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Columbia Financial (CLBK) SEVP buys 15,000 shares in open-market trade

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Columbia Financial, Inc. executive Lewis Oliver Edward Jr, SEVP & Head Commercial Banking, reported open-market purchases of 15,000 shares of common stock on 2026-07-20 at $10.00 per share, split between 500 directly held shares and 14,500 acquired through a 401(k). After these trades, he reports 65,296 directly held shares plus additional indirect holdings in benefit and award plans, and maintains several option grants under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan with exercise prices between $7.25 and $8.31. The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, indicating these purchases were not made pursuant to an affirmed trading plan.

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Insider Lewis Oliver Edward Jr
Role SEVP & Head Commercial Banking
Bought 15,000 shs ($150K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 500 $10.00 $5K
Purchase Common Stock 14,500 $10.00 $145K
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Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 65,296 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 14,500 shares (Indirect, By 401(k)); Stock Options (right to buy) — 295,559 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 10,791 shares (Indirect, By Stock-Based Deferral Plan); Common Stock — 16,700 shares (Indirect, By ESOP); Common Stock — 1,498 shares (Indirect, By SIM); Common Stock — 7,510 shares (Indirect, By SERP); Common Stock — 23,231 shares (Indirect, By Stock Award IV); Common Stock — 24,860 shares (Indirect, By Stock Award V); Common Stock — 25,898 shares (Indirect, By Stock Award VI)
Footnotes (7)
  1. F1. 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.
  2. F2. 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.
  3. F3. 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.
  4. F4. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan are fully vested and exercisable.
  5. F5. 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.
  6. F6. 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.
  7. F7. 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.
Direct purchase shares 500 shares Common Stock purchased directly on 2026-07-20 at $10.00 per share
401(k) purchase shares 14,500 shares Common Stock purchased via 401(k) on 2026-07-20 at $10.00 per share
Purchase price $10.00 per share Price for both reported Common Stock purchases on 2026-07-20
Direct common shares after trade 65,296 shares Direct CLBK Common Stock holdings following the 500-share purchase
Indirect 401(k) holdings 14,500 shares CLBK Common Stock held indirectly by 401(k) after the purchase
Largest option block 125,457 underlying shares Stock Options with $8.1200 exercise price, expiring 2031-03-22
Lowest option exercise price $7.25 Stock Options expiring 2033-05-01 on CLBK Common Stock
Highest option exercise price $8.31 Stock Options expiring 2036-03-02 on CLBK Common Stock
Stock Options (right to buy) financial
"security_title: Stock Options (right to buy) on CLBK Common Stock"
2019 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan"
ESOP financial
"Common Stock held indirectly, nature of ownership: By ESOP"
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a program that gives employees ownership shares in their company, often as part of their benefits package. It acts like a company-sponsored savings plan, allowing workers to have a stake in the company's success, which can boost motivation and loyalty. For investors, ESOPs can influence company decisions and stock value, making them an important aspect of corporate ownership and governance.
SERP financial
"Common Stock held indirectly, nature of ownership: By SERP"
A Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) is a company-funded benefit that promises extra retirement pay to selected senior executives beyond regular pension or savings plans. Think of it as a bespoke top-up savings account the employer guarantees for key leaders; it matters to investors because SERPs create future financial obligations, influence executive retention and pay incentives, and can signal how a company prioritizes management costs versus shareholder returns.
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked for these transactions"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

FAQ

What insider transaction did CLBK executive Lewis Oliver Edward Jr report?

Lewis Oliver Edward Jr reported purchases of 15,000 CLBK common shares on 2026-07-20 at $10.00 per share, including 500 directly held shares and 14,500 acquired through a 401(k) account.

How many Columbia Financial (CLBK) shares does Lewis Oliver Edward Jr now hold directly?

Following the reported transaction, he holds 65,296 CLBK common shares directly. He also reports additional indirect holdings through plans such as a 401(k), ESOP, stock-based deferral plan, SERP, and stock award vehicles.

Were the CLBK share purchases by Lewis Oliver Edward Jr under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No, the filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, indicating the reported 15,000-share purchase on 2026-07-20 was not designated as executed under an affirmed trading plan.

What indirect CLBK share holdings are reported for Lewis Oliver Edward Jr?

Indirect CLBK holdings include 14,500 shares by 401(k), plus positions held via a stock-based deferral plan, ESOP, SIM, SERP, and multiple Stock Award IV–VI accounts, each reported with separate share balances.

How many CLBK shares were bought through the 401(k) in this Form 4?

The report shows a purchase of 14,500 CLBK common shares at $10.00 per share on 2026-07-20, held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, with 14,500 shares reported following the transaction.

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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Lewis Oliver Edward Jr

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

(Street)
FAIR LAWN NEW JERSEY 07410

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Columbia Financial, Inc./MD/ [ CLBK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SEVP & Head Commercial Banking
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/20/2026
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 Stock07/20/2026P500A$1065,296D
Common Stock07/20/2026P14,500A$1014,500IBy 401(k)
Common Stock10,791IBy Stock-Based Deferral Plan
Common Stock16,700IBy ESOP
Common Stock1,498IBy SIM
Common Stock7,510IBy SERP
Common Stock23,231IBy Stock Award IV(1)
Common Stock24,860IBy Stock Award V(2)
Common Stock25,898IBy Stock Award VI(3)
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 (right to buy)$7.7307/23/2020(4)07/23/2029Common Stock38,82338,823D
Stock Options (right to buy)$8.1203/22/2022(4)03/22/2031Common Stock125,457125,457D
Stock Options (right to buy)$7.2505/01/2024(4)05/01/2033Common Stock25,47325,473D
Stock Options (right to buy)$7.503/06/2025(5)03/06/2034Common Stock18,73918,739D
Stock Options (right to buy)$7.3803/03/2026(6)03/03/2035Common Stock43,06743,067D
Stock Options (right to buy)$8.3103/02/2027(7)03/02/2036Common Stock44,00044,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan are fully vested and exercisable.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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.
Remarks:
Exhibit List: Exhibit 24 Power of Attorney
/s/ Thomas F. Splaine, Jr., Power of Attorney07/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)