FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:

August 16, 2016 Lisa O'Deay

225.227.2330

lisa.odeay@investarbank.com

Investar Bank Remains Operational Throughout Flood Disaster Baton Rouge, La. - Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the major flooding over the past few days in the markets we serve. Investar Bank branches have been open since the water began rising last Friday, August 12. The Bank was also open yesterday, August 15, and again today, August 16, throughout key areas of our communities to service our valued customers. We plan to remain open during this active crisis and throughout the recovery period.

"It is hard to watch my community suffer from this natural disaster," said John D'Angelo, president and CEO, Investar Bank. "But what makes me proud is to watch how this community pulls together to help our neighbors. Thank you to our dedicated employees who worked so hard to open the branches up during the major flooding event. If we can do anything to assist with this tragedy, please feel free to reach out to us."

We're here to help! Investar Bank is dedicated to helping our local communities find resources and lend support. Whether a customer or an employee, we are ready to help those affected by this disaster. Please call us at 866-604-2006 or visit a branch nearest you if we can be of service. For the latest updates on open branches and hours, visit www.InvestarBank.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 nearly 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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