OceanFirst (NASDAQ: OCFC) director files Form 3 with zero shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP director John R. Buran filed an initial Form 3 showing no ownership of the company’s Common Stock. The filing reports beneficial ownership of 0 shares of Common Stock, held directly, as of June 1, 2026. This is a baseline disclosure of his starting position as a director rather than a buy or sell transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BURAN JOHN R

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Common Stock beneficial ownership: 0 shares

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Common Stock beneficial ownership 0 shares Director John R. Buran as of June 1, 2026

Key Terms

Form 3, beneficial ownership, Common Stock

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Form 3 regulatory

"Director John R. Buran filed an initial Form 3"

Form 3 is the initial public filing that officers, directors and large shareholders must submit to report their ownership of a company’s securities when they become insiders. It acts like an opening inventory sheet that gives investors a starting point to see who holds significant stakes and to spot later trades or potential conflicts of interest, helping assess insider confidence and transparency.

beneficial ownership financial

"showing no beneficial ownership of the company’s Common Stock"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Common Stock financial

"beneficial ownership of 0 shares of Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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^*

BURAN JOHN R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

110 WEST FRONT STREET

(Street)

RED BANK NEW JERSEY 07701

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP [ OCFC ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

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

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	0	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

Exhibit 24--Power of Attorney

	/s/ Steven J. Tsimbinos, Power of Attorney	06/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does John R. Buran’s Form 3 filing for OCFC show?

The Form 3 shows that director John R. Buran reported beneficial ownership of 0 shares of Common Stock in OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP (OCFC). This establishes his initial ownership position as required when becoming a director.

Did John R. Buran buy or sell OCEANFIRST (OCFC) shares in this Form 3?

No, this Form 3 does not report any buys or sells. It is an initial ownership statement indicating that Buran held 0 shares of Common Stock directly as of the reported date.

Why did OCEANFIRST director John R. Buran file a Form 3?

He filed Form 3 because directors of public companies must disclose their initial beneficial ownership of the issuer’s securities. In this case, Buran reported ownership of 0 shares of Common Stock in OCFC.

How many OCEANFIRST (OCFC) shares does John R. Buran report owning?

The Form 3 reports that John R. Buran beneficially owns 0 shares of Common Stock, held directly. This indicates he had no reportable equity position in OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP at the time of the filing.

Does John R. Buran’s Form 3 affect existing OCFC shareholders?

The filing is largely administrative. It records that director John R. Buran starts with no Common Stock holdings in OCFC. It does not involve new share issuance, purchases, or sales affecting current shareholders.