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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC director Bryan F. Kennedy III reported an equity compensation grant. He acquired 310 shares of common stock through restricted stock units at no cost, which will fully vest on June 1, 2027. After this grant, he holds 310 shares directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider KENNEDY, III BRYAN F

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 310 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 310 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares after transaction: 310 shares +1 more

4 metrics

RSU grant size 310 shares Restricted stock units granted to director on June 1, 2026

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Reported transaction price for RSU grant

Shares after transaction 310 shares Total common shares held directly after grant

Vesting date June 1, 2027 RSUs will fully vest on this date

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Grant, award, or other acquisition, 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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

KENNEDY, III BRYAN F

(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	310	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.

	Bryan Kennedy /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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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 BANCSHARES INC (SFST) report?

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC reported a Form 4 showing director Bryan F. Kennedy III received 310 restricted stock units of common stock as a grant, with no cash paid per share, as part of his equity compensation.

How many SFST shares did Bryan F. Kennedy III acquire in this Form 4?

Bryan F. Kennedy III acquired 310 shares of SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC common stock through a restricted stock unit grant. These units represent future shares that will vest according to the schedule disclosed in the filing footnote.

When do Bryan F. Kennedy III’s new SFST restricted stock units vest?

The 310 restricted stock units granted to Bryan F. Kennedy III will fully vest on June 1, 2027. Vesting means the units convert into common shares he can own outright, subject to any applicable company or regulatory requirements.

Did Bryan F. Kennedy III buy or sell SFST shares on the open market?

The filing shows a grant of restricted stock units, not an open-market trade. Transaction code A indicates a grant or award acquisition, with a reported price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting compensation rather than a market purchase.

What is Bryan F. Kennedy III’s SFST shareholding after this grant?

Following the reported grant, Bryan F. Kennedy III holds 310 shares of SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC common stock directly. This reflects his position after the restricted stock unit award recorded in the Form 4 transaction details.