OceanFirst (NASDAQ: OCFC) director receives 2,769 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wilson-Scott Dalila reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP director Dalila Wilson-Scott received an equity award of 2,769 shares of common stock. These are restricted shares granted at no cash cost, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027. Following this grant, she holds 9,117 shares in total, including other restricted shares that will vest in the future.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Wilson-Scott Dalila

(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	9,117	D(1)

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 OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP (OCFC) disclose for Dalila Wilson-Scott?

OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP reported that director Dalila Wilson-Scott received a grant of 2,769 restricted shares of common stock. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share as part of her equity compensation, rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How do the new restricted shares for OCFC director Dalila Wilson-Scott vest?

The 2,769 restricted shares awarded to OCFC director Dalila Wilson-Scott vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027. This means one-third of the grant becomes unrestricted each year over three years, aligning compensation with longer-term company performance.

What is Dalila Wilson-Scott’s total reported shareholding in OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP after this Form 4?

After the reported award, Dalila Wilson-Scott holds 9,117 shares of OCFC common stock. This total includes the newly granted 2,769 restricted shares and other previously granted restricted shares that are scheduled to vest in future years, as described in the filing footnote.

Was the OCFC Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale of shares?

The OCFC Form 4 shows a grant or award acquisition, not a market purchase or sale. The transaction code is “A,” indicating restricted shares were granted at $0.00 per share as equity compensation, rather than being bought or sold on the open market by the director.

What does the restricted share footnote in the OCFC Form 4 indicate?

The footnote explains that the reported shares are restricted stock that vest in three equal annual installments starting March 1, 2027. It also notes the total ownership figure includes other restricted shares that will vest in the future, clarifying the nature of the director’s holdings.