FGBI - First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.

Insider Purchase by Smith Edgar R. III (Dir, 10%)

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Trade Summary

5 days ago, Smith Edgar R. III, serving as Dir, 10% owner at First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (FGBI), purchased 109,051 shares at $9.17 per share, for a total transaction value of $999,998.00. Following this transaction, Smith Edgar R. III now holds 5,438,435 shares of FGBI.

This purchase represents a 2.00% increase in Smith Edgar R. III's stake in the company. This is considered a medium-conviction trade.

The trade was executed on Thursday, April 30, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Monday, May 4, 2026, 4 days after the trade was made.

First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. operates in the FINANCIAL SERVICES sector, specifically within the BANKS - REGIONAL industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Smith Edgar R. III

Smith Edgar R. III

Dir, 10%

Edgar R. Smith III is an independent director of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (FGBI), serving on the company's board since October 16, 2014, and on the board of its subsidiary First Guaranty Bank since February 2007.[[1]](https://www.insidertrades.com/first-guaranty-bancshares-inc-stock/edgar-r-smith-iii/)[[4]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/FGBI/people/edgar-r-smith-iii) He is also a director at Business First Bancshares Inc. (BFST).[[2]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/46108/smith-edgar-r.-iii) Smith III holds significant ownership in FGBI, with recent SEC filings showing him owning approximately 2.7 to 4.9 million shares valued between $22 million and $27 million as of mid-2025, alongside substantial holdings in BFST worth over $55 million; his total estimated net worth from these exceeds $77 million.[[2]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/46108/smith-edgar-r.-iii) A prominent insider trader, he purchased 15,000 FGBI shares on November 20, 2025, at $4.97 per share, bringing his direct ownership to over 2.8 million shares.[[1]](https://www.insidertrades.com/first-guaranty-bancshares-inc-stock/edgar-r-smith-iii/) Outside banking, he serves as President of Big 4 Trucking, Inc., and Co-Owner of Smith & Hood Holding Co., with the latter entity (along with William Hood) beneficially owning about 40% of FGBI's common stock as of late 2022.[[5]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/EDGAR-SMITH-A0GH3J/)[[8]](https://content.edgar-online.com/ExternalLink/EDGAR/0001408534-23-000018.html?hash=cc401917cec0c96a3ab422522fb2f301a88487586aee31652725dad1e0da4d0d&dest=fgbi-20221231_htm) Age 61 as of recent records, detailed education and early career highlights are not specified in available sources.[[4]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/FGBI/people/edgar-r-smith-iii)

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Trade Price

$9.17

Quantity

109,051

Total Value

$999,998.00

Shares Owned

5,438,435

Trade Date

Thursday, April 30, 2026

5 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Monday, May 4, 2026

Filed 4 days after trade

FINANCIAL SERVICESBANKS - REGIONAL

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