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Columbia Financial (CLBK) SEVP Allyson Katz Schlesinger purchases 50,000 shares at $10

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Columbia Financial, Inc. executive Allyson Katz Schlesinger, SEVP & Head of Consumer Banking, purchased a total of 50,000 shares of Common Stock of CLBK on July 20, 2026 at $10.00 per share, split between 44,400 directly held shares and 5,600 shares acquired through a 401(k) plan. Following these transactions, she directly holds 192,490 Common shares and also has various indirect Common Stock holdings through stock-based deferral, SERP, ESOP, SIM, and stock award vehicles, as well as multiple outstanding stock option positions with exercise prices between $7.10 and $8.31.

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Insider Schlesinger Allyson Katz
Role SEVP&Head of Consumer Banking
Bought 50,000 shs ($500K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 44,400 $10.00 $444K
Purchase Common Stock 5,600 $10.00 $56K
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Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 192,490 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 5,600 shares (Indirect, By 401(k)); Stock Options (right to buy) — 483,713 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 29,794 shares (Indirect, By Stock-Based Deferral Plan); Common Stock — 15,686 shares (Indirect, By SERP); Common Stock — 17,056 shares (Indirect, By ESOP); Common Stock — 10,302 shares (Indirect, By SIM); Common Stock — 25,344 shares (Indirect, By Stock Award III); Common Stock — 27,033 shares (Indirect, By Stock Award IV); Common Stock — 27,662 shares (Indirect, By Stock Award V)
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.
Shares purchased (direct) 44,400 shares Common Stock bought on July 20, 2026 at $10.00 per share, direct ownership
Shares purchased via 401(k) 5,600 shares Common Stock bought on July 20, 2026 at $10.00 per share, indirect by 401(k)
Total net shares bought 50,000 shares Net buy reported in transaction summary for July 20, 2026
Purchase price $10.00 per share Price for Common Stock purchases on July 20, 2026
Direct Common Stock holdings 192,490 shares Directly held CLBK Common Stock after reported transactions
Largest option underlying shares 341,646 shares Underlying Common Stock for options at $7.10, expiring July 23, 2029
Option exercise price range $7.10–$8.31 Exercise prices for reported stock options (right to buy) on CLBK
Stock Options (right to buy) financial
"security_title: Stock Options (right to buy) with underlying Common Stock"
401(k) financial
"nature_of_ownership: By 401(k) for indirect Common Stock holdings"
A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.
SERP financial
"nature_of_ownership: By SERP for certain indirect Common Stock holdings"
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.
ESOP financial
"nature_of_ownership: By ESOP for certain indirect Common Stock holdings"
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.
Stock-Based Deferral Plan financial
"nature_of_ownership: By Stock-Based Deferral Plan for indirect shares"
2019 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"Stock Options granted pursuant to the Columbia Financial, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan"

FAQ

What did CLBK executive Allyson Katz Schlesinger buy in this Form 4 filing?

Allyson Katz Schlesinger purchased 50,000 shares of Columbia Financial (CLBK) Common Stock on July 20, 2026, at $10.00 per share, through a combination of direct ownership and a 401(k) plan acquisition.

How many CLBK shares does Allyson Katz Schlesinger hold after these transactions?

After the reported trades, she directly holds 192,490 CLBK Common shares. She also has indirect Common Stock holdings through several plans and stock awards, plus outstanding stock options referencing additional Common Stock shares.

Were Allyson Katz Schlesinger’s CLBK share purchases under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is unchecked, indicating the reported 50,000-share purchase was not identified as being made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan in this report.

What indirect CLBK holdings does Allyson Katz Schlesinger report in this Form 4?

She reports indirect holdings of CLBK Common Stock through a 401(k), a Stock-Based Deferral Plan, SERP, ESOP, SIM, and multiple performance-based Stock Award vehicles, each with its own reported share balance.

What stock option positions for CLBK does Allyson Katz Schlesinger have?

She reports stock options (right to buy) CLBK Common Stock with exercise prices from $7.10 to $8.31, expiring between 2029 and 2036, covering underlying share amounts listed for each option grant.

What role does Allyson Katz Schlesinger hold at Columbia Financial (CLBK)?

The reporting person, Allyson Katz Schlesinger, is identified as an officer of Columbia Financial, Inc., serving as SEVP & Head of Consumer Banking, and she filed this Form 4 in that capacity.

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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
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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*
Schlesinger Allyson Katz

(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 of Consumer 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 Stock07/20/2026P44,400A$10192,490D
Common Stock07/20/2026P5,600A$105,600IBy 401(k)
Common Stock29,794IBy Stock-Based Deferral Plan
Common Stock15,686IBy SERP
Common Stock17,056IBy ESOP
Common Stock10,302IBy SIM
Common Stock25,344IBy Stock Award III(1)
Common Stock27,033IBy Stock Award IV(2)
Common Stock27,662IBy 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 Stock341,646341,646D
Stock Options (right to buy)$7.2505/01/2024(4)05/01/2033Common Stock27,79027,790D
Stock Options (right to buy)$7.503/06/2025(5)03/06/2034Common Stock20,44220,442D
Stock Options (right to buy)$7.3803/03/2026(6)03/03/2035Common Stock46,83546,835D
Stock Options (right to buy)$8.3103/02/2027(7)03/02/2036Common Stock47,00047,000D
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)