Nicos Katsoulis (OCFC) receives 2,769-share restricted stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Katsoulis Nicos reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP director Nicos Katsoulis received a restricted stock award of 2,769 shares of Common Stock on February 27, 2026, reported at a price of $0.00 per share as a grant or award. These restricted shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027, and the total direct holdings after this award are 31,096 shares. The filing also reports 3,022 shares held indirectly by his spouse as a separate ownership line.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Katsoulis Nicos

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,769	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 31,096 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 3,022 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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 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^*

Katsoulis Nicos

(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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

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		2,769	A	$0	31,096	D(1)
Common Stock								3,022	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted shares awarded. Such shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027. Total includes other restricted shares that vest in the future.

Remarks:

	/s/ Steven J. Tsimbinos, Power of Attorney	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did OCFC director Nicos Katsoulis report?

OCFC director Nicos Katsoulis reported receiving a grant of 2,769 restricted Common Stock shares. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share and classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition, increasing his reported direct holdings in the company.

How many OCFC shares does Nicos Katsoulis hold after this Form 4 filing?

After this filing, Nicos Katsoulis is reported to hold 31,096 OCFC Common Stock shares directly. The filing also lists 3,022 Common Stock shares held indirectly by his spouse, shown in a separate ownership line classified as indirect ownership "By Spouse."

How do the newly awarded OCFC restricted shares vest for Nicos Katsoulis?

The 2,769 newly awarded OCFC restricted shares vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on March 1, 2027, and the total reported direct holdings figure includes other restricted shares that are scheduled to vest in future years, according to the footnote.

Was the OCFC Form 4 transaction by Nicos Katsoulis a purchase or a grant?

The OCFC Form 4 transaction for Nicos Katsoulis is reported as a grant, award, or other acquisition, not an open-market purchase. The transaction code is "A," and the shares were recorded at $0.00 per share as a stock award from the company.

What indirect OCFC share ownership is disclosed for Nicos Katsoulis?

The filing discloses 3,022 OCFC Common Stock shares held indirectly "By Spouse." This line is reported as indirect ownership, separate from his 31,096 directly held shares, and is shown without a new transaction code, indicating a holding rather than a new trade.

What does the footnote on the OCFC restricted stock award explain?

The footnote explains that the 2,769 OCFC shares are restricted shares awarded that vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 1, 2027. It also notes that the total direct holdings figure includes other restricted shares scheduled to vest in the future.