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Saul Centers (NYSE: BFS) EVP logs 2,500-share grant, 190-share delivery

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Bettina T. Guevara, Executive VP and Chief Legal and Administrative Officer of Saul Centers, reported equity awards and related share withholdings in May 2026. She was granted 2,500 restricted common shares, 2,500 performance shares tied to common stock, and 22 additional common shares. To cover exercise price or tax obligations, 190 common shares valued at $35.19 per share were delivered or withheld. The disclosure also describes stock options and performance share awards vesting over several years, with some vesting contingent on Funds from Operations performance criteria.

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Insider Guevara Bettina T.
Role Exec. VP /Chf Legal & Adm Off
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 190 $35.19 $7K
Grant/Award Common Stock 22 $35.19 $774.18
Grant/Award Performance Shares 2,500 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,500 $0.00 $0.00
holding Employee Stock Option -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option -- -- --
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Shares — 6,000 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 9,643.4231 shares (Direct); Employee Stock Option — 9,500 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. Represents restricted shares of Common Stock. Such shares vest on the first five anniversaries of May 8, 2026 in equal annual installments, assuming continued employment.
  2. F2. Balance increased by April 30, 2026 Dividend Reinvestment Plan award of 6.1171 shares.
  3. F3. Shares acquired in an exempt transaction as dividend equivalents on filers restricted stock award, which vested on May 9, 2026.
  4. F4. The options vest 25% per year over four years from the date of grant.
  5. F5. The performance share award provides for the grant of restricted shares of Common Stock on each of the five anniversaries of May 8, 2026 in equal annual installments. The number of restricted shares of such grant that vest, if any, is (i) subject to cliff-vesting on May 8, 2031, and (2) achievement of performance criteria relating to the Companys target Funds from Operations available to common stockholders and noncontrolling interests (FFO) measured against an FFO amount included in the budget established by the Board of Directors annually prior to the start of such calendar year.
Restricted common shares granted 2,500 shares Equity award of common stock on May 8, 2026
Performance shares granted 2,500 shares Performance share award on May 8, 2026 linked to common stock
Additional common shares acquired 22 shares at $35.19 per share Non-derivative acquisition on May 9, 2026
Shares delivered/withheld for obligations 190 shares at $35.19 per share Code F disposition on May 9, 2026 for exercise price or tax liability
Stock option position 1 2,500 underlying shares at $43.8900 Employee stock option expiring 2031-05-07, vests 25% per year over four years
Performance share holding 1 1,500 underlying shares at $0.0000 Performance share award expiring 2029-05-17 linked to common stock
Performance Shares financial
"security_title: Performance Shares; 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 Reinvestment Plan financial
"Balance increased by April 30, 2026 Dividend Reinvestment Plan award"
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
Funds from Operations financial
"performance criteria relating to the Companys target Funds from Operations"
Funds from operations (FFO) measures the cash a real estate-focused company generates from its core property operations by adjusting net income to add back non-cash expenses like building depreciation and removing one-time gains or losses from property sales. Investors use FFO like a household’s monthly take-home pay—it's a clearer view of ongoing cash available to pay dividends, maintain properties and fund growth than raw accounting profit.
cliff-vesting financial
"subject to cliff-vesting on May 8, 2031"
dividend equivalents financial
"Shares acquired in an exempt transaction as dividend equivalents"
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.

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FAQ

What equity awards did Saul Centers (BFS) grant to Bettina Guevara in May 2026?

Bettina Guevara received 2,500 restricted common shares, 2,500 performance shares linked to common stock, and 22 additional common shares. These awards form part of her long-term incentive compensation reported for transactions dated May 8 and May 9, 2026.

How many Saul Centers (BFS) shares were delivered or withheld for obligations?

The filing reports 190 common shares at $35.19 per share delivered or withheld. This transaction is coded as payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities, rather than an open-market sale or purchase.

What performance share incentives are reported for Bettina Guevara at Saul Centers (BFS)?

Guevara is reported to hold a 2,500-share performance award linked to common stock and additional performance share positions. Footnotes state these can grant restricted shares over five years, with cliff-vesting in 2031 and vesting tied to Funds from Operations performance against Board-approved budgets.

What stock option positions in Saul Centers (BFS) common stock does Bettina Guevara report?

She reports employee stock options over 2,500, 3,000 and 4,000 underlying common shares with exercise prices of $43.8900, $47.9000 and $33.7900, expiring between 2031 and 2033. A footnote explains these options vest 25% per year over four years from grant.

Were Bettina Guevara's Saul Centers (BFS) transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The disclosure does not identify trades under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The document-level Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is unchecked, and the explanatory footnotes describe vesting, dividend reinvestment and performance criteria but do not reference any trading plan.
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
OMB APPROVAL
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*
Guevara Bettina T.

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Exec. VP /Chf Legal & Adm Off
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 Stock05/08/2026A2,500(1)A$09,811.4231(2)D
Common Stock05/09/2026F190D$35.199,621.4231D
Common Stock05/09/2026A22(3)A$35.199,643.4231D
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(4)05/07/2031Common Stock2,5002,500D
Employee Stock Option$47.905/13/2022(4)05/13/2032Common Stock3,0003,000D
Employee Stock Option$33.7905/12/2023(4)05/12/2033Common Stock4,0004,000D
Performance Shares$005/17/202905/17/2029Common Stock1,5001,500D
Performance Shares$005/09/203005/09/2030Common Stock2,0002,000D
Performance Shares$005/08/2026A2,500(5)05/08/203105/08/2031Common Stock2,500$02,500D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents restricted shares of Common Stock. Such shares vest on the first five anniversaries of May 8, 2026 in equal annual installments, assuming continued employment.
2. Balance increased by April 30, 2026 Dividend Reinvestment Plan award of 6.1171 shares.
3. Shares acquired in an exempt transaction as dividend equivalents on filers restricted stock award, which vested on May 9, 2026.
4. The options vest 25% per year over four years from the date of grant.
5. The performance share award provides for the grant of restricted shares of Common Stock on each of the five anniversaries of May 8, 2026 in equal annual installments. The number of restricted shares of such grant that vest, if any, is (i) subject to cliff-vesting on May 8, 2031, and (2) achievement of performance criteria relating to the Companys target Funds from Operations available to common stockholders and noncontrolling interests (FFO) measured against an FFO amount included in the budget established by the Board of Directors annually prior to the start of such calendar year.
Remarks:
/s/ Carlos L. Heard, by Power of Attorney05/12/2026
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