Southern First Bancshares insider plans 21,000-share sale

Southern First Bancshares (SFST) filed a notice of proposed stock sales by an affiliated holder.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Southern First Bancshares (SFST) filed a notice of proposed stock sales by an affiliated holder. The filing covers the potential sale of 21,000 shares of common stock through Wells Fargo Clearing Services on or after August 12, 2026 on NASDAQ, with an aggregate market value of $1,332,190.49. The shares relate to stock options granted on December 13, 2018 and July 2, 2021, for 10,000 and 11,000 shares respectively. Shares outstanding were 9,471,755 at the time referenced; this is a baseline figure, not the amount being offered.

Key Figures

Shares to be sold: 21,000 shares Aggregate market value: $1,332,190.49 Shares outstanding: 9,471,755 shares +3 more

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Shares to be sold 21,000 shares Proposed sale of common stock by affiliate

Aggregate market value $1,332,190.49 Total value of 21,000 shares proposed for sale

Shares outstanding 9,471,755 shares Common shares outstanding as referenced in the notice

Option grant 1 size 10,000 shares Shares tied to stock options granted on December 13, 2018

Option grant 2 size 11,000 shares Shares tied to stock options granted on July 2, 2021

Planned sale date 08/12/2026 Date from which the proposed sale may occur on NASDAQ

Key Terms

Form 144, Stock Options, Wells Fargo Clearing Services

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Form 144 regulatory

"144: Securities To Be Sold"

Form 144 is a document that investors must file with the government when they plan to sell a large number of shares of a company's stock. It helps ensure transparency so everyone knows how many shares are being sold and when, which can impact the stock's price.

Stock Options financial

"Common | 12/13/2018 | Stock Options | Issuer"

Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.

Wells Fargo Clearing Services financial

"Common | Wells Fargo Clearing Services One North Jefferson Avenue"

FAQ

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What stock sale is disclosed for SFST in this Form 144 filing?

The filing discloses a proposed sale of 21,000 shares of Southern First Bancshares common stock through Wells Fargo Clearing Services, with an aggregate market value of $1,332,190.49, to be sold on or after August 12, 2026.

What is the aggregate market value of SFST shares covered by this Form 144?

The aggregate market value of the 21,000 SFST common shares proposed for sale is $1,332,190.49, based on the pricing information used in the notice of proposed sale by the affiliate holder.

How many Southern First Bancshares shares are outstanding in this filing?

The filing states that Southern First Bancshares had 9,471,755 shares of common stock outstanding. This figure provides context for the proposed 21,000-share sale but is not the amount being sold.

What is the planned sale date for the SFST shares in this Form 144?

The proposed sale date for the 21,000 SFST common shares is listed as August 12, 2026, with the shares to be sold on NASDAQ via Wells Fargo Clearing Services as the broker.

Which stock option grants are tied to the SFST shares in this Form 144?

The proposed sales relate to stock options granted on December 13, 2018 for 10,000 shares and on July 2, 2021 for 11,000 shares, which together match the 21,000 shares referenced.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001243370
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC
SEC File Number	000-27719
Address of Issuer	6 VERDAE BOULEVARD GREENVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA 29607
Phone	8646799000
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	SEAVER R ARTHUR JR
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	Officer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Wells Fargo Clearing Services One North Jefferson Avenue St. Louis MO 63103	21000	1332190.49	9471755	08/12/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	12/13/2018	Stock Options	Issuer			10000	12/13/2018	Check
Common	07/02/2021	Stock Options	Issuer			11000	07/02/2021	Check

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Nothing to Report

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks
Date of Notice	08/12/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	R Arthur Seaver Jr
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)