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Peapack-Gladstone (PGC) CAO disposes of 2,484 common shares in June sale

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PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP senior vice president and chief accounting officer Francesco S. Rossi reported selling a total of 2,484.036 shares of common stock on June 11, 2026. The sales included 1,937.0358 shares held through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 547.0002 shares held directly, at a price of $45.5150 per share. After these open-market sales, Rossi holds 3,370.058 common shares indirectly through the purchase plan and 5,140.0000 shares directly. He also continues to hold phantom stock awards that are economically equivalent to common shares as they vest over future years.

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Insider ROSSI FRANCESCO S
Role SVP/Chief Accounting Officer
Sold 2,484.036 shs ($113K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 547 $45.515 $25K
Sale Common Stock 1,937.036 $45.515 $88K
holding Phantom Stock -- -- --
holding Phantom Stock -- -- --
holding Phantom Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,140 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 3,370.058 shares (Indirect, Employee Stock Purchase Plan); Phantom Stock — 743 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. On March 20, 2024, the reporting person was granted 2,228 phantom stock shares, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2025. Upon vesting, each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 1,754 phantom stock shares, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2026. Upon vesting, each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. On March 20, 2026, the reporting person was granted 1,893 phantom stock shares, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2027. Upon vesting, each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.
Total shares sold 2,484.036 shares Net common shares sold on June 11, 2026
Sale price $45.5150 per share Price for both common stock sale transactions
Indirect shares sold 1,937.0358 shares Common stock held via Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Direct shares sold 547.0002 shares Directly held common stock sold
Indirect holdings after sale 3,370.058 shares Common stock via Employee Stock Purchase Plan after June 11, 2026
Direct holdings after sale 5,140.0000 shares Direct common stock position after June 11, 2026
Phantom stock tranche 1,893 phantom shares Grant on March 20, 2026, vesting over three years
Phantom Stock financial
"The reporting person was granted phantom stock shares, each economically equivalent to one common share upon vesting."
A phantom stock is a form of compensation that gives employees or executives the benefits of stock ownership, such as the increase in stock value, without actually giving them real shares. It acts like a promise to pay the employee the equivalent value of company stock later, often as a bonus or incentive. This allows companies to motivate and reward staff without diluting ownership or transferring actual shares.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Common stock sold from indirect holdings under an Employee Stock Purchase Plan."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
open-market sale financial
"Transaction code S reflects a sale in an open-market or private transaction."
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
economic equivalent financial
"Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock upon vesting."
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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*
ROSSI FRANCESCO S

(Last)(First)(Middle)
500 HILLS DRIVE, SUITE 300
PO BOX 700

(Street)
BEDMINSTER NEW JERSEY 07921

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP [ PGC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP/Chief Accounting Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2026
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 Stock06/11/2026S547.0002D$45.5155,140D
Common Stock06/11/2026S1,937.0358D$45.5153,370.058IEmployee Stock Purchase Plan
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
Phantom Stock(1) (1) (1)Common Stock743743D
Phantom Stock(2) (2) (2)Common Stock1,1701,170D
Phantom Stock(3) (3) (3)Common Stock1,8931,893D
Explanation of Responses:
1. On March 20, 2024, the reporting person was granted 2,228 phantom stock shares, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2025. Upon vesting, each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.
2. On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 1,754 phantom stock shares, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2026. Upon vesting, each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.
3. On March 20, 2026, the reporting person was granted 1,893 phantom stock shares, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2027. Upon vesting, each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.
Francesco S. Rossi06/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did PGC executive Francesco Rossi report?

Francesco S. Rossi reported selling 2,484.036 shares of PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP common stock. The sales occurred on June 11, 2026 at $45.5150 per share, split between indirect holdings under an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and directly held shares.

How many PGC shares did Francesco Rossi sell and at what price?

Rossi sold 2,484.036 common shares of PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP at $45.5150 per share. This consisted of 1,937.0358 shares from an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 547.0002 shares from his directly held position on June 11, 2026.

What are Francesco Rossi’s PGC share holdings after the reported sales?

After the June 11, 2026 transactions, Rossi holds 3,370.058 PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP common shares indirectly via an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 5,140.0000 shares directly. These figures reflect his remaining equity stake following the disclosed open-market sales.

What phantom stock awards does Francesco Rossi hold at PGC?

Rossi holds phantom stock awards tied to PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP common stock, including tranches referencing 1,893, 1,754, and 1,893 phantom shares. Each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one common share upon vesting in three equal annual installments.

How do Rossi’s phantom stock grants at PGC vest over time?

Rossi’s phantom stock grants vest in three equal annual installments starting one year after grant. Awards granted in March 2024, March 2025, and March 2026 each vest over three years, with each phantom share economically equivalent to one share of common stock upon vesting.