PGC (PGC) executive exercises stock awards and receives new RSU grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP senior executive Gregory Martin Smith reported a series of stock-based compensation events involving restricted stock units, phantom stock, and common shares dated March 20, 2026.

He exercised derivative awards into a total of 15,399 shares of common stock and had 4,400 shares withheld at a price of $33.18 per share to cover tax obligations, with no open-market purchases or sales. The filing also shows new grants of 6,863 and 10,294 restricted stock units that vest over future years, some subject to performance conditions. Following these transactions, he directly owns 13,872 shares of common stock, along with remaining unvested or unsettled positions in 7,383 restricted stock units and 8,103 phantom stock units, each tied to one share of common stock.

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^*

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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SEVP, President Comml Banking

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		1,640	A	(1)	7,068	D
Common Stock	03/20/2026		F(2)		562	D	$33.18	6,506	D
Common Stock	03/20/2026		M		1,570	A	(3)	8,076	D
Common Stock	03/20/2026		F(2)		538	D	$33.18	7,538	D
Common Stock	03/20/2026		M		1,559	A	(4)	9,097	D
Common Stock	03/20/2026		F(2)		534	D	$33.18	8,563	D
Common Stock	03/20/2026		M		8,075	A	(5)	16,638	D
Common Stock	03/20/2026		F(2)		2,766	D	$33.18	13,872	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			1,640	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	1,640	(1)	3,282	D
Restricted Stock Units	(6)	03/20/2026		A		6,863		(6)	(6)	Common Stock	6,863	(6)	6,863	D
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	03/20/2026		M			1,570	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,570	(3)	1,573	D
Restricted Stock Units	(4)	03/20/2026		M			1,559	(4)	(4)	Common Stock	1,559	(4)	3,120	D
Restricted Stock Units	(5)	03/20/2026		M			8,075	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	8,075	(5)	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(7)							(7)	(7)	Common Stock	7,383		7,383	D
Restricted Stock Units	(8)	03/20/2026		A		10,294		(8)	(8)	Common Stock	10,294	(8)	10,294	D
Phantom Stock	(9)	03/20/2026		M			1,801	(9)	(9)	Common Stock	1,801	(9)	1,801	D
Phantom Stock	(10)	03/20/2026		M			754	(10)	(10)	Common Stock	754	(10)	0	D
Phantom Stock	(11)							(11)	(11)	Common Stock	8,103		8,103	D

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. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from settlement of restricted stock units.

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, 2023, the reporting person was granted 11,695 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. 8,075 restricted stock units vested.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. On March 20, 2021, the reporting person was granted 3,762 phantom stock shares, vesting in five equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2022. Upon vesting, each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.

11. 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. Smith	03/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did PGC executive Gregory Martin Smith report in this Form 4?

Gregory Martin Smith reported exercises of stock-based awards and related tax withholding, not open-market trades. The filing shows derivative awards converting into common stock, new restricted stock unit grants, and updated holdings of common shares, restricted stock units, and phantom stock units.

Did Gregory Martin Smith buy or sell PEAPACK GLADSTONE (PGC) stock on the market?

The Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales of PGC common stock. All activity reflects exercises or conversions of restricted stock units and phantom stock, plus shares withheld at $33.18 per share to satisfy tax obligations from these settlements.

How many PEAPACK GLADSTONE (PGC) shares did Smith receive from derivatives?

The filing reports derivative exercises totaling 15,399 shares of PGC common stock. These exercises arise from previously granted restricted stock units and phantom stock awards that vested according to their schedules and performance conditions disclosed in the footnotes.

How many PGC shares were withheld for Gregory Martin Smith’s taxes?

A total of 4,400 PGC common shares were withheld to cover tax obligations. These tax-withholding dispositions used a price of $33.18 per share and are mechanistic for settling taxes owed upon vesting and exercise of stock-based awards.

What new restricted stock unit grants did PGC award to Gregory Martin Smith?

The Form 4 shows grants of 6,863 and 10,294 restricted stock units on March 20, 2026. These RSUs vest over three years or on the third anniversary, with certain awards contingent on meeting specified performance conditions before converting into PGC common stock.

What are Gregory Martin Smith’s remaining stock-based holdings in PGC after these transactions?

After the reported activity, Smith directly holds 13,872 PGC common shares. He also has unvested positions representing 7,383 restricted stock units and 8,103 phantom stock units, each economically tied to one share of PGC common stock upon future vesting or settlement.