As of November 6, 2026, 2 holders' latest Schedule 13D or 13G filings report owning 5% or more of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. The largest reported stake is Smith Edgar R. III's, at 18.2%. 3 filings are on record since July 15, 2025 (Schedule 13D/A, January 5, 2026).
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Key facts
- · Holder: Reynolds Marshall T · Percent: 12.9% · SCHEDULE 13D/A
- · Holder: Smith Edgar R. III · Percent: 18.2% · SCHEDULE 13D/A
- · Holder: Smith Edgar R. III · Percent: 18.9% · SCHEDULE 13D/A
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. has 3 Schedule 13D or 13G filings on record since 2025-07-15. 2 holders' latest filing reports 5% or more of common stock, $1.00 par value per share. Each figure below is the holder's own, as filed, with the filing linked.
Holders
| Holder | Percent | Shares | Latest | Event date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.2% | 2,867,467 | SCHEDULE 13D/A, 2026-01-05 | 2025-12-31 | |
| 12.9% | 2,043,730 | SCHEDULE 13D/A, 2026-01-05 | 2025-12-31 |
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Purpose of Transaction (Item 4)
Smith Edgar R. III
The Reporting Persons acquired the Common Stock reported on this Schedule 13D for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons may in the future acquire additional shares of Common Stock or dispose of some or all of the shares of Common Stock held by them on the open-market or in privately negotiated transactions, on such terms and at such times as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable. Mr. Smith currently serves as a director of the Issuer. None of the Reporting Persons has any present plan or proposal that would result in any actions described in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, except as might be proposed by Mr. Smith in his capacity as a Director of the Issuer or by such Board with the participation of Mr. Smith as a Director. The Reporting Persons reserve the right in the future to formulate any such plans or proposals, and to take any actions with respect to their investments in the Issuer, including any or all actions described in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.Item 4 of the SCHEDULE 13D/A filed 2026-01-05
Reynolds Marshall T
The Reporting Persons acquired the Common Stock reported on this Schedule 13D for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons may in the future acquire additional shares of Common Stock or dispose of some or all of the shares of Common Stock held by them on the open-market or in privately negotiated transactions, on such terms and at such times as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable. Mr. Reynolds currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the Issuer. None of the Reporting Persons has any present plan or proposal that would result in any actions described in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, except as might be proposed by Mr. Reynolds in his capacity as a Director of the Issuer or by such Board with the participation of Mr. Reynolds as a Director. The Reporting Persons reserve the right in the future to formulate any such plans or proposals, and to take any actions with respect to their investments in the Issuer, including any or all actions described in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.Item 4 of the SCHEDULE 13D/A filed 2026-01-05
Timeline
| Filed | Holder | Percent | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-15 | Smith Edgar R. III | 18.9% | SCHEDULE 13D/A |
| 2026-01-05 | Reynolds Marshall T | 12.9% | SCHEDULE 13D/A |
| 2026-01-05 | Smith Edgar R. III | 18.2% | SCHEDULE 13D/A |
Questions about who owns First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.
Who owns First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.?
On this page, 2 holders' latest ownership filings report 5% or more of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.: Smith Edgar R. III (18.2%, Schedule 13D/A, filed 2026-01-05) and Reynolds Marshall T (12.9%, Schedule 13D/A, filed 2026-01-05).
Who are the largest shareholders of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.?
By the share each holder's latest filing reports, the largest holders of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. on this page are Smith Edgar R. III (18.2%) and Reynolds Marshall T (12.9%).
When did Smith Edgar R. III buy into First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.?
The filings give report dates, not purchase dates. The earliest filing from Smith Edgar R. III on this page is the Schedule 13D/A, filed 2025-07-15, reporting 18.9%; its latest, Schedule 13D/A filed 2026-01-05, reports 18.2%. That earliest filing is itself an amendment, which updates an earlier report.
Is this an audit or a full list?
Neither. The ownership list on this page covers only Schedule 13D and 13G filings, which holders make once they own 5% or more of a class of shares (an amendment can report a stake that has since fallen below 5%); 3 such filings are shown here. It is not an audit and not a full cap table: holders who never reached 5% are not listed, and a stake can change after its latest filing.
Also on the record for First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.
| Date | Record | Figure | Our page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | Form D, private offering | $822K sold | Form D page | Source |
| April 22, 2026 | Leadership change: Betsy K. Hood appointed | — | Leadership changes | Source |
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Where this comes from
Anyone who comes to own more than 5% of a class of a listed company's voting shares has to tell the SEC. A holder who may seek to change or influence the company files Schedule 13D, and has to say in Item 4, "Purpose of Transaction", what it intends to do. A holder with no such intent, such as many index and passive funds, may file the shorter Schedule 13G. Both are amended when the stake changes, including when it falls below 5%.
Every row here is one of those filings, linked to the filing itself. Percentages and share counts are exactly as the holder filed them, for the holder the filing names; an amendment showing a lower figure is shown as filed. Item 4 text is quoted word for word. Where a 13D's Item 4 contains a sentence stating a definite intent to influence the company, that sentence is marked and quoted; the page does not describe the holder or its motives beyond the words it filed. Nothing here is investment advice.