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Director at Saul Centers (NYSE: BFS) awarded 534.902 phantom stock shares

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Form Type
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SAUL CENTERS, INC. director George Patrick Clancy Jr filed a Form 4 mainly updating his equity holdings. He directly owns 22,605 shares of common stock and holds several director stock options, each covering 2,500 shares at various exercise prices and expiration dates.

On July 1, 2026, he received a grant of 534.902 phantom stock shares at $37.39 per share under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and its 2024 Stock Incentive Plan. After this award, his phantom stock balance totals 4,986.926 shares, which are linked to future conversion into common stock under his deferred fee arrangements.

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Insider CLANCY GEORGE PATRICK JR
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Phantom Stock 534.902 $37.39 $20K
holding Director Stock Option -- -- --
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holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock — 4,986.926 shares (Direct, null); Director Stock Option — 2,500 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 22,605 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. New phantom shares are issuable pursuant to the Issuers Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, as amended and restated effective May 17, 2024 (the Deferred Compensation Plan), under its 2024 Stock Incentive Plan. Phantom shares issued prior to May 17, 2024, continue to be subject to the terms of the Issuers deferred compensation plan for directors in effect prior to the amendment and restatement of the Deferred Compensation Plan. The conversion of phantom shares issued on or after May 17, 2024, into shares of the Issuers common stock is governed pursuant to terms of the Issuers Deferred Compensation Plan under its 2024 Stock Plan and the reporting persons Deferred Fee Agreement. The conversion of phantom shares issued prior to May 17, 2024, into shares of the Issuers common stock is governed pursuant to the terms of the Issuers deferred compensation plan for directors in effect prior to the amendment and restatement of the Deferred Compensation Plan and the reporting persons Deferred Fee Agreement. Includes 33.3049 shares awarded April 30, 2026 as dividend reinvestments on shares of phantom stock held by the reporting person pursuant to the Deferred Compensation Plan.
Phantom stock grant 534.902 shares at $37.39 Awarded on July 1, 2026 under Deferred Compensation Plan
Phantom stock balance 4,986.926 shares Total phantom stock after July 1, 2026 award
Common stock held 22,605 shares Direct ownership following reported holdings update
Option block 1 strike $33.79 per share Director Stock Option on 2,500 underlying shares, expires May 12, 2033
Option block 2 strike $47.90 per share Director Stock Option on 2,500 underlying shares, expires May 13, 2032
Option block 3 strike $59.41 per share Director Stock Option on 2,500 underlying shares, expires May 5, 2027
Phantom Stock financial
"Phantom Stock, transaction_shares 534.9020, underlying_security_title Common Stock"
A phantom stock is a form of compensation that gives employees or executives the benefits of stock ownership, such as the increase in stock value, without actually giving them real shares. It acts like a promise to pay the employee the equivalent value of company stock later, often as a bonus or incentive. This allows companies to motivate and reward staff without diluting ownership or transferring actual shares.
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"issuable pursuant to the Issuers Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, as amended"
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
2024 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"under its 2024 Stock Incentive Plan. Phantom shares issued prior to May 17, 2024"
Director Stock Option financial
"security_title Director Stock Option, underlying_security_title Common Stock"
Deferred Fee Agreement financial
"governed pursuant to terms of the Issuers Deferred Compensation Plan ... and the reporting persons Deferred Fee Agreement"
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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*
CLANCY GEORGE PATRICK JR

(Last)(First)(Middle)
7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE
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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026
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 Stock22,605D
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
Director Stock Option$59.4105/05/201705/05/2027Common Stock2,5002,500D
Director Stock Option$49.4605/11/201805/11/2028Common Stock2,5002,500D
Director Stock Option$55.7105/03/201905/03/2029Common Stock2,5002,500D
Director Stock Option$5004/24/202004/24/2030Common Stock2,5002,500D
Director Stock Option$43.8905/07/202105/07/2031Common Stock2,5002,500D
Director Stock Option$47.905/13/202205/13/2032Common Stock2,5002,500D
Director Stock Option$33.7905/09/202305/12/2033Common Stock2,5002,500D
Phantom Stock(1)07/01/2026A534.902 (2) (2)Common Stock534.902$37.394,986.926(3)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. New phantom shares are issuable pursuant to the Issuers Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, as amended and restated effective May 17, 2024 (the Deferred Compensation Plan), under its 2024 Stock Incentive Plan. Phantom shares issued prior to May 17, 2024, continue to be subject to the terms of the Issuers deferred compensation plan for directors in effect prior to the amendment and restatement of the Deferred Compensation Plan.
2. The conversion of phantom shares issued on or after May 17, 2024, into shares of the Issuers common stock is governed pursuant to terms of the Issuers Deferred Compensation Plan under its 2024 Stock Plan and the reporting persons Deferred Fee Agreement. The conversion of phantom shares issued prior to May 17, 2024, into shares of the Issuers common stock is governed pursuant to the terms of the Issuers deferred compensation plan for directors in effect prior to the amendment and restatement of the Deferred Compensation Plan and the reporting persons Deferred Fee Agreement.
3. Includes 33.3049 shares awarded April 30, 2026 as dividend reinvestments on shares of phantom stock held by the reporting person pursuant to the Deferred Compensation Plan.
Remarks:
/s/ Carlos L. Heard, by Power of Attorney07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider activity did Saul Centers (BFS) report for director George Patrick Clancy Jr?

Saul Centers reported that director George Patrick Clancy Jr updated his holdings, including direct ownership of 22,605 common shares and multiple director stock options. The filing mainly reflects a new phantom stock grant plus existing equity positions rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many phantom stock shares were granted in the latest Saul Centers (BFS) Form 4?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 534.902 phantom stock shares at $37.39 per share. These units were awarded under Saul Centers’ Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and its 2024 Stock Incentive Plan, increasing the director’s total phantom stock balance to 4,986.926 shares.

What are George Patrick Clancy Jr’s direct common stock holdings in Saul Centers (BFS)?

After the reported transactions, George Patrick Clancy Jr directly holds 22,605 shares of Saul Centers common stock. This figure reflects his direct equity stake reported in the Form 4 and does not include phantom stock units or shares underlying director stock options.

What director stock options does the Saul Centers (BFS) Form 4 disclose?

The filing lists several Director Stock Option awards, each tied to 2,500 underlying common shares with exercise prices such as $33.79, $47.90, and $59.41. These options have expiration dates ranging from 2027 through 2033 and are held directly.

How is the Saul Centers (BFS) phantom stock grant structured for directors?

The phantom stock grant is issued under Saul Centers’ Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and its 2024 Stock Incentive Plan. Phantom shares track the value of common stock and are convertible into shares under plan terms and the director’s Deferred Fee Agreement.