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CFO of Saul Centers (NYSE: BFS) adds Series D preferred stake

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saul Centers, Inc. Senior Vice President & CFO Carlos Lawrence Heard reported an open-market purchase of 500 shares of Series D Preferred Stock at $20.60 per share. Following this trade, his direct holdings in the Series D Preferred Stock increased to 4,500 shares.

He also directly holds 5,930.835 shares of Common Stock, several employee stock options on Common Stock with varying exercise prices and expirations, and performance share awards that may convert into Common Stock on future dates, reflecting a multi-layered equity position in the company.

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Insider Heard Carlos Lawrence
Role Senior Vice President & CFO
Bought 500 shs ($10K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Series D Preferred Stock 500 $20.60 $10K
holding Employee Stock Option -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option -- -- --
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Series D Preferred Stock — 4,500 shares (Direct); Employee Stock Option — 10,000 shares (Direct); Performance Shares — 1,200 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 5,930.835 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Series D Preferred purchase 500 shares Open-market buy by CFO at $20.60 per share
Purchase price $20.60 per share Series D Preferred Stock transaction on reported date
Series D Preferred holdings after trade 4,500 shares Direct holdings of CFO in Series D Preferred Stock
Common Stock holdings 5,930.835 shares Direct Common Stock position of CFO
Option grant exercise price $43.89 per share Employee Stock Option on 10,000 underlying Common shares, expiring 2031-05-07
Option grant exercise price $47.90 per share Employee Stock Option on 15,000 underlying Common shares, expiring 2032-05-13
Performance shares grant 1,200 underlying shares Performance Shares on Common Stock expiring 2029-05-17
Performance shares grant 1,600 underlying shares Performance Shares on Common Stock expiring 2030-05-09
Series D Preferred Stock financial
"security_title": "Series D Preferred Stock""
Series D preferred stock is a specific class of preferred shares typically issued in a later-stage financing round that gives holders special rights such as priority for payout before common shareholders, fixed or cumulative dividends, and often the option to convert into common shares. Investors care because these shares affect who gets paid first in a sale or liquidation, influence ownership and voting power, and change how future fundraising or an exit will impact an investor’s return—like a VIP ticket that can sometimes be exchanged for a regular ticket if that proves more valuable.
Employee Stock Option financial
"security_title": "Employee Stock Option""
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.
Performance Shares financial
"security_title": "Performance Shares""
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.
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price": "43.8900""
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Heard Carlos Lawrence

(Last)(First)(Middle)
7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE
SUITE 1500E

(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)
Senior Vice President & CFO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/30/2026
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 Stock5,930.835D
Series D Preferred Stock03/30/2026P500A$20.64,500D
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$43.8905/07/2021(1)05/07/2031Common Stock10,00010,000D
Employee Stock Option$47.905/13/2022(1)05/13/2032Common Stock15,00015,000D
Employee Stock Option$33.7905/12/2023(1)05/12/2033Common Stock15,00015,000D
Performance Shares$005/17/202905/17/2029Common Stock1,2001,200D
Performance Shares$005/09/203005/09/2030Common Stock1,6001,600D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The options vest 25% per year over four years from the date of grant.
Remarks:
Carlos L. Heard04/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Saul Centers (BFS) disclose for its CFO?

Saul Centers disclosed that its Senior Vice President & CFO, Carlos Lawrence Heard, bought 500 shares of Series D Preferred Stock. The shares were purchased in the open market at $20.60 per share, increasing his direct preferred holdings to 4,500 shares.

At what price did the Saul Centers (BFS) CFO buy Series D Preferred Stock?

The CFO bought Series D Preferred Stock at $20.60 per share. This open-market purchase covered 500 shares, bringing his directly held Series D Preferred position to a total of 4,500 shares after the reported transaction.

How many Saul Centers (BFS) Series D Preferred shares does the CFO now hold?

After the reported purchase, the CFO directly holds 4,500 shares of Series D Preferred Stock. This reflects an addition of 500 shares acquired in an open-market transaction at $20.60 per share on the reported transaction date.

What common stock holdings does the Saul Centers (BFS) CFO report?

The CFO reports direct ownership of 5,930.835 shares of Saul Centers Common Stock. These shares are separate from his Series D Preferred position and sit alongside his employee stock options and performance share awards tied to the company’s Common Stock.

What stock options does the Saul Centers (BFS) CFO hold according to the filing?

The filing shows multiple employee stock options on Common Stock, including grants exercisable at $43.89, $47.90, and $33.79 per share. Each grant covers 10,000 or 15,000 underlying shares, with expiration dates between 2031 and 2033.

What performance share awards are disclosed for the Saul Centers (BFS) CFO?

The CFO holds performance share awards tied to 1,200 and 1,600 underlying shares of Common Stock. These awards have exercise and expiration dates in May 2029 and May 2030, respectively, and carry a stated exercise price of $0.00 per share.