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Flushing Financial (FFIC) CEO sells 36,239 shares of stock

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Flushing Financial Corp president and CEO John R. Buran reported an open-market sale of common stock. On May 21, 2026, he sold 36,239 shares of Flushing Financial common stock at $15.83 per share. After this transaction, he directly holds 92,979 common shares. A separate entry shows an indirect holding of 133,156 common shares in a Flushing Bank 401K plan as of May 22, 2026.

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Insider BURAN JOHN R
Role President and CEO
Sold 36,239 shs ($574K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 36,239 $15.83 $574K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 92,979 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 133,156 shares (Indirect, 401K)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares sold at $15.83 per share. Shares held in Flushing Bank 401K as of 5/22/2026.
Shares sold 36,239 shares Open-market sale of common stock on May 21, 2026
Sale price $15.83 per share Price for 36,239 common shares sold
Direct holdings after sale 92,979 shares Common stock directly owned post-transaction
401K indirect holdings 133,156 shares Common stock held in Flushing Bank 401K as of May 22, 2026
Net shares sold 36,239 shares Net buy/sell shares in transaction summary
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
401K financial
"Shares held in Flushing Bank 401K as of 5/22/2026."
An employer-sponsored retirement savings plan in the United States that lets workers set aside part of their paycheck into investments with tax advantages; some plans also include employer matching contributions, which is like free money added to your savings. It matters to investors because 401(k) balances represent a large pool of household retirement assets that influence personal financial security, investor behavior, and long-term demand for stocks and bonds.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: indirect for 401K holdings"
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*
BURAN JOHN R

(Last)(First)(Middle)
220 RXR PLAZA

(Street)
UNIONDALE NEW YORK 11556

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORP [ FFIC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026
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 Stock05/21/2026S36,239(1)D$15.8392,979D
Common Stock133,156(2)I401K
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares sold at $15.83 per share.
2. Shares held in Flushing Bank 401K as of 5/22/2026.
Signed by Russell A. Fleishman under Power of Attorney by John R. Buran05/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORP (FFIC) report for John R. Buran?

John R. Buran reported selling 36,239 shares of common stock. The transaction occurred on May 21, 2026 and was classified as an open-market or private sale at a price of $15.83 per share.

At what price did the FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORP (FFIC) CEO sell his shares?

The CEO sold 36,239 shares at $15.83 per share. The filing footnote specifies that the shares were sold at $15.83, indicating the per-share transaction price for this open-market sale on May 21, 2026.

How many FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORP (FFIC) shares does the CEO hold directly after the sale?

After the sale, the CEO directly holds 92,979 common shares. This post-transaction balance reflects his remaining direct ownership following the open-market sale of 36,239 shares reported in the Form 4 filing.

What indirect FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORP (FFIC) holdings does John R. Buran report?

He reports 133,156 common shares held in a Flushing Bank 401K. The filing notes these shares are held in the company’s 401K plan as of May 22, 2026 and are classified as indirect ownership.

What type of SEC filing disclosed the FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORP (FFIC) insider sale?

The insider sale was disclosed in a Form 4 filing. This form reports changes in beneficial ownership by company insiders, such as officers and directors, including the CEO’s open-market sale of 36,239 common shares at $15.83.

Did the FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORP (FFIC) Form 4 include any derivative or option exercises?

The Form 4 does not report any derivative or option exercises. The transaction data and derivative summary show only common stock entries, with no option exercises or other derivative transactions listed for this reporting period.