Columbia Financial director adds stock units
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Columbia Financial, Inc. (CLBK) reported that director Elizabeth E. Randall received a grant of 211.6385 phantom stock dividends on August 26, 2026, tied to Common Stock at a reference value of $11.62 per share under a stock-based deferral plan, held indirectly. Following this, her deferral-plan balance is 49,396.2812 common-share equivalents. She also reports 105,490 shares held directly, 97,783 by IRA, 26,968 by Roth IRA, 6,494 shares in a Stock Award V that vests on March 12, 2027, and fully vested stock options over 137,442 shares at an exercise price of $7.10 expiring July 23, 2029.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 211.6385 shares
Grant/Award
6 txns
Insider
Randall Elizabeth E.
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock F1 | 211.6385 | $11.62 | $2K |
| holding | Stock Options (right to buy) F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F3 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 49,396.2812 shares (Indirect, By Stock-Based Deferral Plan);
Stock Options (right to buy) — 137,442 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 105,490 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 97,783 shares (Indirect, By IRA);
Common Stock — 26,968 shares (Indirect, By Roth IRA);
Common Stock — 6,494 shares (Indirect, By Stock Award V)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Represents phantom stock dividends which are exempt under Rule 16b-3 in connection with the Columbia Bank Stock Based Deferral Plan.
- F2. This form accounts for a decrease of 1 share from the prior report due to the rounding of fractional shares.
- F3. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan which vest in one year on March 12, 2027.
- F4. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan are fully vested and exercisable.
Key Figures
Phantom stock dividends credited: 211.6385 share equivalents
Reference value per phantom share equivalent: $11.62 per share
Deferral plan holdings after transaction: 49,396.2812 common-share equivalents
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8 metrics
Phantom stock dividends credited
211.6385 share equivalents
Grant on August 26, 2026 under Columbia Bank Stock Based Deferral Plan
Reference value per phantom share equivalent
$11.62 per share
Common Stock value used for August 26, 2026 phantom stock dividends
Deferral plan holdings after transaction
49,396.2812 common-share equivalents
Indirect ownership by Stock-Based Deferral Plan after August 26, 2026 grant
Direct Common Stock holdings
105,490 shares
Direct ownership of Columbia Financial Common Stock as of August 26, 2026
IRA Common Stock holdings
97,783 shares
Indirect ownership by IRA as of August 26, 2026
Roth IRA Common Stock holdings
26,968 shares
Indirect ownership by Roth IRA, adjusted by 1 share due to rounding
Stock Award V shares
6,494 shares
Indirect ownership by Stock Award V vesting on March 12, 2027
Stock options exercise price and underlying shares
$7.10 per share; 137,442 underlying shares
Fully vested options expiring July 23, 2029, direct ownership
Key Terms
phantom stock dividends, Rule 16b-3, Stock-Based Deferral Plan, 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, +1 more
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phantom stock dividends financial
"Represents phantom stock dividends which are exempt under Rule 16b-3"
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"phantom stock dividends which are exempt under Rule 16b-3 in connection"
Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.
Stock-Based Deferral Plan financial
"connection with the Columbia Bank Stock Based Deferral Plan."
2019 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan"
fully vested and exercisable financial
"Stock Options granted pursuant to the ... Plan are fully vested and exercisable."
FAQ
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What equity award did Columbia Financial (CLBK) director Elizabeth E. Randall receive?
Elizabeth E. Randall was credited with 211.6385 phantom stock dividends on August 26, 2026, tied to Columbia Financial Common Stock at a reference value of $11.62 per share under the Columbia Bank Stock Based Deferral Plan.
What stock options in CLBK does Elizabeth E. Randall report on this Form 4?
She reports fully vested and exercisable stock options over 137,442 Columbia Financial Common Stock shares, with an exercise price of $7.10 per share and an expiration date of July 23, 2029.
What is the nature of the 211.6385 CLBK phantom stock reported for Elizabeth E. Randall?
The 211.6385 units represent phantom stock dividends under the Columbia Bank Stock Based Deferral Plan, exempt under Rule 16b-3, and are reported as indirectly owned through that plan.
Did the Form 4 for CLBK indicate any sales by Elizabeth E. Randall?
No. The Form 4 reports a grant/acquisition of 211.6385 phantom stock dividends and updated holdings, with no reported sales or dispositions of Columbia Financial shares.
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