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Blue Foundry (BLFY) director stake canceled in Fulton merger

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Blue Foundry Bancorp director Elizabeth Varki Jobes reported dispositions tied to the company’s merger with Fulton Financial Corporation. She disposed of 21,502 shares of common stock and 48,133 stock options in issuer transactions.

Under the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated November 24, 2025, each Blue Foundry common share was converted into the right to receive 0.650 shares of Fulton Financial Corporation common stock. Outstanding options with a $9.95 exercise price were cancelled for a cash payment based on the difference to the per share consideration price of $13.6435, multiplied by the option shares. Following these transactions, she reported zero Blue Foundry common shares and options.

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Insider JOBES ELIZABETH VARKI
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Disposition Common Stock 21,502 $0.00 --
Disposition Stock Options 48,133 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct); Stock Options — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 24, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and between the Issuer and Fulton Financial Corporation, each issued and outstanding share of Issuer common stock was converted into the right to receive 0.650 shares of Fulton Financial Corporation common stock (subject to the payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares). Stock options vest at a rate of 20% per year commencing on January 2, 2025. In accordance with the Merger Agreement, each option to acquire common stock of the Issuer that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger (whether vested or unvested), was cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment, less applicable taxes and other withholdings, equal to the difference between the exercise price of the option and the per share consideration price ($13.6435), multiplied by the number of shares subject to such option.
Common shares disposed 21,502 shares Issuer disposition of common stock
Options disposed 48,133 options Issuer disposition of stock options
Option exercise price $9.95 per share Exercise price of cancelled options
Per share consideration $13.6435 per share Cash consideration reference for option payout
Share conversion ratio 0.650 shares Fulton Financial shares per BLFY common share
Options expiration date January 2, 2034 Original expiration of cancelled options
Agreement and Plan of Merger regulatory
"Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 24, 2025..."
An Agreement and Plan of Merger is a formal document where two companies agree to combine into one, outlining how the process will happen. It’s like a step-by-step plan for merging, and it matters because it shows both sides have agreed on the details before the official transition takes place.
per share consideration price financial
"equal to the difference between the exercise price of the option and the per share consideration price ($13.6435)..."
Stock options financial
"Stock options vest at a rate of 20% per year commencing on January 2, 2025."
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
Disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_code_description": "Disposition to issuer""
cash payment financial
"was cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment, less applicable taxes..."
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).
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
JOBES ELIZABETH VARKI

(Last)(First)(Middle)
19 PARK AVENUE

(Street)
RUTHERFORD NEW JERSEY 07070

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Blue Foundry Bancorp [ BLFY ]
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)
03/30/2026
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 Stock04/01/2026D21,502D(1)0D
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
Stock Options$9.9503/30/2026D48,133 (2)01/02/2034Common Stock48,133(2)(3)0D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 24, 2025 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and between the Issuer and Fulton Financial Corporation, each issued and outstanding share of Issuer common stock was converted into the right to receive 0.650 shares of Fulton Financial Corporation common stock (subject to the payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares).
2. Stock options vest at a rate of 20% per year commencing on January 2, 2025.
3. In accordance with the Merger Agreement, each option to acquire common stock of the Issuer that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger (whether vested or unvested), was cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment, less applicable taxes and other withholdings, equal to the difference between the exercise price of the option and the per share consideration price ($13.6435), multiplied by the number of shares subject to such option.
Remarks:
/s/ Mary M. Russell, pursuant to Power of Attorney04/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Blue Foundry Bancorp (BLFY) director Elizabeth Varki Jobes report?

Elizabeth Varki Jobes reported disposing of Blue Foundry Bancorp securities in issuer transactions. She transferred 21,502 common shares and 48,133 stock options back to the issuer as part of the closing mechanics of the merger with Fulton Financial Corporation and now reports no BLFY holdings.

How were Blue Foundry Bancorp (BLFY) common shares treated in the Fulton Financial merger?

Each issued and outstanding Blue Foundry Bancorp common share was converted into the right to receive 0.650 shares of Fulton Financial Corporation common stock. Any resulting fractional share amounts are settled in cash instead of stock, according to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated November 24, 2025.

What happened to Elizabeth Varki Jobes’ Blue Foundry Bancorp stock options in the merger?

Her Blue Foundry Bancorp stock options, covering 48,133 underlying common shares at a $9.95 exercise price, were cancelled. In exchange, she became entitled to a cash payment equal to the spread between $13.6435 per share consideration and the option exercise price, multiplied by the option shares.

Does Elizabeth Varki Jobes still hold any Blue Foundry Bancorp (BLFY) securities after these transactions?

After the reported issuer dispositions, Elizabeth Varki Jobes shows zero Blue Foundry Bancorp common shares and zero related stock options. Her remaining economic exposure, if any, would be through the merger consideration, including Fulton Financial Corporation shares and cash tied to the option cancellation formula.

What is the per share consideration price used for Blue Foundry Bancorp options in the merger?

The merger uses a per share consideration price of $13.6435 for Blue Foundry Bancorp common stock when calculating cash payments on cancelled options. Each option’s cash value equals this price minus the option’s exercise price, multiplied by the number of option shares covered.

When do Blue Foundry Bancorp stock options held by Elizabeth Varki Jobes vest and expire?

The stock options referenced vest at 20% per year starting January 2, 2025, with an original expiration date of January 2, 2034. Despite this schedule, all such options were cancelled at the merger’s effective time in exchange for a cash payment calculated under the merger agreement.