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Saul Centers (NYSE: BFS) awards restricted stock and performance shares

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Saul Centers, Inc. reported equity compensation and related tax withholding for Sr. VP–Director of Leasing Zachary Maxwell Friedlis. On May 8–9, 2026 he received 1,500 performance shares and 1,500 restricted common shares, plus 13 additional common shares, while 97 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations at $35.19 per share. Footnotes describe multi-year vesting and performance conditions tied to Funds from Operations.

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Insider Friedlis Zachary Maxwell
Role Sr. VP-Director of Leasing
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 97 $35.19 $3K
Grant/Award Common Stock 13 $35.19 $457.47
Grant/Award Performance Shares 1,500 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,500 $0.00 $0.00
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
holding Series D Preferred Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Shares — 3,600 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 6,642.575 shares (Direct); Series D Preferred Stock — 3,704.552 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  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 20.482 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 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.
Tax-withheld shares 97 shares Common Stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations at $35.19 per share on 2026-05-09
Tax-withholding price $35.19 per share Price applied to 97 Common Stock shares delivered for tax liability
Additional common shares awarded 13 shares Common Stock grant/award at $35.19 per share on 2026-05-09
Performance shares granted 1,500 performance shares Derivative award on 2026-05-08 overlying 1,500 Common Stock shares at $0.00 exercise price
Restricted common shares granted 1,500 shares Non-derivative Common Stock grant/award on 2026-05-08 at $0.00 per share
Outstanding performance shares (2029) 900 underlying shares Performance shares exercisable at $0.00, expiring 2029-05-17, overlying Common Stock
Outstanding performance shares (2030) 1,200 underlying shares Performance shares exercisable at $0.00, expiring 2030-05-09, overlying Common Stock
Series D Preferred Stock holding 3,704.552 shares Directly owned Series D Preferred Stock as of 2026-05-08
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Recorded as a tax-withholding disposition of 97 Common Stock shares at $35.19 per share."
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.
restricted shares of Common Stock financial
"Represents restricted shares of Common Stock vesting over five anniversaries of May 8, 2026."
Restricted shares of common stock are company shares that cannot be sold or transferred until specific conditions are met, such as a set time period, performance targets, or regulatory approvals; they are often granted to founders, employees or early investors. They matter to investors because when the restrictions lift those shares can enter the market and increase the supply, potentially diluting existing holders and changing the stock’s price, similar to a locked faucet being opened and more water joining the flow.
Performance Shares financial
"The performance share award provides for the grant of restricted shares of 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 of 20.482 shares."
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.
dividend equivalents financial
"Shares acquired in an exempt transaction as dividend equivalents on filer’s 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.
Funds from Operations financial
"Performance criteria relate to the Company’s target Funds from Operations available to common stockholders."
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.

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What insider transactions did Saul Centers (BFS) report for Zachary Maxwell Friedlis?

Zachary Maxwell Friedlis received 1,500 performance shares, 1,500 restricted common shares, and 13 additional common shares, and had 97 common shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations at $35.19 per share in May 2026.

How many Saul Centers (BFS) shares were withheld for taxes in this insider report?

The report shows a tax-withholding disposition of 97 common shares at $35.19 per share. These shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities rather than sold in an open-market transaction, and the transaction is coded as a tax-withholding event.

What performance share awards did Saul Centers (BFS) grant to its Sr. VP-Director of Leasing?

Friedlis was granted 1,500 performance shares linked to an equal number of common shares, with an exercise price of $0.00 and an exercise/expiration date of May 8, 2031, subject to vesting and performance conditions described in the footnotes.

What existing performance share holdings for Saul Centers (BFS) are disclosed?

The report lists performance share positions overlying 900 common shares expiring May 17, 2029 and 1,200 common shares expiring May 9, 2030, each with an exercise price of $0.00 and held directly by the executive.

How do the Saul Centers (BFS) restricted and performance shares vest for this executive?

Footnotes state restricted common shares vest in five equal annual installments starting May 8, 2026. Performance share-related grants are subject to cliff vesting on May 8, 2031 and require achieving Funds from Operations performance targets versus the company’s budget.

What preferred stock holdings of Saul Centers (BFS) are shown for the insider?

The disclosure includes a holding of 3,704.552 shares of Series D Preferred Stock, reported as directly owned. This entry is presented as a holding record without an associated purchase or sale transaction on the reported dates.
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*
Friedlis Zachary Maxwell

(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)
Sr. VP-Director of Leasing
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
Series D Preferred Stock3,704.552D
Common Stock05/08/2026A1,500(1)A$06,726.575(2)D
Common Stock05/09/2026F97D$35.196,629.575D
Common Stock05/09/2026A13(3)A$35.196,642.575D
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
Performance Shares$005/17/202905/17/2029Common Stock900900D
Performance Shares$005/09/203005/09/2030Common Stock1,2001,200D
Performance Shares$005/08/2026A1,500(4)05/08/203105/08/2031Common Stock1,500$01,500D
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 20.482 shares.
3. Shares acquired in an exempt transaction as dividend equivalents on filers restricted stock award, which vested on May 9, 2026.
4. 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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