ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) director awarded 2,528 restricted shares vesting in 2027

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kempner Michael W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ConnectOne Bancorp director Michael W. Kempner received a stock grant as compensation. He was awarded 2,528 shares of common stock at no purchase price, structured as restricted stock subject to forfeiture. These shares vest in full on May 1, 2027. Following this grant, Kempner directly holds a total of 218,994.525 shares of ConnectOne Bancorp common stock. This is a routine equity award rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Director received routine restricted stock grant, no market buying or selling.

Michael W. Kempner, a director of ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc., acquired 2,528 shares of common stock through a grant classified as a "grant, award, or other acquisition." The per-share price is reported as $0.0000, indicating a compensation-related award rather than a cash transaction.

The footnote clarifies this is restricted stock "subject to forfeiture," vesting fully on May 1, 2027. Such awards are common for aligning directors’ incentives with shareholders over a multi-year period, with actual value depending on future share performance and continued service through vesting.

After the grant, Kempner's directly held position increases to 218,994.525 shares. With no derivative positions reported and no sales or purchases in the open market, this filing mainly updates the equity-based compensation profile, without signaling a directional view on the stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kempner Michael W

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,528	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 218,994.525 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 2,528 shares Grant price: $0.0000 per share Post-grant holdings: 218,994.525 shares +1 more

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Restricted stock grant 2,528 shares Common stock award to director on June 1, 2026

Grant price $0.0000 per share Reported price for restricted stock grant

Post-grant holdings 218,994.525 shares Total common shares directly held after transaction

Vesting date May 1, 2027 Restricted stock vests in full on this date

Key Terms

restricted stock, subject to forfeiture, grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4

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restricted stock financial

"Represents a grant of restricted stock subject to forfeiture, vesting in full on May 1, 2027."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

subject to forfeiture financial

"Represents a grant of restricted stock subject to forfeiture, vesting in full on May 1, 2027."

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Form 4 regulatory

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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^*

Kempner Michael W

(Last) (First) (Middle)

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.

301 SYLVAN AVENUE

(Street)

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NEW JERSEY 07632

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. [ CNOB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/01/2026		A		2,528(1)	A	$0	218,994.525	D

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. Represents a grant of restricted stock subject to forfeiture, vesting in full on May 1, 2027.

	/s/ Laura Criscione, POA	06/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) report for Michael W. Kempner?

ConnectOne Bancorp reported that director Michael W. Kempner received a grant of 2,528 shares of common stock. The shares were awarded at a reported price of $0.0000 per share as equity compensation, not as an open-market purchase or sale.

What type of shares did Michael W. Kempner receive in this CNOB Form 4 filing?

Kempner received restricted common stock in this Form 4 filing. The award consists of 2,528 shares that are subject to forfeiture and structured as a grant or award, aligning his compensation with the company’s equity over time.

When do Michael W. Kempner’s restricted CNOB shares vest?

The restricted shares granted to Michael W. Kempner vest in full on May 1, 2027. Until that vesting date, the shares are subject to forfeiture, so continued service and other conditions generally determine whether he retains the award.

How many ConnectOne Bancorp shares does Michael W. Kempner hold after this grant?

After the 2,528-share restricted stock grant, Michael W. Kempner directly holds 218,994.525 shares of ConnectOne Bancorp common stock. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership reported in the Form 4 following the equity award.

Did Michael W. Kempner buy or sell CNOB shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No, the Form 4 shows an acquisition classified as a grant or award, not an open-market trade. The 2,528 shares of common stock were issued at a stated price of $0.0000 per share as restricted stock compensation subject to vesting.

What does ‘subject to forfeiture’ mean for Kempner’s CNOB restricted stock grant?

‘Subject to forfeiture’ means Kempner may lose the restricted shares if conditions are not met. Typically, this requires remaining in his director role until the May 1, 2027 vesting date; otherwise, unvested shares can be forfeited under the award terms.