Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(b) On January 15, 2025, Anita M. Fontenot notified Investar Holding Corporation (the "Company") of her resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board"), effective on January 20, 2025. Ms. Fontenot's decision to resign from the Board was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matters relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.

On January 15, 2025, upon recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board (the "Nominating Committee"), the Board appointed Julio A. Melara chairman of the Board's Audit Committee effective January 20, 2025. Mr. Melara previously served as vice-chairman of the Board's Audit Committee.

On January 15, 2025, upon recommendation of the Nominating Committee, the Board appointed Scott G. Ginn vice-chairman of the Board's Audit Committee effective January 20, 2025.