X0303 4 2008-10-15 0 0000086115 SAFEGUARD SCIENTIFICS INC SFE 0001187708 MESSMAN JACK L 435 DEVON PARK DRIVE, BUILDING 800 WAYNE PA 19087-1945 1 0 0 0 Deferred Stock Units 2008-10-15 4 A 0 4671 0 A Common Stock 4671 15178 D Deferred Stock Units 2008-10-15 4 A 0 18684 0.95 A Common Stock 18684 60709 D The deferred stock units are payable in stock, on a one-for-one basis. The deferred stock units vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. Distributions in respect of the deferred stock units will be made following termination of service as a director at times established in accordance with the terms of the applicable equity compensation plan of the Issuer. The deferred stock units are payable in stock, on a one-for-one basis, and are fully vested at grant. Distributions in respect of the deferred stock units will be made following termination of service as a director at times established in accordance with the terms of the applicable equity compensation plan of the Issuer. By: DEIRDRE BLACKBURN, Agent For: Jack L. Messman 2008-10-16