PEAPACK GLADSTONE (PGC) director reports RSU vesting and new equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP director Susan A. Cole reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common stock. On March 20, 2026, she exercised 1,675 restricted stock units granted on March 20, 2025, receiving 1,675 shares of common stock at no cash exercise price.

On the same date, she received a new grant of 1,491 restricted stock units, which will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant and then convert into an equal number of common shares. Following these transactions, she directly holds 12,935 shares of common stock and 1,491 restricted stock units.

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^*

COLE SUSAN 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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/20/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/20/2026		M		1,675	A	(1)	12,935	D

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/20/2026		M			1,675	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	1,675	(1)	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	03/20/2026		A		1,491		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,491	(2)	1,491	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 1,675 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting on the one year anniversary of the grant. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.

2. On March 20, 2026, the reporting person was granted 1,491 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting on the one year anniversary of the grant. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.

	Susan A. Cole	03/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Susan A. Cole report at PGC?

Susan A. Cole reported exercising 1,675 restricted stock units into common stock and receiving a new grant of 1,491 restricted stock units. These actions represent routine equity compensation rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many PEAPACK GLADSTONE (PGC) shares does Susan A. Cole hold after the Form 4?

After these transactions, Susan A. Cole directly holds 12,935 shares of PGC common stock. She also holds 1,491 restricted stock units that will convert into common shares upon vesting one year after the March 20, 2026 grant date.

What happened to Susan A. Cole’s 2025 restricted stock unit grant at PGC?

The 1,675 restricted stock units granted to Susan A. Cole on March 20, 2025 vested on their one-year anniversary. Upon vesting, each unit converted into one share of PEAPACK GLADSTONE common stock, increasing her direct common share holdings.

What are the terms of Susan A. Cole’s new restricted stock unit grant at PGC?

On March 20, 2026, Susan A. Cole received 1,491 restricted stock units. These units vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date, after which each unit converts into one share of PEAPACK GLADSTONE common stock, adding to her equity-based compensation.

Does the PGC Form 4 show any open-market stock purchases or sales by Susan A. Cole?

The Form 4 does not show any open-market purchases or sales by Susan A. Cole. All reported transactions involve exercising previously granted restricted stock units and receiving a new restricted stock unit grant as part of her director compensation.

Are Susan A. Cole’s transactions in PGC shares considered routine compensation?

Yes. The transactions reflect the vesting and exercise of previously granted restricted stock units and a new restricted stock unit award. Such grants and vesting events are standard components of director equity compensation programs rather than discretionary trading activity.