Saul Centers EVP reports stock award, tax withholding
Saul Centers, Inc. executive Bettina T. Guevara reported routine equity compensation activity.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Saul Centers, Inc. executive Bettina T. Guevara reported routine equity compensation activity. She acquired 45 shares of common stock at $33.00 per share as dividend equivalents on a restricted stock award that vested on May 17, 2026. To cover tax obligations, 179 shares were withheld at the same price, leaving her with 9,509.4231 common shares held directly.
Guevara also reports outstanding derivative awards, including performance shares tied to 2,500, 2,000 and 1,500 underlying common shares with a $0.00 exercise price, and employee stock options on 4,000, 3,000 and 2,500 shares with exercise prices between $33.79 and $47.90 expiring between 2031 and 2033. The options vest 25% per year over four years from their grant dates.
Insider Trade Summary
8 transactions reported
Mixed
8 txns
Insider
Guevara Bettina T.
Role
Exec. VP /Chf Legal & Adm Off
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 179 | $33.00 | $6K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 45 | $33.00 | $1K |
| 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 — 9,509.4231 shares (Direct);
Employee Stock Option — 9,500 contracts (Direct);
Performance Shares — 6,000 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Shares acquired in an exempt transaction as dividend equivalents on filers restricted stock award, which vested on May 17, 2026.
- F2. The options vest 25% per year over four years from the date of grant.
Key Figures
Dividend equivalent grant: 45 shares at $33.00
Tax withholding shares: 179 shares at $33.00
Common shares held: 9,464.4231 shares
+5 more
8 metrics
Dividend equivalent grant
45 shares at $33.00
Common stock acquired as dividend equivalents on vested restricted stock award
Tax withholding shares
179 shares at $33.00
Shares withheld to satisfy tax liability on vesting award
Common shares held
9,464.4231 shares
Direct Saul Centers common stock holdings after transactions
Performance shares 2031
2,500 underlying shares at $0.00
Performance shares expiring May 8, 2031
Performance shares 2030
2,000 underlying shares at $0.00
Performance shares expiring May 9, 2030
Stock options $33.79
4,000 underlying shares at $33.79
Employee stock option expiring May 12, 2033
Stock options $47.90
3,000 underlying shares at $47.90
Employee stock option expiring May 13, 2032
Stock options $43.89
2,500 underlying shares at $43.89
Employee stock option expiring May 7, 2031
Key Terms
Performance Shares, Employee Stock Option, dividend equivalents, restricted stock award, +2 more
6 terms
Employee Stock Option financial
"security_title: Employee Stock Option with underlying Common Stock"
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.
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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition for payment of exercise price or tax liability"
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.
expiration date financial
"expiration_date fields such as 2033-05-12T00:00:00.000Z for options"
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did BFS executive Bettina Guevara report on this Form 4?
Bettina T. Guevara reported a routine compensation-related equity update. She received 45 shares of Saul Centers common stock as dividend equivalents on a restricted stock award that vested, and had 179 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations tied to that award.
What derivative awards does Bettina Guevara hold in Saul Centers (BFS)?
Guevara holds performance shares linked to 2,500, 2,000 and 1,500 underlying common shares with a $0.00 exercise price, plus stock options on 4,000, 3,000 and 2,500 shares with exercise prices between $33.79 and $47.90, expiring from 2031 to 2033.
How do Bettina Guevara’s Saul Centers stock options vest?
Her Saul Centers employee stock options vest gradually over time. According to the filing, each option grant vests 25% per year over four years from its grant date, spreading the vesting schedule evenly across the four-year period.
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