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Executive equity awards at Columbia Financial (NASDAQ: CLBK) disclosed

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Gibney Dennis E. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Columbia Financial, Inc. reported that executive Dennis E. Gibney received new equity awards in the form of stock options and common stock. He was granted 53,033 stock options and 31,213 shares of common stock at no cash cost as part of the company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan.

The awards vest over time and are tied in part to performance-based criteria, with some options vesting in three approximately equal annual installments starting on March 2, 2027, and certain stock awards scheduled to vest three years after their grant date if specified performance goals are achieved.

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Insider Gibney Dennis E.
Role 1st Sr. EVP, CBO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Options (right to buy) 53,033 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 31,213 $0.00 --
holding Stock Options (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Stock Options (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Stock Options (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Stock Options (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options (right to buy) — 53,033 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 31,213 shares (Indirect, By Stock Award V); Common Stock — 156,801 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive plan, which vest upon achievement of certain specified performance-based vesting criteria, which if achieved, such Awards would vest three years after the date of the Award on March 2, 2029. The number of shares held directly includes certain shares that were previously held by Stock Award and that have subsequently vested. This form reflects increases in beneficial ownership resulting from exempt acquisitions pursuant to rule 16b-3(c). Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive plan, 25% of which vest in three approximately equal annual installments commencing on May 1, 2024; and the remaining 75% of which vest upon achievement of certain specified performance-based vesting criteria, which if achieved, such Awards would vest three years after the date of the Award. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive plan, 25% of which vest in three approximately equal annual installments commencing on March 6, 2025; and the remaining 75% of which vest upon achievement of certain specified performance-based vesting criteria, which if achieved, such Awards would vest three years after the date of the Award. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive plan, which vest upon achievement of certain specified performance-based vesting criteria, which if achieved, such Awards would vest three years after the date of the Award on March 3, 2028. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan vest in three approximately equal annual installments commencing on March 2, 2027. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan are fully vested and exercisable. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan vest in three approximately equal annual installments commencing on May 1, 2024. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan vest in three approximately equal annual installments commencing on March 6, 2025. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan vest in three approximately equal annual installments commencing on March 3, 2026.
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
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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*
Gibney Dennis E.

(Last) (First) (Middle)
19-01 ROUTE 208 NORTH

(Street)
FAIR LAWN NJ 07410

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Columbia Financial, Inc. [ CLBK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
1st Sr. EVP, CBO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 03/02/2026 A 31,213 A $0 31,213 I By Stock Award V(1)
Common Stock 1,953.3245 I By Stock-Based Deferral Plan
Common Stock 156,801(2) D
Common Stock 7,620(3) I By ESOP
Common Stock 10,614(3) I By SERP
Common Stock 10,000 I By SEP-IRA
Common Stock 3,000 I By IRA
Common Stock 10,000 I By Spouse
Common Stock 15,349 I By Stock Award II(4)
Common Stock 13,441 I By Stock Award III(5)
Common Stock 13,136 I By Stock Award IV(6)
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
Stock Options (right to buy) $18.28 03/02/2026 A 53,033 03/02/2027(7) 03/02/2036 Common Stock 53,033 $0 53,033 D
Stock Options (right to buy) $15.6 07/23/2020(8) 07/23/2029 Common Stock 240,000 240,000 D
Stock Options (right to buy) $15.94 05/01/2024(9) 05/01/2033 Common Stock 13,398 13,398 D
Stock Options (right to buy) $16.49 03/06/2025(10) 03/06/2034 Common Stock 9,856 9,856 D
Stock Options (right to buy) $16.23 03/03/2026(11) 03/03/2035 Common Stock 22,757 22,757 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive plan, which vest upon achievement of certain specified performance-based vesting criteria, which if achieved, such Awards would vest three years after the date of the Award on March 2, 2029.
2. The number of shares held directly includes certain shares that were previously held by Stock Award and that have subsequently vested.
3. This form reflects increases in beneficial ownership resulting from exempt acquisitions pursuant to rule 16b-3(c).
4. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive plan, 25% of which vest in three approximately equal annual installments commencing on May 1, 2024; and the remaining 75% of which vest upon achievement of certain specified performance-based vesting criteria, which if achieved, such Awards would vest three years after the date of the Award.
5. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive plan, 25% of which vest in three approximately equal annual installments commencing on March 6, 2025; and the remaining 75% of which vest upon achievement of certain specified performance-based vesting criteria, which if achieved, such Awards would vest three years after the date of the Award.
6. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive plan, which vest upon achievement of certain specified performance-based vesting criteria, which if achieved, such Awards would vest three years after the date of the Award on March 3, 2028.
7. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan vest in three approximately equal annual installments commencing on March 2, 2027.
8. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan are fully vested and exercisable.
9. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan vest in three approximately equal annual installments commencing on May 1, 2024.
10. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan vest in three approximately equal annual installments commencing on March 6, 2025.
11. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan vest in three approximately equal annual installments commencing on March 3, 2026.
Remarks:
/s/ Dennis E. Gibney 03/04/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Columbia Financial (CLBK) report for Dennis E. Gibney?

Columbia Financial reported that Dennis E. Gibney received new equity awards, including stock options and common stock, under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These transactions increased his beneficial ownership through exempt, no-cash-cost grants recorded as acquisitions on March 2, 2026.

How many stock options were granted to Dennis E. Gibney at Columbia Financial (CLBK)?

Dennis E. Gibney was granted 53,033 stock options described as rights to buy Columbia Financial common stock. These options were awarded at a stated price of $0.0000 per option as part of the company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan on March 2, 2026.

How many Columbia Financial (CLBK) common shares were awarded to Dennis E. Gibney?

Dennis E. Gibney received 31,213 shares of Columbia Financial common stock as a grant or award. These shares are held indirectly "By Stock Award V" and form part of his beneficial ownership, subject to vesting conditions under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan.

What are the vesting terms for Dennis E. Gibney’s Columbia Financial (CLBK) stock options?

Footnotes state that certain stock options granted under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning March 2, 2027. Other option tranches referenced in the filing are already fully vested and exercisable according to the disclosed plan terms.

How do performance-based conditions affect Columbia Financial (CLBK) stock awards to Dennis E. Gibney?

Several stock awards vest only if specified performance-based criteria are achieved. If those criteria are met, the awards typically vest three years after the grant date, with disclosed vesting dates such as March 3, 2028, and March 2, 2029 for particular award tranches.

Were Dennis E. Gibney’s equity grants at Columbia Financial (CLBK) exempt under SEC rules?

A footnote explains that the filing reflects increases in beneficial ownership resulting from exempt acquisitions pursuant to SEC rule 16b-3(c). This rule generally covers board-approved compensation grants, distinguishing them from open-market purchases or sales of Columbia Financial stock.