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Peapack Gladstone officer sells 1,250 shares

A senior executive at PGC sold 1,250 common shares while retaining a sizable mix of stock, RSUs, and phantom stock awards.

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PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP (PGC) officer Gregory Martin Smith, SEVP and President Commercial Banking, reported a sale of 1,250 shares of common stock on September 2, 2026 at $44.66 per share. After this transaction he directly holds 12,622 common shares, plus multiple equity awards in the form of restricted stock units and phantom stock tied to PGC common stock.

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Insider Smith Gregory Martin
Role SEVP, President Comml Banking
Sold 1,250 shs ($56K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 1,250 $44.66 $56K
holding Restricted Stock Units F1 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F2 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F3 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F4 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F5 -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units F6 -- -- --
holding Phantom Stock F7 -- -- --
holding Phantom Stock F8 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,622 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 32,515 contracts (Direct); Phantom Stock — 9,904 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (8)
  1. F1. On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 4,922 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. F2. On March 20, 2026, the reporting person was granted 6,863 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. F3. On March 20, 2022, the reporting person was granted 7,853 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in five equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2023. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.
  4. F4. On March 20, 2023, the reporting person was granted 7,797 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in five equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2024. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.
  5. F5. On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 7,383 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.
  6. F6. On March 20, 2026, the reporting person was granted 10,294 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.
  7. F7. On March 20, 2024, the reporting person was granted 5,402 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.
  8. F8. On March 20, 2024, the reporting person was granted 8,103 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.
Shares sold 1,250 shares Common stock sale on September 2, 2026
Sale price per share $44.66 per share Common stock sold on September 2, 2026
Direct holdings after transaction 12,622 shares Common stock held directly following the sale
RSUs underlying shares (grant linked to F1) 3,282 shares Restricted Stock Units tied to common stock, direct ownership
RSUs underlying shares (grant linked to F2) 6,863 shares Restricted Stock Units tied to common stock, direct ownership
Performance-based RSUs (grant linked to F6) 10,294 shares Restricted Stock Units vesting on third anniversary if conditions are met
Phantom stock underlying shares (grant linked to F7) 1,801 shares Phantom stock economically equivalent to common stock upon vesting
Performance-based phantom stock (grant linked to F8) 8,103 shares Phantom stock vesting on third anniversary if performance conditions are met
Restricted Stock Units financial
"the reporting person was granted 4,922 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting"
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 5,402 phantom stock shares, 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.
economic equivalent financial
"each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock"
performance conditions financial
"vesting on the third anniversary of the grant if certain performance conditions"
three equal annual installments financial
"vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2026"

FAQ

What insider transaction did PGC report for Gregory Martin Smith?

Gregory Martin Smith reported a sale of 1,250 shares of PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP common stock on September 2, 2026 at $44.66 per share, described as a sale in the open market or a private transaction.

How many PGC shares does Gregory Martin Smith hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported sale, Gregory Martin Smith directly holds 12,622 shares of PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position after the September 2, 2026 transaction.

Does Gregory Martin Smith have additional PGC equity through RSUs or phantom stock?

Yes. He holds several restricted stock unit awards, including grants currently covering 3,282 and 6,863 underlying common shares, and phantom stock awards currently covering 1,801 and 8,103 underlying common shares, each convertible or economically equivalent to PGC common stock upon vesting.

What are the key terms of Gregory Martin Smith’s recent RSU grants at PGC?

Footnotes state he received RSU grants such as 4,922 RSUs on March 20, 2025 and 6,863 RSUs on March 20, 2026, each vesting in three equal annual installments beginning one year after grant, with each vested RSU converting into one PGC common share.

How are performance-based RSUs and phantom stock structured for PGC’s Gregory Martin Smith?

Some awards are performance-based, including 7,383 RSUs (2025), 10,294 RSUs (2026), and 8,103 phantom stock shares (2024), each vesting on the third anniversary of grant if specified performance conditions are met, then converting to or matching one PGC common share each.

Was the PGC insider sale reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmed, and the footnotes do not describe a trading plan. The sale is therefore not reported as having been made under a Rule 10b5-1 or similar pre-arranged trading plan.

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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*
Smith Gregory Martin

(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, President Comml Banking
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/02/2026
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 Stock09/02/2026S1,250D$44.6612,622D
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 Stock3,2823,282D
Restricted Stock Units(2) (2) (2)Common Stock6,8636,863D
Restricted Stock Units(3) (3) (3)Common Stock1,5731,573D
Restricted Stock Units(4) (4) (4)Common Stock3,1203,120D
Restricted Stock Units(5) (5) (5)Common Stock7,3837,383D
Restricted Stock Units(6) (6) (6)Common Stock10,29410,294D
Phantom Stock(7) (7) (7)Common Stock1,8011,801D
Phantom Stock(8) (8) (8)Common Stock8,1038,103D
Explanation of Responses:
1. On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 4,922 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 6,863 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, 2022, the reporting person was granted 7,853 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in five equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2023. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.
4. On March 20, 2023, the reporting person was granted 7,797 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in five equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2024. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.
5. On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 7,383 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.
6. On March 20, 2026, the reporting person was granted 10,294 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.
7. On March 20, 2024, the reporting person was granted 5,402 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.
8. On March 20, 2024, the reporting person was granted 8,103 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.
Gregory M. Smith09/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)