BancPlus Corp. Reports Director Changes and Officer Appointments

TL;DR

BancPlus Corp. shakes up board, adjusts exec pay.

AI Summary

BancPlus Corp. announced on December 18, 2025, changes in its board of directors and officer appointments. Specifically, the company reported the departure of a director and the election of a new director, along with adjustments to its executive compensation arrangements.

Why It Matters

Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing reports routine corporate governance changes and does not indicate any significant financial distress or operational issues.

Key Players & Entities

• BancPlus Corp. (company) — Registrant
• December 18, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• Mississippi (location) — State of Incorporation
• 601-898-8300 (phone_number) — Registrant's Telephone Number

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $25,000 — ds in the form of an annual retainer of $25,000 and a monthly attendance fee of $2,000,
• $2,000 — $25,000 and a monthly attendance fee of $2,000, provided they attend the regular month

Filing Documents

• ck0001118004-20251218.htm (8-K) — 54KB
• 0001193125-25-327931.txt ( ) — 176KB
• ck0001118004-20251218.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 39KB
• ck0001118004-20251218_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB

From the Filing

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 18, 2025 BANCPLUS CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Mississippi (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 333-236022 64-0655312 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1068 Highland Colony Parkway Ridgeland , MS 39157 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) ( 601 ) 898-8300 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered None N/A N/A Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions ( see General Instruction A.2. below): Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging Growth Company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers . On December 18, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "BancPlus Board") of BancPlus Corporation ("the Registrant" or "BancPlus") and the Board of Directors (the "Bank Board", and together with the BancPlus Board, the "Boards") of BankPlus ("BankPlus"), the Registrant's wholly-owned bank subsidiary, appointed each of Mr. David Barksdale, age 49, Ms. Margaret Peaster, age 53, and Mr. Scott Polakoff, age 65, to the Boards, effective January 1, 2026. Each of Mr. Barksdale, Ms. Peaster, and Mr. Polakoff will serve as a Class I director with a term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Each of Mr. Barksdale, Ms. Peaster, and Mr. Polakoff is an "independent" director under Section 303A.02 of the Listed Company Manual of the New York Stock Exchange. Each of Mr. Barksdale's, Ms. Peaster's, and Mr. Polakoff's appointment as a director was not pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with respect to any other person. There are no family relationships between any of Mr. Barksdale, Ms. Peaster, and Mr. Polakoff and any director or executive officer of the Registrant, and, except for the mortgage loan to Mr. Barksdale as described herein, there are no transactions between each of Mr. Barksdale, Ms. Peaster, and Mr. Polakoff and the Registrant that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Barksdale obtained a mortgage from BankPlus. This loan was made in the ordinary course of business, was made on substantially the same terms (including interest rates and collateral) as those prevailing at the time for comparable loans with persons not related to BankPlus, and did not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features. No decision has been made with respect to the appointment of Mr. Barksdale, Ms. Peaster, or Mr. Polakoff to committees of the BancPlus Board at this time. David Barksdale . Mr. Barksdale has served as Principal at Alluvian Capital, LLC, a privately held company with diversified investments in the telecommunications and software industries, since 2014. Mr. Barksdale previously served as Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Spread Networks, LLC, which was acquired by Zayo Group in 2018. During his tenure as CEO, Spread Networks completed construction of its Chicago-to-New York fiber optic network and expansion of services throughout the greater Chicago and New York markets. Mr. Barksdale served as a director at Sanderson Farms until its sale to Cargill, Incorporated and Wayne Farms LLC, and a director at Tristar Acquisition I Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, from 2021 to 2023. On the Sanderson Farms board David served as Chair of the Audit Committee. David is an active member of several nonprofit boards in New Orleans, including Tulane Unive

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