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August 30, 2016 Lisa O'Deay

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Investar Bank Proud 2016 LSU 100 Honoree Baton Rouge, La. - LSU announced yesterday their 100 Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses and Investar Bank is proud to be an honoree. The LSU 100 is a highly competitive program that identifies, recognizes and celebrates the 100 fastest growing Tiger-owned or Tiger-led businesses in the world.

"I am humbled by Investar Bank being selected to the LSU 100," said John D'Angelo, President and CEO, Investar Bank. "To become a $1 billion publically traded bank with an incredible staff in under a decade is amazing. I look forward to celebrating this achievement with the team."

The Sixth Annual reception and dinner will be held at L'Auberge Casino Hotel on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Baton Rouge, La. For more information, visit www.lsu100.com.

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Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: ISTR), parent company of wholly-owned subsidiary Investar Bank, had total assets of approximately $1.1 billion as of June 30, 2016. Investar Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Baton Rouge, La. offering extensive banking products and services for individuals and businesses for 10 years. The Bank serves four markets in Southeast Louisiana with currently 10 branches: the Baton Rouge area (three branches in Baton Rouge, one in Denham Springs, one in Port Allen and one in Prairieville), Hammond, Lafayette and the New Orleans area (one in Metairie and one in Mandeville). Member FDIC. To learn more, visit www.InvestarBank.com.

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