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OceanFirst Financial exec sells 5,500 shares at $18.905

For OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP (OCFC), reporting person Brian Schaeffer, SEVP & CIO of OceanFirst Bank, reported selling 5,500 shares of common stock on 2026-08-31 at $18.905 per share.

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For OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP (OCFC), reporting person Brian Schaeffer, SEVP & CIO of OceanFirst Bank, reported selling 5,500 shares of common stock on 2026-08-31 at $18.905 per share. After this sale, he holds 83,068 shares directly, including unvested restricted stock, and 3,471 shares indirectly through an ESOP from exempt Rule 16b-3(c) acquisitions.

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Insider Schaeffer Brian
Role Insider
Sold 5,500 shs ($104K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F1 5,500 $18.905 $104K
holding Common Stock F2 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 83,068 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 3,471 shares (Indirect, By ESOP)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Total includes shares of restricted common stock that have not yet vested.
  2. F2. This form reflects increases in beneficial ownership resulting from exempt acquisitions pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c).
Shares sold 5,500 shares of Common Stock Sale reported on 2026-08-31
Sale price per share $18.905 per share Price for 5,500 shares sold on 2026-08-31
Direct holdings after transaction 83,068 shares of Common Stock Direct ownership following sale, includes unvested restricted stock
Indirect ESOP holdings 3,471 shares of Common Stock Held indirectly by ESOP, reflecting exempt Rule 16b-3(c) acquisitions
Net shares sold 5,500 shares Net buy/sell shares in transaction summary
restricted common stock financial
"Total includes shares of restricted common stock that have not yet vested"
Restricted common stock is company shares that carry limits on selling or transferring for a set period or until certain conditions are met, like time-based vesting or regulatory clearance. Think of them as shares in a locked box that gradually open; they can become freely tradable later but initially reduce the number of shares available on the market. Investors watch restricted stock because its eventual release can change a company’s share supply, affect stock price, and influence control and dilution.
beneficial ownership financial
"reflects increases in beneficial ownership resulting from exempt acquisitions"
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.
Rule 16b-3(c) regulatory
"exempt acquisitions pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c)"
An SEC rule that lets corporate insiders avoid automatic "short‑swing" profit recovery when they buy or sell their company’s stock under a pre‑approved, written plan that meets specific conditions. For investors, it matters because it clarifies when insider trades are treated as routine, reducing legal uncertainty and helping distinguish trades made for ordinary compensation or pre‑planned reasons from those that might signal opportunistic or timely insider advantage.
ESOP financial
"nature_of_ownership: By ESOP"
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a program that gives employees ownership shares in their company, often as part of their benefits package. It acts like a company-sponsored savings plan, allowing workers to have a stake in the company's success, which can boost motivation and loyalty. For investors, ESOPs can influence company decisions and stock value, making them an important aspect of corporate ownership and governance.
indirect ownership financial
"Indirect ownership type marked as I, nature of ownership By ESOP"

FAQ

What insider transaction did OCFC executive Brian Schaeffer report?

Brian Schaeffer reported a sale of 5,500 OCFC common shares on 2026-08-31 at $18.905 per share. The transaction is coded as a sale in an open market or private transaction.

How many OCFC shares does Brian Schaeffer hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Brian Schaeffer holds 83,068 OCFC common shares directly, which the filing notes include restricted stock that has not yet vested, plus 3,471 shares held indirectly through an ESOP.

What was the sale price in Brian Schaeffer’s OCFC stock transaction?

The filing reports that Brian Schaeffer sold 5,500 OCFC common shares at a price of $18.905 per share on 2026-08-31, categorized as a sale in an open market or private transaction.

How are ESOP-held OCFC shares reported for Brian Schaeffer?

The Form 4 shows an indirect holding of 3,471 OCFC shares "By ESOP". A footnote explains this reflects increases in beneficial ownership from exempt acquisitions under Rule 16b-3(c).

Do Brian Schaeffer’s OCFC holdings include restricted stock?

Yes. A footnote states that his total direct holdings of 83,068 OCFC shares include restricted common stock that has not yet vested.

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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*
Schaeffer Brian

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

(Street)
RED BANK NEW JERSEY 07701

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP [ OCFC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
Officer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
SEVP & CIO, OceanFirst Bank
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/31/2026
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 Stock08/31/2026S5,500D$18.90583,068D(1)
Common Stock3,471IBy ESOP(2)
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Total includes shares of restricted common stock that have not yet vested.
2. This form reflects increases in beneficial ownership resulting from exempt acquisitions pursuant to Rule 16b-3(c).
Remarks:
/s/ Steven J. Tsimbinos, Power of Attorney09/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)