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Peapack-Gladstone (PGC) CFO adds shares with open-market stock purchase

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Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Frank A. Cavallaro bought 2,889.842 shares of common stock in an open-market purchase at $34.95 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 14,713.842 shares. He also holds several grants of restricted stock units and phantom stock that convert into, or are the economic equivalent of, common stock as they vest over future years, some subject to time-based schedules and others to performance conditions tied to grants made on March 20, 2024, 2025, and 2026.

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Insider Cavallaro Frank A.
Role SEVP & Chief Financial Officer
Bought 2,889.842 shs ($101K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 2,889.842 $34.95 $101K
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Phantom Stock -- -- --
holding Phantom Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,713.842 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 3,333 shares (Direct); Phantom Stock — 1,463 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 4,999 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2026. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock. On March 20, 2026, the reporting person was granted 7,408 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2027. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock. On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 7,499 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting on the third anniversary of the grant if certain performance conditions are met. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock. On March 20, 2026, the reporting person was granted 11,113 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting on the third anniversary of the grant if certain performance conditions are met. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock. On March 20, 2024, the reporting person was granted 4,389 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, 2024, the reporting person was granted 6,584 phantom stock shares, vesting on the third anniversary of the grant if certain performance conditions are met. Upon vesting, each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.
Common shares purchased 2,889.842 shares Open-market purchase on March 31, 2026
Purchase price $34.95 per share Open-market common stock transaction
Common shares after transaction 14,713.842 shares Directly held by CFO following purchase
RSU grant March 20, 2025 4,999 units Vests in three equal annual installments from March 20, 2026
RSU grant March 20, 2026 7,408 units Vests in three equal annual installments from March 20, 2027
Performance RSU grant 2026 11,113 units Vests on third anniversary if performance conditions are met
Phantom stock grant 2024 (time-based) 4,389 shares Vests in three equal annual installments from March 20, 2025
Phantom stock grant 2024 (performance) 6,584 shares Vests on third anniversary if performance conditions are met
Restricted Stock Units financial
"the reporting person was granted restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in three equal annual installments"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Phantom Stock financial
"the reporting person was granted phantom stock shares, vesting in three equal annual installments"
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.
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action is described as an open-market purchase of common stock"
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
economic equivalent financial
"each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock"
performance conditions financial
"RSUs vest on the third anniversary of the grant if certain performance conditions are met"
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*
Cavallaro Frank A.

(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)
SEVP & Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026
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 Stock03/31/2026P2,889.842A$34.9514,713.842D
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
Restricted Stock Units(1) (1) (1)Common Stock3,3333,333D
Restricted Stock Units(2) (2) (2)Common Stock7,4087,408D
Restricted Stock Units(3) (3) (3)Common Stock7,4997,499D
Restricted Stock Units(4) (4) (4)Common Stock11,11311,113D
Phantom Stock(5) (5) (5)Common Stock1,4631,463D
Phantom Stock(6) (6) (6)Common Stock6,5846,584D
Explanation of Responses:
1. On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 4,999 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2026. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.
2. On March 20, 2026, the reporting person was granted 7,408 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2027. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.
3. On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 7,499 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting on the third anniversary of the grant if certain performance conditions are met. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.
4. On March 20, 2026, the reporting person was granted 11,113 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting on the third anniversary of the grant if certain performance conditions are met. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.
5. On March 20, 2024, the reporting person was granted 4,389 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.
6. On March 20, 2024, the reporting person was granted 6,584 phantom stock shares, vesting on the third anniversary of the grant if certain performance conditions are met. Upon vesting, each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.
Frank A. Cavallaro04/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Peapack-Gladstone (PGC) CFO Frank Cavallaro do in this Form 4 filing?

He bought common shares in the open market. Frank A. Cavallaro purchased 2,889.842 shares of Peapack-Gladstone common stock at $34.95 per share, increasing his directly held stake to 14,713.842 shares according to this Form 4 insider trading report.

How many Peapack-Gladstone (PGC) shares does the CFO own after this transaction?

He directly owns 14,713.842 common shares after the purchase. The Form 4 shows that following the open-market acquisition of 2,889.842 shares, Frank A. Cavallaro’s direct common stock holdings increased to a total of 14,713.842 shares.

At what price did the Peapack-Gladstone (PGC) CFO buy his new shares?

He bought at $34.95 per share. The insider transaction records an open-market purchase of 2,889.842 shares of Peapack-Gladstone common stock at a transaction price of $34.95 per share on March 31, 2026.

What restricted stock units does the Peapack-Gladstone (PGC) CFO hold?

He holds several RSU grants tied to common stock. Footnotes describe grants of 4,999, 7,408, 7,499, and 11,113 restricted stock units, which vest over time or upon meeting performance conditions and convert into one share of PGC common stock per vested unit.

What is the phantom stock mentioned in the Peapack-Gladstone (PGC) Form 4?

Phantom stock provides economic exposure to common shares. The filing notes phantom stock grants, including 4,389 and 6,584 shares, which vest over time or on performance. Upon vesting, each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of Peapack-Gladstone common stock.

Were any Peapack-Gladstone (PGC) shares sold in this Form 4 filing?

No sales are reported; it is a net purchase. The transaction summary shows one open-market purchase of 2,889.842 common shares and no reported sales, gifts, exercises, or tax-withholding dispositions, resulting in a net-buy position for this filing.