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Saul Centers (NYSE: BFS) SVP receives stock award, 93 shares withheld for taxes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saul Centers SVP-Chief Construction Officer Donald A. Hachey reported routine equity compensation activity. He received 31 shares of common stock at $33.00 per share as dividend equivalents when a restricted stock award vested on May 17, 2026, and 93 shares were withheld at the same price to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, he directly owns 5,602.8121 common shares and continues to hold performance shares tied to 3,600 underlying shares and employee stock options covering 57,500 shares with exercise prices between $33.79 and $59.41.

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Insider Hachey Donald A
Role SVP-Chief Construction Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 93 $33.00 $3K
Grant/Award Common Stock 31 $33.00 $1K
holding Employee Stock Option -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option -- -- --
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,602.812 shares (Direct, null); Employee Stock Option — 5,000 shares (Direct, null); Performance Shares — 900 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares acquired in an exempt transaction as dividend equivalents on filers restricted stock award, which vested on May 17, 2026. The options vest 25% per year over four years from the date of grant.
Stock award 31 shares at $33.00 Dividend equivalents on restricted stock vesting May 17, 2026
Tax withholding shares 93 shares at $33.00 Shares withheld to satisfy tax liability
Direct common shares 5,602.8121 shares Common stock held after transactions
Performance shares underlying 3,600 shares Performance shares with $0.00 exercise price expiring 2029–2031
Options at $33.79 15,000 shares Employee stock options expiring May 12, 2033
Total option exposure 57,500 shares Employee stock options across strikes $33.79–$59.41
Highest option strike $59.41 Employee stock option expiring May 5, 2027
Performance Shares financial
"security_title: "Performance Shares" and underlying security is Common Stock"
Performance shares are a type of company stock given to executives or employees that only become theirs if the company meets specific goals, like hitting certain profits or growth targets. They motivate leaders to work toward the company’s success, because their additional shares depend on achieving these results.
dividend equivalents financial
"Shares acquired in an exempt transaction as dividend equivalents on filers restricted stock award"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
restricted stock award financial
"dividend equivalents on filers restricted stock award, which vested on May 17, 2026"
A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.
Employee Stock Option financial
"security_title: "Employee Stock Option" with specified exercise prices and expirations"
An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" for 93 shares at $33.00"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition" for 31 shares"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Hachey Donald A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
7501 WISCONSIN AVE
SUITE 1500

(Street)
BETHESDA MARYLAND 20814

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SAUL CENTERS, INC. [ BFS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP-Chief Construction Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/17/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/17/2026F93D$335,602.8121D
Common Stock05/17/2026A31(1)A$335,633.8121D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option$59.4105/05/2017(2)05/05/2027Common Stock5,0005,000D
Employee Stock Option$49.4605/11/2018(2)05/11/2028Common Stock5,0005,000D
Employee Stock Option$55.7105/03/2019(2)05/03/2029Common Stock5,0005,000D
Employee Stock Option$5004/24/2020(2)04/24/2030Common Stock7,5007,500D
Employee Stock Option$43.8905/07/2021(2)05/07/2031Common Stock10,00010,000D
Employee Stock Option$47.905/13/2022(2)05/13/2032Common Stock10,00010,000D
Employee Stock Option$33.7905/12/2023(2)05/12/2033Common Stock15,00015,000D
Performance Shares$005/17/202905/17/2029Common Stock900900D
Performance Shares$005/09/203005/09/2030Common Stock1,2001,200D
Performance Shares$005/08/203105/08/2031Common Stock1,5001,500D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares acquired in an exempt transaction as dividend equivalents on filers restricted stock award, which vested on May 17, 2026.
2. The options vest 25% per year over four years from the date of grant.
Remarks:
/s/ Carlos L. Heard, by Power of Attorney05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider activity did Saul Centers (BFS) report for Donald A. Hachey?

Saul Centers reported that SVP-Chief Construction Officer Donald A. Hachey received 31 common shares as a stock award and had 93 shares withheld for taxes. These transactions reflect routine equity compensation rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many Saul Centers (BFS) shares does Donald A. Hachey hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Donald A. Hachey directly owns 5,602.8121 Saul Centers common shares. This figure reflects his position following the 31-share award and 93-share tax withholding on May 17, 2026, as disclosed in the filing.

What was the price used for the Saul Centers (BFS) stock award and tax withholding?

Both the 31-share award and the 93-share tax withholding were valued at $33.00 per share. This price was used to determine the number of shares issued as dividend equivalents and the number withheld to satisfy related tax obligations.

What are the dividend equivalent shares mentioned in the Saul Centers (BFS) Form 4?

The Form 4 explains that 31 shares were acquired in an exempt transaction as dividend equivalents on a restricted stock award. Those dividend equivalent shares were issued when the restricted stock award vested on May 17, 2026, increasing Hachey’s common stock holdings.

What derivative positions in Saul Centers (BFS) does Donald A. Hachey hold?

Hachey holds performance shares tied to 3,600 underlying common shares and employee stock options on 57,500 shares. The options have exercise prices ranging from $33.79 to $59.41 and expiration dates between 2027 and 2033, showing substantial remaining equity exposure.

Was the Saul Centers (BFS) insider transaction a market sale or purchase?

No open-market sale or purchase was reported. The Form 4 shows an award of 31 shares classified as a grant or other acquisition, and a tax-withholding disposition of 93 shares used to satisfy obligations, both typical for equity compensation vesting events.