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OceanFirst Financial (OCFC) COO gets stock awards, forfeits shares

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OceanFirst Financial Corp Senior EVP and COO Joseph Lebel III reported equity award grants and a forfeiture of performance-based shares. On February 27, 2026, he received two grants of common stock awards of 26,304 and 39,452 shares at no cost, structured as restricted stock.

One award vests in four equal annual installments beginning March 1, 2027, and another vests on March 1, 2029 at approximately 33% to 100% based on performance from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, or is forfeited if threshold performance is not met. On March 1, 2026, 31,303 unvested performance-based restricted shares were forfeited to the issuer after failing to satisfy performance conditions, leaving 329,651 directly held common shares. The filing also reflects updated holdings of stock options and indirect ownership through a 401(k), ESOP, and spouse, with increases noted as exempt acquisitions under Rule 16b-3(c).

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Insider Lebel Joseph III
Role Senior EVP and COO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Disposition Common Stock 31,303 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 26,304 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 39,452 $0.00 --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 329,651 shares (Direct); Stock Option (right to buy) — 45,000 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 12,976 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted shares awarded. Such shares vest in four equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027. Total includes other restricted shares that vest in the future. Restricted shares awarded. Such shares vest on March 1, 2029 at approximately 33% to 100% depending on the attainment of defined performance criteria for the three year period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, or are forfeited if threshold performance is not met. Total includes other unvested restricted shares that vest in the future. Represents forfeiture of unvested performance based restricted shares, originally awarded on February 28, 2023, for failure to satisfy performance conditions. Total includes other unvested shares that vest in the future. This form reflects increases in beneficial ownership resulting from exempt acquisitions pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c).
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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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*
Lebel Joseph III

(Last) (First) (Middle)
110 WEST FRONT STREET

(Street)
RED BANK NJ 07701

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP [ OCFC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Senior EVP and COO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
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 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 02/27/2026 A 26,304 A $0 321,502 D(1)
Common Stock 02/27/2026 A 39,452 A $0 360,954 D(2)
Common Stock 03/01/2026 D 31,303 D $0 329,651 D(3)
Common Stock 12,976 I By 401(k)(4)
Common Stock 15,093 I By ESOP
Common Stock 783 I By Spouse
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
Stock Option (right to buy) $29.01 03/15/2018 03/15/2027 Common Stock 45,000 45,000 D
Stock Option (right to buy) $27.4 03/01/2019 01/24/2028 Common Stock 15,485 15,485 D
Stock Option (right to buy) $25.2 03/01/2020 03/01/2029 Common Stock 100,670 100,670 D
Stock Option (right to buy) $20.44 03/01/2021 02/28/2030 Common Stock 153,585 153,585 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted shares awarded. Such shares vest in four equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027. Total includes other restricted shares that vest in the future.
2. Restricted shares awarded. Such shares vest on March 1, 2029 at approximately 33% to 100% depending on the attainment of defined performance criteria for the three year period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, or are forfeited if threshold performance is not met. Total includes other unvested restricted shares that vest in the future.
3. Represents forfeiture of unvested performance based restricted shares, originally awarded on February 28, 2023, for failure to satisfy performance conditions. Total includes other unvested shares that vest in the future.
4. This form reflects increases in beneficial ownership resulting from exempt acquisitions pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c).
Remarks:
/s/ Steven J. Tsimbinos, Power of Attorney 03/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did OCFC executive Joseph Lebel III report?

He reported stock awards and a forfeiture. Two restricted stock grants totaling 65,756 common shares were awarded on February 27, 2026, and 31,303 unvested performance-based restricted shares were forfeited to OceanFirst Financial Corp on March 1, 2026 after performance conditions were not met.

How many OceanFirst Financial (OCFC) shares does Joseph Lebel III now hold directly?

After these transactions, he directly holds 329,651 common shares. This follows the grant of new restricted stock awards and the forfeiture of 31,303 unvested performance-based shares, and reflects his updated direct ownership position in OceanFirst Financial Corp common stock.

What are the vesting terms of Joseph Lebel III’s new OCFC restricted stock awards?

One restricted stock award vests in four equal annual installments starting March 1, 2027. Another vests on March 1, 2029 at approximately 33% to 100%, depending on performance from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, or is forfeited if thresholds are not achieved.

Why were 31,303 OCFC performance-based shares forfeited by Joseph Lebel III?

The 31,303 unvested performance-based restricted shares were forfeited for failing to satisfy performance conditions. These shares originated from a February 28, 2023 award and were returned to OceanFirst Financial Corp when the specified performance criteria were not met.

Does Joseph Lebel III have indirect ownership of OceanFirst Financial (OCFC) shares?

Yes, he has indirect holdings in common stock through a 401(k) plan, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and his spouse. These positions are reported separately from his direct holdings and reflect beneficial ownership through those related accounts and relationships.

How are Joseph Lebel III’s OCFC equity award increases treated under SEC rules?

The filing states that increases in his beneficial ownership result from exempt acquisitions under Rule 16b-3(c). This rule generally provides an exemption for certain issuer-approved equity awards, such as grants and related adjustments, from short-swing profit recovery provisions.