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Saul Centers (BFS) director adds 2,000 shares through stock award

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saul Centers, Inc. director George Patrick Clancy Jr reported a compensation-related share award rather than a market trade. He received 2,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.0000 per share, classified as a grant or award.

These are restricted shares that vest in three equal annual installments on the first three anniversaries of May 8, 2026, assuming continued service. After this award, Clancy directly holds 22,605 Common Stock shares. He also holds phantom stock units linked to 4,452.024 Common shares under the directors’ deferred compensation plan and several director stock options covering 2,500 underlying shares each at exercise prices between $33.79 and $59.41 with expirations from 2027 to 2033.

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Insider CLANCY GEORGE PATRICK JR
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,000 $0.00 --
holding Director Stock Option -- -- --
holding Director Stock Option -- -- --
holding Director Stock Option -- -- --
holding Director Stock Option -- -- --
holding Director Stock Option -- -- --
holding Director Stock Option -- -- --
holding Director Stock Option -- -- --
holding Phantom Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,605 shares (Direct, null); Director Stock Option — 2,500 shares (Direct, null); Phantom Stock — 4,452.024 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents restricted shares of Common Stock. Such shares vest on the first three anniversaries of May 8, 2026 in equal annual installments, assuming continued service. 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 77.495 shares awarded April 30, 2026 as dividend reinvestments on shares of phantom stock held by the reporting person pursuant to the Deferred Compensation Plan.
Restricted share grant 2,000 shares Common Stock award on May 8, 2026 at $0.0000 per share
Direct common holdings 22,605 shares Total Common Stock directly owned after the grant
Phantom stock underlying shares 4,452.024 shares Underlying Common Stock for phantom stock units
Dividend reinvestment phantom shares 77.495 shares Awarded April 30, 2026 as dividend reinvestments
Director options block size 2,500 shares each Underlying Common Stock per Director Stock Option grant
Option exercise prices $33.79–$59.41 Range of Director Stock Option exercise prices
Option expirations 2027–2033 Director Stock Option expiration dates
Phantom Stock financial
"Represents phantom stock units linked to 4,452.024 underlying Common shares."
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 for Directors financial
"New phantom shares are issuable pursuant to the Issuers Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors."
A deferred compensation plan for directors is an arrangement that lets board members postpone receiving part of their pay until a later date—often retirement or a set future time—so the money can grow or be paid under specified conditions. Think of it like directing a portion of your paycheck into a locked savings account that pays out later; investors care because it creates future cash or stock obligations, signals how the company motivates and retains leadership, and can affect shareholder value through timing of payouts or potential dilution.
Director Stock Option financial
"Director Stock Option grants cover 2,500 underlying Common Stock shares each."
restricted shares financial
"Represents restricted shares of Common Stock that vest over three years."
Restricted shares are company stock that cannot be sold or transferred immediately because they are subject to legal or contractual limits, such as a required holding period or performance conditions. They matter to investors because these locked-up shares can affect a company’s available stock for trading, future dilution, and insider incentives—imagine a gift that can’t be cashed until certain conditions are met, which changes when and how much supply can suddenly enter the market.
Deferred Fee Agreement financial
"Conversion of phantom shares is governed by the Deferred Compensation Plan and the reporting persons Deferred Fee Agreement."
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)
05/08/2026
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 Stock05/08/2026A2,000(1)A$022,605D
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(2) (3) (3)Common Stock4,452.0244,452.024(4)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents restricted shares of Common Stock. Such shares vest on the first three anniversaries of May 8, 2026 in equal annual installments, assuming continued service.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Includes 77.495 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 Attorney05/11/2026
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FAQ

What does the latest Form 4 for Saul Centers (BFS) show?

The Form 4 reports a share award to director George Patrick Clancy Jr, granting 2,000 restricted Common Stock shares. This is a compensation-related acquisition, not an open-market trade, and increases his directly held common shares to 22,605.

How many Saul Centers (BFS) shares were granted to the director?

George Patrick Clancy Jr was granted 2,000 shares of Common Stock. The filing classifies this as a grant or award at a price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting equity-based compensation rather than a purchase on the open market.

What is the vesting schedule for the new Saul Centers (BFS) restricted shares?

The 2,000 restricted shares vest in three equal annual installments on the first three anniversaries of May 8, 2026. Vesting depends on the director’s continued service, aligning compensation with ongoing board tenure.

How many Saul Centers (BFS) shares does the director own after this award?

Following the grant, George Patrick Clancy Jr directly holds 22,605 shares of Common Stock. This total reflects his updated non-derivative holdings and excludes phantom stock units and director stock options disclosed separately in the derivative section.

What phantom stock holdings are reported for the Saul Centers (BFS) director?

The filing shows phantom stock linked to 4,452.024 underlying Common shares under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. These include 77.495 shares added on April 30, 2026 as dividend reinvestments on existing phantom stock units.

What director stock options does the Saul Centers (BFS) director still hold?

The director holds several Director Stock Options, each covering 2,500 underlying Common shares, with exercise prices from $33.79 to $59.41. These options have expiration dates between 2027 and 2033, indicating a long-dated equity incentive position.