[Form 4] FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/ Insider Trading Activity
Franklin Financial Services director Daniel J. Fisher reported a Form 4 disclosing receipt of 221 shares of the issuer's common stock on 09/22/2025 as payment in lieu of cash for a portion of his director fees. The transaction price is reported as $48.92 per share. After the transaction, Mr. Fisher beneficially owns 29,497 shares, a total that the filer notes includes previously reported unvested restricted stock units. The Form 4 was signed by Amanda M. Ducey by power of attorney on 09/24/2025.
- Director compensation converted to equity aligns management incentives with shareholders
- Timely filing executed and signed by power of attorney on 09/24/2025
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine director compensation converted to equity; modest change in insider stake, typical governance practice.
The filing records a common practice where director fees are paid in stock rather than cash, aligning director and shareholder interests without materially changing ownership. The 221-share award at $48.92 is small relative to total ownership of 29,497 shares and includes prior unvested restricted stock units in the reported total. There is no indication of dispositions or derivative transactions and no governance irregularities disclosed in this form.
TL;DR: Minor insider acquisition through compensation; unlikely to materially affect valuation or control.
The transaction increases insider exposure modestly and reflects compensation structure rather than an open-market purchase. The reported per-share value provides a precise measure of the equity component of director pay for this event. No options, sales, or other material transactions are shown. Reporting was completed via power of attorney, which is routine for timely filings.