Columbia Financial director receives stock award

Columbia Financial, Inc. director Lucy Sorrentini reported a compensation-related stock award of common stock, classified as an acquisition under a grant or award, pursuant to the company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan.

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Columbia Financial, Inc. director Lucy Sorrentini reported a compensation-related stock award of common stock, classified as an acquisition under a grant or award, pursuant to the company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. These stock awards vest in one year on March 12, 2027.

Following these updates, she indirectly holds 2,952 shares of common stock from stock awards, directly holds 14,871 shares, and indirectly holds an additional 7,680.3636 shares through a stock-based deferral plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 0 shares

Grant/Award 3 txns

Insider Sorrentini Lucy

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	0	$17.43	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,952 shares (Indirect, Stock Award V); Common Stock — 14,871 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 7,680.3636 shares (Indirect, By Stock-Based Deferral Plan)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan which vest in one year on March 12, 2027.
2. F2. The number of shares held directly includes certain shares that were previously held by Stock Award and that have subsequently vested.

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What did Lucy Sorrentini report on her Form 4 for Columbia Financial (CLBK)?

Lucy Sorrentini reported a compensation-related stock award of Columbia Financial common stock. The award is classified as an acquisition under a grant or award and was issued under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, reflecting routine director equity compensation rather than an open-market transaction.

How many Columbia Financial (CLBK) shares does Lucy Sorrentini hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Lucy Sorrentini directly holds 14,871 Columbia Financial common shares. She also indirectly holds 2,952 shares from stock awards and 7,680.3636 shares through a stock-based deferral plan, giving her a combined reported exposure across direct and indirect holdings.

When do Lucy Sorrentini’s new Columbia Financial (CLBK) stock awards vest?

The stock awards reported by Lucy Sorrentini vest in one year on March 12, 2027. These awards were granted under the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, indicating a standard time-based vesting schedule commonly used for director and executive equity compensation.

Are Lucy Sorrentini’s Columbia Financial (CLBK) transactions open-market purchases or compensation grants?

The reported acquisition is a grant or award of stock, not an open-market purchase. It is described as stock awards granted under the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, indicating compensation-related equity rather than discretionary buying or selling in the public market.

How are indirect Columbia Financial (CLBK) holdings reported for Lucy Sorrentini on this Form 4?

Indirect holdings for Lucy Sorrentini include 2,952 shares from stock awards and 7,680.3636 shares held through a stock-based deferral plan. The filing notes that some shares previously held as stock awards have vested and are now included in the directly held share count.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/16/2026 - 01:09 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Sorrentini Lucy

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/12/2026

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	03/12/2026		A		0	A	$17.43	2,952	I	Stock Award V(1)
Common Stock								14,871(2)	D
Common Stock								7,680.3636	I	By Stock-Based Deferral Plan

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan which vest in one year on March 12, 2027.

2. The number of shares held directly includes certain shares that were previously held by Stock Award and that have subsequently vested.

Remarks:

	/s/ Dennis E. Gibney, Power of Attorney	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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