BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in Investar Holding Corp to 5.1%

BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A on April 27, 2026, disclosing a 5.1% ownership stake in Investar Holding Corp (ISTR). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, BlackRock beneficially owns 700,807 shares of common stock. This filing represents an increase in holdings, as the previous ownership percentage and share count were reported as zero. The reporting person, a parent holding company based in New York, maintains sole voting power over 690,933 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 700,807 shares. The filing indicates that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. Various subsidiaries of BlackRock are identified as having the right to receive dividends or proceeds from the sale of the stock, though no single person's interest exceeds five percent of the total outstanding shares. This amendment (No. 2) confirms BlackRock's status as a significant institutional investor in the Louisiana-based bank holding company.