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OceanFirst Financial (NASDAQ: OCFC) CEO reports new stock awards and forfeiture

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OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP Chairman and CEO Christopher Maher reported a mix of stock awards and forfeitures. On February 27, 2026, he acquired 28,904 restricted common shares and 43,355 restricted common shares as grants at $0 per share. According to the footnotes, 28,904 shares vest in four equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027, while 43,355 shares vest on March 1, 2029 at approximately 33% to 100% based on performance for the period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.

On March 1, 2026, Maher disposed of 34,149 unvested performance-based restricted shares to the issuer at $0 per share, reflecting forfeiture for not meeting performance conditions tied to an award originally granted on February 28, 2023. After these transactions, his directly held common stock position is reported at 382,768 shares, and the filing also lists various stock option holdings and indirect ownership through an ESOP, a 401(k) plan, and his spouse.

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Insider Maher Christopher
Role Chairman and CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Disposition Common Stock 34,149 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 28,904 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 43,355 $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 — 382,768 shares (Direct); Stock Option (right to buy) — 73,400 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 6,457 shares (Indirect, By ESOP)
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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Maher Christopher

(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)
Chairman and CEO
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 28,904 A $0 373,562 D(1)
Common Stock 02/27/2026 A 43,355 A $0 416,917 D(2)
Common Stock 03/01/2026 D 34,149 D $0 382,768 D(3)
Common Stock 6,457 I By ESOP
Common Stock 28,409 I By 401(k) Plan(4)
Common Stock 5,000 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 03/01/2018 03/15/2027 Common Stock 73,400 73,400 D
Stock Option (right to buy) $27.4 03/01/2019 01/24/2028 Common Stock 25,275 25,275 D
Stock Option (right to buy) $25.2 03/01/2020 03/01/2029 Common Stock 109,060 109,060 D
Stock Option (right to buy) $20.44 03/01/2021 03/01/2030 Common Stock 166,380 166,380 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
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FAQ

What stock transactions did OCFC Chairman and CEO Christopher Maher report?

Christopher Maher reported new restricted stock awards and a forfeiture. He received 28,904 and 43,355 restricted common shares on February 27, 2026, and forfeited 34,149 unvested performance-based restricted shares back to the issuer on March 1, 2026.

How do the new OCFC restricted stock awards to Christopher Maher vest?

One award of 28,904 restricted shares vests in four equal annual installments starting March 1, 2027. A second award of 43,355 restricted shares vests on March 1, 2029 at roughly 33% to 100%, depending on defined performance criteria for 2026 through 2028.

Why were 34,149 OCFC restricted shares forfeited by Christopher Maher?

The 34,149 unvested performance-based restricted shares were forfeited because the defined performance conditions were not satisfied. These shares were originally awarded on February 28, 2023, and the forfeiture is recorded as a disposition to the issuer at zero dollars per share.

What is Christopher Maher’s direct common stock ownership in OCFC after these transactions?

After the reported grants and forfeiture, Christopher Maher’s direct common stock ownership is 382,768 shares. This figure reflects the net result of the new restricted stock awards and the forfeited performance-based restricted shares disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What indirect OCFC holdings and stock options does Christopher Maher report?

The filing lists indirect common stock holdings through an ESOP, a 401(k) plan, and shares held by his spouse, along with several lines of stock option holdings. Each option line reports the total shares underlying options directly owned following the transactions on February 27, 2026.

Are Christopher Maher’s OCFC stock acquisitions open-market purchases?

No, the reported acquisitions are grants or awards at zero dollars per share, not open-market purchases. The filing notes these are exempt acquisitions under Rule 16b-3(c), meaning they arise from company equity compensation arrangements rather than market buying.