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  "id": 4668747,
  "title": "Regional Bank Director Liquidates 3,235 Shares, Valued at $102,873",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/regional-bank-director-liquidates-3-235-shares-valued-at-102-873",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-31T15:15:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
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    "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/08/31/regional-bank-director-liquidates-3-235-shares-valued-at-usd102-873/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Business First Bancshares Director George W. Cummings III sold 3,235 shares of common stock on August 19, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing. The transaction was valued at $102,873, based on a weighted average sale price of $31.80 per share. As of the market close on August 19, 2026, the stock was trading at $31.05 per share. Business First Bancshares is a regional bank holding company with a market capitalization of approximately $1.0 billion and 832 employees, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The company reported $455.3 million in revenue and $93.0 million in net income on a trailing twelve-month basis, indicating solid profitability within the regional banking sector. BFST's competitive advantage lies in its diversified deposit base, extensive lending capabilities, and deep regional market expertise. Over the past year, the company's stock price has appreciated by 29.48% as of August 20, 2026.",
  "summary": "Cummings reduced his equity stake by just 2%, maintaining ~202,000 total shares worth $6.27 million. The sale occurred as the stock posted a 29% one-year return.",
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        "title": "Regional Bank Director Liquidates 3,235 Shares, Valued at $102,873",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/regional-bank-director-liquidates-3-235-shares-valued-at-102-873-4670678",
        "published": "2026-08-31T15:35:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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