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Locke Anna T purchased $19K of SFST

Locke Anna T purchased 300 shares of SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES INC (SFST) at $63.27 on 2026-09-14.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Locke Anna T
Published Sep 15, 2026, 4:24 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
4/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SFSTNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The purchase is modest and unlikely to move the stock, but it confirms director confidence.

02

Market read

Low relevance; small insider purchase with limited trading implications.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming board actions or strategic moves not reflected in this modest purchase.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: filing today

Background

Form 4 disclosures provide the first public record of insider transactions.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SFSTNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Director Locke Anna T purchased 300 shares of SFST for $18,982, filing a Form 4 on 2026-09-15.

Expected impact

Minimal, likely no significant move.

Evidence & confidence

The transaction size is modest relative to float and does not signal a material change in ownership.

Market effects

None; insider activity does not affect sector trends.

None; company is regional bank with limited broader impact.

None

Counterpoint

Even small insider buys can precede positive developments; monitor for future filings.

Key entities

  • Locke Anna T

    Director of Southern First Bancshares Inc.

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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