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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.

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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)
  1. F1. Represents phantom stock dividends which are exempt under Rule 16b-3 in connection with the Columbia Bank Stock Based Deferral Plan.
  2. F2. This form accounts for a decrease of 1 share from the prior report due to the rounding of fractional shares.
  3. F3. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan which vest in one year on March 12, 2027.
  4. F4. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan are fully vested and exercisable.
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
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

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.

How many Columbia Financial (CLBK) shares does Elizabeth E. Randall hold directly and indirectly?

Elizabeth E. Randall reports 105,490 shares held directly, and indirect holdings of 49,396.2812 common-share equivalents by a stock-based deferral plan, 97,783 by IRA, 26,968 by Roth IRA, and 6,494 in a Stock Award V that vests in 2027.

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.

When do Elizabeth E. Randall’s Stock Award V shares in CLBK vest?

The 6,494 Columbia Financial Common Stock shares reported as “By Stock Award V” are stock awards under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan and vest in one year on March 12, 2027.

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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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).
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*
Randall Elizabeth E.

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/26/2026
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 Stock08/26/2026A211.6385(1)A$11.6249,396.2812IBy Stock-Based Deferral Plan
Common Stock105,490D
Common Stock97,783IBy IRA
Common Stock26,968(2)IBy Roth IRA
Common Stock6,494IBy Stock Award V(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)$7.107/23/2020(4)07/23/2029Common Stock137,442137,442D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents phantom stock dividends which are exempt under Rule 16b-3 in connection with the Columbia Bank Stock Based Deferral Plan.
2. This form accounts for a decrease of 1 share from the prior report due to the rounding of fractional shares.
3. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan which vest in one year on March 12, 2027.
4. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan are fully vested and exercisable.
Remarks:
/s/ Thomas F. Splaine, Jr., Power of Attorney08/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)