Director at Southern First (NASDAQ: SFST) receives 310-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Goss Darrin Sr. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Southern First Bancshares director Darrin Goss Sr. reported a compensation-related equity grant. On June 1, 2026, he received 310 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units, granted at no cash cost. These restricted stock units will fully vest on June 1, 2027. Following this award, he directly holds 795 shares of the company’s common stock. This filing reflects an equity grant to a director rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Goss Darrin Sr.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	310	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 795 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 310 shares Holdings after grant: 795 shares Vesting date: June 1, 2027

3 metrics

RSU grant size 310 shares Restricted stock units of Common Stock granted June 1, 2026

Holdings after grant 795 shares Total Common Stock directly held following the award

Vesting date June 1, 2027 Date when the 310 restricted stock units fully vest

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Common Stock, Form 4

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Represents grant of restricted stock units which will fully vest on June 1, 2027."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" in the reported transaction details."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) summary for Southern First Bancshares."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

Goss Darrin Sr.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6 VERDAE BOULEVARD

(Street)

GREENVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA 29607

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC [ SFST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/01/2026		A		310(1)	A	$0	795	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents grant of restricted stock units which will fully vest on June 1, 2027.

	Darrin Goss, Sr /s/Julie A. Fairchild, POA	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Southern First (SFST) report for Darrin Goss Sr.?

Southern First reported a Form 4 for director Darrin Goss Sr. showing an equity grant of 310 shares of Common Stock as restricted stock units. The grant was made at no cash cost as part of his director compensation.

Was the Southern First (SFST) Form 4 a stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 does not show a market purchase or sale. It reports a grant of 310 restricted stock units of Common Stock to director Darrin Goss Sr., a compensation-related award rather than an open-market trade involving cash.

When do Darrin Goss Sr.’s Southern First (SFST) restricted stock units vest?

The 310 restricted stock units granted to director Darrin Goss Sr. will fully vest on June 1, 2027. Vesting means the units convert into unrestricted shares, completing the compensation award if he meets the applicable service conditions.

How many Southern First (SFST) shares does Darrin Goss Sr. hold after this grant?

After receiving the 310-share restricted stock grant, director Darrin Goss Sr. directly holds 795 shares of Southern First’s Common Stock. This total reflects his position immediately following the reported compensation-related award on June 1, 2026.

What does transaction code "A" mean in the Southern First (SFST) Form 4?

Transaction code "A" on the Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition, not an open-market trade. In this case, it represents Southern First granting 310 restricted stock units of Common Stock to director Darrin Goss Sr. as compensation.