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Southern First (NASDAQ: SFST) director receives 310-share RSU grant

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Southern First Bancshares director Hooper Tecumseh Jr received an equity compensation award of 310 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share. These units will fully vest on June 1, 2027, meaning they convert into shares if he remains eligible until that date.

After this grant, he directly holds 43,192 shares of Southern First Bancshares common stock. This is a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase or sale.

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Insider HOOPER TECUMSEH JR
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 310 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 43,192 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. [object Object]
RSU grant size 310 shares Restricted stock unit grant of Common Stock
Grant price $0.00 per share Price per share for RSU grant
Post-transaction holdings 43,192 shares Total Common Stock directly held after grant
Vesting date June 1, 2027 Date RSUs fully vest into shares
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"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock"
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.
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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*
HOOPER TECUMSEH JR
(Last)(First)(Middle)
PO BOX 17465
(Street)
GREENVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA 29606
(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)
XDirector10% 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)
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 Stock06/01/2026A310(1)A$043,192D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents grant of restricted stock units which will fully vest on June 1, 2027.
Tee Hooper /s/Julie A. Fairchild, POA06/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Southern First Bancshares (SFST) report for Hooper Tecumseh Jr?

Southern First Bancshares reported that director Hooper Tecumseh Jr received a grant of 310 restricted stock units of Common Stock. The award is compensation-related, carries a price of $0.00 per share, and increases his direct holdings to 43,192 shares.

How many shares did the Southern First (SFST) director receive in the latest Form 4?

The director received 310 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units. These units represent a stock-based compensation award and will convert into actual shares when they fully vest on June 1, 2027, subject to continued eligibility.

When do the newly granted restricted stock units for SFST’s director vest?

The restricted stock units granted to the Southern First Bancshares director will fully vest on June 1, 2027. Vesting means the 310 units convert into Common Stock shares if vesting conditions, typically continued service, are satisfied through that date.

What is Hooper Tecumseh Jr’s total SFST shareholding after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the grant, Hooper Tecumseh Jr directly holds 43,192 shares of Southern First Bancshares Common Stock. This total includes the impact of the 310-share restricted stock unit award reported in the Form 4 as a grant or other acquisition.

Was the SFST director’s latest Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell of shares?

The transaction was not a market buy or sell. It was a grant of 310 restricted stock units at $0.00 per share, categorized as a “Grant, award, or other acquisition,” reflecting stock-based compensation rather than an open-market trade by the director.