the “Bank”), notified the Company of his intent to separate from all positions at the Company and the Bank, to be effective November 4, 2022”

Christopher L. Hufft departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Investar Holding Corp.

“On July 25, 2022, the Company and Christopher L. Hufft, its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, agreed that they would begin focused efforts to identify a successor for Mr. Hufft.”

Thomas C. Besselman, Sr. resigned as Director at Investar Holding Corp.

“On April 18, 2022, Thomas C. Besselman, Sr. notified Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”) of his resignation from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company, effective immediately, and his withdrawal as a director nominee for election at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company (the “2022 Annual Meeting”) on May 18, 2022.”

Dane M. Babin departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Investar Holding Corp.

“On October 20, 2021, Dane M. Babin notified the Company that he was resigning from all positions with the Company and the Bank, effective November 4, 2021.”

Linda M. Crochet was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Investar Holding Corp.

“on October 20, 2021, the board of directors of the Company appointed Linda M. Crochet to serve as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of the Company and the Bank, replacing Dane M. Babin”

Rachel P. Cherco changed role as Chief Accounting Officer at Investar Holding Corp.

“On that day, Rachel P. Cherco, the Company’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will step down from that position but will remain the Executive Vice President and Treasurer of the Company and the Bank.”

Candace J. LeBlanc was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at Investar Holding Corp.

“On August 9, 2021, Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Candace J. LeBlanc as Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary Investar Bank (the “Bank”) effective immediately.”

Travis M. Lavergne resigned as Chief Risk Management and Credit Officer at Investar Holding Corp.

“On July 9, 2021, Travis M. Lavergne notified Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”) that he was resigning from all positions with the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Investar Bank (the “Bank”), effective immediately.”