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Kearny Financial (KRNY) EVP Bilotta gains 7,578 RSUs, withholds 3,561 shares

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Kearny Financial Corp. executive Anthony V. Bilotta Jr., EVP and Chief Banking Officer, reported equity compensation changes. On August 7, 2026, he received a grant of 7,578 shares of Common Stock as restricted stock units that vest 33% per year starting August 7, 2027. On the same date, 3,561 Common shares were delivered or withheld at $9.52 per share for payment of exercise price or tax liability. He also reports stock options over 100,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $13.55, expiring September 15, 2028, plus indirect holdings through an ESOP, BEP, and 401(k).

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Insider BILOTTA ANTHONY V JR
Role EVP and Chief Banking Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 7,578 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock F2, F3, F4, F5 3,561 $9.52 $34K
holding Stock Options -- -- --
holding Common Stock F5 -- -- --
holding Common Stock F5 -- -- --
holding Common Stock F5 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 98,546 shares (Direct); Stock Options — 100,000 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 13,136 shares (Indirect, By ESOP); Common Stock — 334 shares (Indirect, By BEP); Common Stock — 133 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. Restricted stock units which vest at a rate of 33% per year commencing on August 7, 2027.
  2. F2. Includes restricted stock units which vest at a rate of 33% per year commencing on August 7, 2026.
  3. F3. Includes restricted stock units which vest at a rate of 33% per year commencing on August 7, 2025.
  4. F4. Includes restricted stock units which vest at a rate of 33% per year commencing on August 7, 2024.
  5. F5. Reflects transactions not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
RSU grant 7,578 shares of Common Stock Restricted stock unit grant on August 7, 2026
Tax/exercise settlement shares 3,561 shares at $9.52 per share Shares delivered or withheld for exercise price or tax liability on August 7, 2026
Stock options position 100,000 underlying shares at $13.55 Stock options on Common Stock expiring September 15, 2028
ESOP indirect holdings 13,136 shares Common Stock held indirectly by ESOP
BEP indirect holdings 334 shares Common Stock held indirectly by BEP
401(k) indirect holdings 133 shares Common Stock held indirectly by 401(k)
Restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units which vest at a rate of 33% per year"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Section 16 regulatory
"transactions not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan financial
"Common Stock, indirect ownership nature described as By ESOP"
An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is a company-run program that gives workers ownership stakes by allocating or letting them buy company shares, often through a retirement-style account. For investors, ESOPs matter because they align employees’ incentives with company performance—like turning staff into shareholders—which can boost productivity and long-term value but may also concentrate employee retirement savings in company stock, affecting financial risk and share demand.
Stock Options financial
"Stock Options with underlying Common Stock and exercise price"
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.

FAQ

What did KRNY executive Anthony V. Bilotta Jr. receive in this Form 4 filing?

Anthony V. Bilotta Jr. received a grant of 7,578 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units. These units vest 33% per year starting August 7, 2027, adding to his long-term incentive compensation tied to Kearny Financial Corp.

Why were 3,561 KRNY shares reported as disposed in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 3,561 Common shares were delivered or withheld at $9.52 per share to pay the exercise price or tax liability. This transaction reflects settlement mechanics, not an open-market sale, and occurred on August 7, 2026.

What stock options does the KRNY executive report holding?

Anthony V. Bilotta Jr. reports stock options over 100,000 shares of Kearny Financial Corp. Common Stock. These options have an exercise price of $13.55 and an expiration date of September 15, 2028, representing a significant remaining derivative position.

How do the new KRNY restricted stock units for Bilotta vest over time?

The newly granted 7,578 restricted stock units vest at a rate of 33% per year, starting on August 7, 2027. Existing holdings also include RSUs vesting 33% annually beginning on August 7 of 2024, 2025, and 2026, according to the footnotes.

What indirect KRNY share holdings are reported for the executive?

Indirectly, the executive reports 13,136 Common shares by ESOP, 334 shares by BEP, and 133 shares by 401(k). These positions reflect holdings through employee and benefit plans rather than directly owned stock in his name.

Was the KRNY Form 4 filed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirming a trading plan. Footnotes instead focus on restricted stock unit vesting schedules and note that certain plan-related transactions are not required to be reported under Section 16.

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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
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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*
BILOTTA ANTHONY V JR

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O KEARNY FINANCIAL CORP.
120 PASSAIC AVENUE

(Street)
FAIRFIELD NEW JERSEY 07004

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Kearny Financial Corp. [ KRNY ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP and Chief Banking Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/07/2026
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 Stock08/07/2026A7,578(1)A$0102,107(2)(3)(4)(5)D
Common Stock08/07/2026F3,561D$9.5298,546(2)(3)(4)(5)D
Common Stock13,136(5)IBy ESOP
Common Stock334(5)IBy BEP
Common Stock133(5)IBy 401(k)
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$13.5509/15/201909/15/2028Common Stock100,000100,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units which vest at a rate of 33% per year commencing on August 7, 2027.
2. Includes restricted stock units which vest at a rate of 33% per year commencing on August 7, 2026.
3. Includes restricted stock units which vest at a rate of 33% per year commencing on August 7, 2025.
4. Includes restricted stock units which vest at a rate of 33% per year commencing on August 7, 2024.
5. Reflects transactions not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Remarks:
/s/ Gail Corrigan, pursuant to power of attorney08/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)