[Form 4] FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/ Insider Trading Activity
Gregory I. Snook, a director of Franklin Financial Services Corp (FRAF), acquired 166 shares of the company's common stock on 09/22/2025 at a reported price of $48.92 per share. The filing states these shares were received in lieu of cash for a portion of his director's fees. After the transaction, Snook beneficially owned 6,524 shares, a total that includes previously reported unvested restricted stock units and 18 shares acquired under the issuer's 2010 Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan.
- Director received 166 shares as compensation, increasing insider alignment with shareholders
- Beneficial ownership disclosed at 6,524 shares, including unvested RSUs and DRIP participation, providing transparency
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: A director received 166 shares as fee compensation, modestly increasing aligned ownership; transaction size is immaterial to company market cap.
The Form 4 discloses a non-cash acquisition of 166 common shares at $48.92 on 09/22/2025, reported by director Gregory I. Snook. The shares were issued in lieu of cash for director fees, which signals compensation deferral into equity and modestly increases insider alignment with shareholders. Post-transaction beneficial ownership is 6,524 shares, which includes unvested RSUs and 18 DRIP shares. There is no indication of options or derivative activity. The transaction appears routine and non-dilutive beyond standard director compensation.
TL;DR: Director equity compensation via shares suggests alignment and routine governance practice; no governance red flags in this filing.
The filing documents issuance of shares in lieu of cash director fees, a common governance practice to align board members with shareholder interests. The report was signed by power of attorney and filed timely. The disclosure includes the composition of beneficial ownership (including RSUs and DRIP participation), which provides useful transparency. There are no indications of related-party transactions, accelerated vesting, or unusual derivative instruments disclosed in this Form 4.