ConnectOne (NASDAQ: CNOB) EVP withholds 1,512 shares to cover tax on vested units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. executive Steven Primiano reported routine share withholdings to cover taxes on equity awards. On March 20 and March 23, 2026, a total of 1,512 shares of Common Stock were disposed of as tax-withholding transactions tied to vesting of deferred stock units granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025. These Form 4 entries are not open-market sales but payments of tax liability using shares. After these withholdings, Primiano directly holds 15,163 shares of ConnectOne Bancorp common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Primiano Steven

Role EVP, Treas.& C Corp DevOfficer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	484	$26.72	$13K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	496	$25.95	$13K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	532	$25.95	$14K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 15,163 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Reflects shares withheld for taxes upon the vesting of deferred stock units on March 20, 2026 pursuant to a grant dated March 20, 2023. Reflects shares withheld for taxes upon the vesting of deferred stock units on March 20, 2026 pursuant to a grant dated March 20, 2025. Reflects shares withheld for taxes upon the vesting of deferred stock units on March 23, 2026 (the first business day following the Sunday, March 22, 2026 vesting date) pursuant to a grant dated March 22, 2024.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Primiano Steven

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.

301 SYLVAN AVENUE

(Street)

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NEW JERSEY 07059

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Treas.& C Corp DevOfficer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/20/2026

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	03/20/2026		F		496(1)	D	$25.95	16,179	D
Common Stock	03/20/2026		F		532(2)	D	$25.95	15,647	D
Common Stock	03/23/2026		F		484(3)	D	$26.72	15,163	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. Reflects shares withheld for taxes upon the vesting of deferred stock units on March 20, 2026 pursuant to a grant dated March 20, 2023.

2. Reflects shares withheld for taxes upon the vesting of deferred stock units on March 20, 2026 pursuant to a grant dated March 20, 2025.

3. Reflects shares withheld for taxes upon the vesting of deferred stock units on March 23, 2026 (the first business day following the Sunday, March 22, 2026 vesting date) pursuant to a grant dated March 22, 2024.

	/s/ Laura Criscione, POA	03/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did CNOB executive Steven Primiano report?

Steven Primiano reported share dispositions that covered tax liabilities on vested deferred stock units. Three Form 4 transactions show shares of ConnectOne Bancorp Common Stock withheld by the issuer for taxes, rather than open-market sales, in connection with recent equity award vesting.

How many CNOB shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The filing shows 1,512 shares of ConnectOne Bancorp Common Stock withheld for taxes. These came from three separate tax-withholding dispositions related to the vesting of deferred stock units on March 20 and March 23, 2026, under prior equity grants.

Were the CNOB insider transactions open-market sales of stock?

No, the transactions were not open-market sales. Each entry is coded "F," meaning shares were delivered to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting of deferred stock units, as described in the footnotes, rather than discretionary selling in the market.

What is Steven Primiano’s CNOB share ownership after the transactions?

After the reported tax-withholding dispositions, Steven Primiano directly holds 15,163 shares of ConnectOne Bancorp Common Stock. This figure reflects his remaining direct ownership following the March 20 and March 23, 2026 share withholdings for tax purposes.

What do the footnotes explain about the CNOB Form 4 transactions?

The footnotes state that the shares were withheld for taxes upon vesting of deferred stock units on March 20 and March 23, 2026. They also link each withholding to specific grant dates in 2023, 2024, and 2025 under ConnectOne Bancorp’s equity programs.

What role does the reporting person hold at ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB)?

The reporting person, Steven Primiano, serves as Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Development Officer at ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. His Form 4 filing reflects routine equity compensation tax-withholding activity associated with his executive compensation awards.