FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC.
For the period ended Apr 30, 2026. Filed Mar 18, 2026.
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Apr 30, 2026 · Filed Mar 18, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS:
We will hold the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of First US Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. This year we will be conducting the annual meeting online via live webcast in order to allow our shareholders and other attendees to participate from any location. Details regarding how to participate in the virtual annual meeting and the business to be conducted are more fully described in the accompanying notice of the annual meeting and proxy statement.
We have elected to take advantage of Securities and Exchange Commission rules that allow issuers to furnish proxy materials to shareholders on the Internet. We believe that the rules will allow us to provide our shareholders with the information they need, while lowering the costs of delivery and reducing the environmental impact of the Annual Meeting.
Whether or not you plan to participate in the meeting, we encourage you to vote. If you request and receive printed proxy materials, please complete, sign and date the enclosed proxy card and return it by mail or vote online following the instructions included in the materials. Otherwise, please review the instructions regarding your voting options described in the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials that you received in the mail. You may revoke your proxy by voting during the meeting, by signing and delivering a later-dated proxy card, by giving written notice of revocation to the Secretary of the Company or by a later vote via the internet or by telephone at any time before the proxy is voted.
Sincerely,
James F. House Chairperson of the Board President and Chief Executive Officer
Robert Stephen Briggs Lead Independent Director Vice Chairperson of the Board
The accompanying Proxy Statement and instruction form or proxy card are being made available on or about March 18, 2026.
3291 U.S. Highway 280
Birmingham, Alabama 35243
(205) 582-1200
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC.:
First US Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) in a virtual format via live webcast on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, for the following purposes:
| (1) | to elect 12 directors of the Company to serve for the ensuing year; |
| (2) | to ratify the appointment of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC as independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2026; |
| (3) | to approve, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation; and |
| (4) | to transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments or postponements of such meeting. |
The Board of Directors of the Company has fixed the close of business on March 6, 2026, as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. A complete list of the shareholders of the Company will be available and open for examination by any shareholder of the Company during ordinary business hours beginning April 20, 2026.
All shareholders are cordially invited to participate in the virtual Annual Meeting. You will be able to attend the Annual Meeting online and submit your questions during the meeting by visiting https://meetnow.global/MDUQCQD. In order to participate, you will need the control number included on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials or proxy card if you request a hard copy of the proxy materials. Information about the Annual Meeting, including further instructions on how to participate in the Annual Meeting, can be found at the following website: www.edocumentview.com/FUSB.
Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting in person, we urge you to review these materials, and to vote by one of the following means:
| • | Vote via the Internet. You may vote your shares via the internet by following the instructions on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials or proxy card at any time prior to the deadline noted therein. You will need the control number included on your Notice or proxy card to vote electronically. Internet voting is available 24 hours a day. |
| • | Vote by Telephone. You may vote your shares by telephone by calling the toll-free number listed on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials or proxy card on a touch-tone telephone at any time prior to the deadline noted therein. Easy-to-follow voice prompts enable you to vote your shares and confirm that your instructions have been properly recorded. Telephone voting is available 24 hours a day. |
| • | Vote by Mail. You may request a hard copy of the proxy materials, including a proxy card, by following the instructions on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials. If you choose to vote by mail, please complete, sign, date and return your proxy card in the accompanying envelope. Please promptly mail your proxy card to ensure that it is received prior to the Annual Meeting. |
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Beverly J. Dozier
Corporate Secretary
Birmingham, Alabama
March 18, 2026
PROXY STATEMENT
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