Director at Peapack-Gladstone (PGC) exercises RSUs and gets new grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP director Carmen M. Bowser reported compensation-related equity activity. On March 20, 2026, 1,675 restricted stock units granted on March 20, 2025 vested and were converted into 1,675 shares of common stock, held indirectly through a rabbi trust under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. On the same date, Bowser also received a new grant of 1,491 restricted stock units, each scheduled to convert into one share of common stock after one year of vesting. Following these transactions, Bowser holds 10,368.02 shares of common stock indirectly via the rabbi trust and 3,617.80 shares directly. No open-market buys or sells were reported; all activity reflects RSU vesting and a new award.

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^*

Bowser Carmen M

(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								3,617.8	D
Common Stock	03/20/2026		M		1,675	A	(1)	10,368.02	I	Rabbi Trust(2)

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	(3)	03/20/2026		A		1,491		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,491	(3)	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. Held indirectly through a rabbi trust pursuant to a non-qualified deferred compensation plan.

3. 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.

	Carmen Bowser	03/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Carmen M. Bowser report in the latest PGC Form 4?

Carmen M. Bowser reported RSU vesting and a new equity grant, not open-market trading. 1,675 restricted stock units converted into common shares, and 1,491 new RSUs were granted as part of compensation arrangements.

How many restricted stock units did PGC director Bowser have vest and convert?

1,675 restricted stock units vested and converted into 1,675 shares of PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP common stock. These RSUs were originally granted on March 20, 2025 and vested on the one-year anniversary of that grant.

What new RSU award did Bowser receive from PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP?

On March 20, 2026, Bowser received a grant of 1,491 restricted stock units. According to the footnote, these RSUs will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant, then convert into an equal number of common shares.

How many PGC shares does Bowser hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Bowser holds 10,368.02 shares of PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP common stock indirectly through a rabbi trust and 3,617.80 shares directly, as reflected in the post-transaction ownership figures.

What is the role of the rabbi trust in Bowser’s PGC share ownership?

The rabbi trust holds shares for Bowser under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. The Form 4 notes that the 1,675 converted shares are held indirectly through this rabbi trust, contributing to a total indirect holding of 10,368.02 shares.

Did Bowser buy or sell PGC shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market purchases or sales were reported. The Form 4 shows an RSU vesting and conversion into shares, plus a new RSU grant, which are compensation-related events rather than discretionary market trades.