Flushing Financial (NASDAQ: FFIC) marks 120th straight dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Flushing Financial Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per common share, payable on April 24, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 10, 2026. This represents the company’s 120th consecutive quarterly dividend since initiating dividends in 1996.

Management highlights this dividend streak as evidence of consistent performance and resilience, noting it continues as the company approaches the anticipated completion of its merger with OceanFirst Financial. The filing also includes the related press release as an exhibit.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 24, 2026

FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

001-33013

(Commission File Number)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

11-3209278

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

220 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556

(Address of principal executive offices)

(718) 961-5400

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐     Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value	FFIC	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq-GS: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.22 per common share, payable on April 24, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2026.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1. Press release of Flushing Financial Corporation dated March 24, 2026. “Flushing Financial Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.22 per Share”

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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Date: March 24, 2026	By:	/s/ SUSAN K. CULLEN
​	​	Susan K. Cullen
​	​	Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99.1

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CONTACT:

Susan K. Cullen

Senior Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer

Flushing Financial Corporation

(718) 961-5400

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION

DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.22 PER SHARE

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Uniondale, NY – March 24, 2026 – Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq-GS: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.22 per common share, payable on April 24, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2026.

John R. Buran, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer stated: “This quarter's dividend marks our 120th consecutive quarterly payment to shareholders, a milestone that reflects the consistency and resilience of our business since we first initiated our dividend in 1996. As we approach the anticipated completion of our merger with OceanFirst Financial, we are proud to continue delivering on that commitment to the shareholders who have supported us along the way.”

FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Nasdaq: FFIC) is the holding company for Flushing Bank®, an FDIC insured, New York State —chartered commercial bank that operates banking offices in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and on Long Island. The Bank has been building relationships with families, business owners, and communities since 1929. Today, it offers the products, services, and conveniences associated with large commercial banks, including a full complement of deposit, loan, equipment finance, and cash management services. Rewarding customers with personalized attention and bankers that can communicate in the languages prevalent within these multicultural markets is what makes the Bank uniquely different. As an Equal Housing Lender and leader in real estate lending, the Bank’s experienced lending teams create mortgage solutions for real estate owners and property managers both within and outside the New York City metropolitan area. The Bank also fosters relationships with consumers nationwide through its online banking division with the iGObanking® and BankPurely® brands. Additional information on Flushing Financial Corporation and Flushing Bank may be obtained by visiting the Company’s web site at FlushingBank.com.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this Press Release relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific activities or investments and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking information is inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, risk factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and in other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “expects”, “plans”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “forecasts”, “goals”, “potential” or “continue” or similar terms or the negative of these terms. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The Company has no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What dividend did Flushing Financial (FFIC) declare in March 2026?

Flushing Financial declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per common share. The cash dividend reflects the company’s ongoing policy of returning capital to shareholders and continues a long-standing pattern of quarterly distributions dating back to its initial dividend in 1996.

When is the FFIC dividend record date and payment date for this quarter?

Shareholders of Flushing Financial will receive the dividend on April 24, 2026. To qualify, investors must be shareholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2026, aligning with standard timing for quarterly bank dividends.

How long has Flushing Financial (FFIC) been paying consecutive quarterly dividends?

This dividend represents Flushing Financial’s 120th consecutive quarterly payment. The company began paying dividends in 1996, and maintaining this streak underscores a long history of consistent shareholder distributions over multiple economic cycles and interest rate environments.

How does the announced dividend relate to Flushing Financial’s merger plans?

Flushing Financial notes the dividend comes as it approaches the anticipated completion of its merger with OceanFirst Financial. Management frames the continued dividend payments as part of honoring its commitment to shareholders during the transition toward the combined organization.

What is Flushing Financial Corporation’s core banking business?

Flushing Financial is the holding company for Flushing Bank, a New York State–chartered commercial bank. It operates branches in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Long Island, offering deposits, loans, equipment finance, and cash management, plus online services via iGObanking and BankPurely brands.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

5 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 8.6 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 EX-101.SCH 3.5 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.DEF 2.8 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.LAB 16.1 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.PRE 9.5 KB