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Peoples Financial (PFIS) president exercises RSUs; 315 shares withheld

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peoples Financial Services Corp. president Thomas P. Tulaney exercised 709 restricted stock units (RSUs) into 709 shares of common stock. The RSUs converted on a one-for-one basis, with vesting accelerated to April 3, 2026, leaving no remaining RSU balance from this grant.

To cover tax obligations, 315 common shares were disposed of through a tax-withholding transaction at $54.62 per share, which is not an open-market sale. After these transactions, Tulaney directly holds 22,232 common shares, in addition to 19,519.4883 shares held indirectly through an IRA.

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Insider TULANEY THOMAS P
Role PRESIDENT
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 709 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 709 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 315 $54.62 $17K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 22,547 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 19,519.488 shares (Indirect, By IRA)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted stock units (RSUs) convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. These shares are owned jointly with Mr. Tulaney's spouse. On 3/28/2025, Mr. Tulaney was granted 1,075 RSUs vesting in three annual installments beginning 3/11/2026. Vesting of 709 RSUs was accelerated to 4/3/2026 leaving a zero balance.
RSUs exercised 709 units Restricted stock units converted one-for-one into common stock
Shares withheld for taxes 315 shares at $54.62 Tax-withholding disposition of common stock
Direct holdings after transaction 22,232 shares Common stock directly owned following RSU exercise and withholding
Indirect IRA holdings 19,519.4883 shares Common stock held indirectly by IRA after the reported date
RSU grant referenced 1,075 RSUs Grant on 3/28/2025 vesting in three annual installments
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Restricted stock units (RSUs) convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
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.
IRA financial
"Common Stock ... Indirect ownership: nature of ownership: By IRA"
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.
indirect ownership financial
"transaction_type: holding ... ownership_type: indirect"
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
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*
TULANEY THOMAS P

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O PEOPLES SECURITY BANK & TRUST CO
30 E D PREATE DRIVE

(Street)
MOOSIC PENNSYLVANIA 18507

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PEOPLES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP. [ PFIS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
PRESIDENT
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/03/2026
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 Stock04/03/2026M709A(1)22,547D
Common Stock04/03/2026F315D$54.6222,232(2)D
Common Stock19,519.4883IBy IRA
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
Restricted Stock Unit(1)04/03/2026M709 (3) (3)Common Stock709$00(4)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units (RSUs) convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. These shares are owned jointly with Mr. Tulaney's spouse.
3. On 3/28/2025, Mr. Tulaney was granted 1,075 RSUs vesting in three annual installments beginning 3/11/2026.
4. Vesting of 709 RSUs was accelerated to 4/3/2026 leaving a zero balance.
/s/ Stephanie A. Westington, CPA, As Attorney in Fact for Thomas P. Tulaney04/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did PFIS president Thomas P. Tulaney report in this Form 4?

Thomas P. Tulaney reported exercising 709 restricted stock units into 709 shares of Peoples Financial common stock. A portion of these shares was then withheld to satisfy tax obligations, and his updated direct and indirect share holdings were disclosed in the filing.

How many PFIS restricted stock units did Tulaney exercise and at what ratio?

Tulaney exercised 709 restricted stock units, which converted into 709 shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. A footnote states that Peoples Financial RSUs convert into common stock at this 1:1 ratio when they vest or are otherwise settled.

How many PFIS shares were withheld for taxes and at what price?

To cover tax obligations, 315 shares of Peoples Financial common stock were disposed of in a tax-withholding transaction at $54.62 per share. This disposition represents payment of tax liability using shares, not an open-market sale by the executive.

What are Thomas P. Tulaney’s direct PFIS share holdings after these transactions?

Following the RSU exercise and related tax withholding, Tulaney directly holds 22,232 shares of Peoples Financial common stock. A footnote notes these shares are owned jointly with his spouse, reflecting combined ownership in the reported direct position.

What indirect PFIS holdings does Tulaney report through an IRA?

In addition to his direct holdings, Tulaney reports 19,519.4883 Peoples Financial shares held indirectly through an IRA. This IRA entry is classified as indirect ownership and reflects another component of his total economic exposure to the company’s common stock.

Did Tulaney retain any RSUs from the 1,075-unit PFIS grant?

A prior grant of 1,075 RSUs to Tulaney was scheduled to vest in three annual installments beginning March 11, 2026. Footnotes explain that vesting of 709 RSUs was accelerated to April 3, 2026, leaving a zero RSU balance from this grant.