Investar (ISTR) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, at Investar Tower in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

• Shareholders of record as of March 23, 2026, are eligible to vote on key proposals.

• Proxy materials are available online, with options to request paper or email copies.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of 13 directors, each for a one-year term.

• Ratification of BDO USA, P.C. as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay).

• Advisory vote on frequency of future say-on-pay votes, with board recommending 1 year.

• Approval of the Second Amended and Restated 2017 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting for all director nominees and key proposals.

• List of 13 director nominees provided, including current and new candidates.