Company Research Report: Investar Bank

Company Overview

Name: Investar Bank

Mission of the Company: To provide exceptional financial products and personal, down-home service across the Southeastern U.S. Investar Bank aims to deliver big-bank capabilities while remaining a dedicated local professional service known for its community banking approach.

Founded: 2006

Founder: John J. D’Angelo, President and CEO since its inception.

Key People:

Suzanne O. Middleton: Chair

Andrew “Andy” C. Nelson, M.D.: Vice Chair

John J. D’Angelo: Founder, President, and CEO

Other Board Members: Anita M. Fontenot, William H. Hidalgo, Sr., Rose J. Hudson, Gordon “Don” H. Joffrion, III, Robert “Chris” Jordan, Julio A. Melara, Frank L. Walker, James "Jim" E. Yegge, M.D., Scott G. Ginn

Headquarters: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Number of Employees: No information is available

Revenue: No information is available

What the Company is Known For: Investar Bank is recognized for its full-service community banking, offering a wide range of financial services tailored to individuals, professionals, and various sized businesses. The bank has been acknowledged for seven consecutive years as one of LSU's Top 100 Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses.

Products

Personal Banking

Deposit Accounts: Checking, Savings, Personal CDs & IRAs

Loans: HELOC, Auto/Marine/Titled Collateral, Acreage & Lot, Unsecured Loans

Online Services: Personal Online Banking, Zelle®, Mobile Wallet, Allpoint® ATM Network

Small Business Banking

Accounts: Small Business Checking, Savings, CDs & Money Market

Loans & Credit: Real Estate, CD/Savings-Secured, Equipment & Vehicle, Credit Cards, Acreage & Lot, Unsecured Loans

Treasury Management: Tailored business financial management services

Commercial Banking

Accounts: Commercial Checking, Savings, CDs & Money Market

Loans & Credit: Real Estate, CD/Savings-Secured, Equipment & Vehicle, Acreage & Lot, Credit Cards, Unsecured Loans

Services: Litigation Financing, Commercial Online Banking, Mobile Wallet

Recent Developments

New Appointments:

September 19, 2024: Scott Ginn appointed as a board member.

March 4, 2024: Dean Beeson hired as Commercial Market Manager II, SVP.

Partnerships:

March 4, 2024: Investar Bank became the official bank partner of Raising Cane's River Center.

Index Inclusion:

July 1, 2024: Rejoined the Russell 3000® Index, indicating a notable financial standing in the market.

Quarterly Results and Dividends:

Regular announcements of quarterly results and cash dividends, reflecting active financial updates and shareholder engagement.

New Features:

Emphasis on digital banking with services such as online account management, eStatements, linking cards to digital payment options, and mobile app functionalities.

Additional Information

Investar Bank’s strategic approach focuses on security and customer satisfaction, offering educational resources on identity theft, phishing, and other security concerns. The bank prides itself on strong community ties, aiming to provide both technological convenience and personal service to its clientele.

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