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[Form 4] Valley National Bancorp Insider Trading Activity

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4

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) – Form 4 filing dated 08/05/2025

EVP & Chief Credit Officer Mark Saeger reported an 08/01/2025 transaction coded “F,” indicating shares were withheld by the issuer to cover taxes triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units. A total of 5,486 common shares were withheld at an implied price of $9.27 per share. Because this is not an open-market sale but an internal, tax-related disposition exempt under Rule 16b-3, it typically carries neutral signal value for investors. Following the transaction, Saeger’s direct beneficial ownership stands at 198,923 common shares, suggesting continued substantial alignment with shareholders.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) – Comunicazione Form 4 del 05/08/2025

Il EVP e Chief Credit Officer Mark Saeger ha segnalato una transazione del 01/08/2025 codificata come “F,” che indica che le azioni sono state trattenute dall’emittente per coprire le tasse derivanti dalla maturazione di unità azionarie vincolate. In totale sono state trattenute 5.486 azioni ordinarie a un prezzo implicito di 9,27 $ per azione. Poiché non si tratta di una vendita sul mercato aperto ma di una cessione interna legata a imposte, esente ai sensi della Regola 16b-3, questo tipo di operazione ha generalmente un valore neutro come segnale per gli investitori. Dopo la transazione, la proprietà diretta di Saeger ammonta a 198.923 azioni ordinarie, indicando un continuo forte allineamento con gli azionisti.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) – Presentación Formulario 4 fechada 05/08/2025

El EVP y Director de Crédito Mark Saeger reportó una transacción del 01/08/2025 codificada como “F,” lo que indica que las acciones fueron retenidas por el emisor para cubrir impuestos generados por la consolidación de unidades restringidas de acciones. En total, se retuvieron 5,486 acciones ordinarias a un precio implícito de $9.27 por acción. Dado que no se trata de una venta en el mercado abierto sino de una disposición interna relacionada con impuestos exenta bajo la Regla 16b-3, generalmente tiene un valor neutral como señal para los inversores. Tras la transacción, la propiedad directa de Saeger es de 198,923 acciones ordinarias, lo que sugiere una continua alineación sustancial con los accionistas.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) – 2025년 8월 5일자 Form 4 제출

EVP 겸 최고신용책임자 Mark Saeger는 2025년 8월 1일에 “F” 코드로 분류된 거래를 보고했으며, 이는 제한 주식 단위의 권리 확정으로 발생한 세금을 충당하기 위해 발행자가 주식을 원천징수한 것을 의미합니다. 총 5,486 보통주가 주당 $9.27의 암시 가격으로 원천징수되었습니다. 이는 공개 시장 매도가 아니라 내부 세금 관련 처분으로, Rule 16b-3에 따라 면제되므로 투자자에게는 일반적으로 중립적인 신호 가치를 가집니다. 거래 후 Saeger의 직접 보유 주식은 198,923 보통주로, 주주들과의 지속적인 강한 이해관계를 나타냅니다.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) – Déclaration Formulaire 4 datée du 05/08/2025

Le EVP et Directeur du Crédit Mark Saeger a déclaré une transaction du 01/08/2025 codée « F », indiquant que des actions ont été retenues par l’émetteur pour couvrir les impôts déclenchés par l’acquisition de Restricted Stock Units. Un total de 5 486 actions ordinaires ont été retenues à un prix implicite de 9,27 $ par action. Comme il ne s’agit pas d’une vente sur le marché ouvert mais d’une cession interne liée aux impôts, exemptée en vertu de la règle 16b-3, cela a généralement une valeur neutre comme signal pour les investisseurs. Après la transaction, la détention directe de Saeger s’élève à 198 923 actions ordinaires, suggérant un alignement substantiel et continu avec les actionnaires.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) – Form 4 Einreichung vom 05.08.2025

EVP und Chief Credit Officer Mark Saeger meldete eine Transaktion vom 01.08.2025 mit dem Code „F“, was bedeutet, dass Aktien vom Emittenten einbehalten wurden, um Steuern zu decken, die durch das Vesting von Restricted Stock Units ausgelöst wurden. Insgesamt wurden 5.486 Stammaktien zu einem impliziten Preis von 9,27 $ pro Aktie einbehalten. Da es sich nicht um einen Verkauf am offenen Markt, sondern um eine interne, steuerbedingte Veräußerung handelt, die gemäß Regel 16b-3 ausgenommen ist, hat dies für Investoren in der Regel einen neutralen Signalwert. Nach der Transaktion hält Saeger direkt 198.923 Stammaktien, was auf eine weiterhin substanzielle Ausrichtung mit den Aktionären hinweist.

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Insights

TL;DR: Routine tax withholding; insider retains ~199k shares—neutral market signal.

The “F” code confirms these 5,486 shares were automatically withheld to meet tax obligations upon RSU vesting, not an elective open-market sale. Such events generally do not reflect the executive’s view on Valley National’s valuation or prospects. Post-transaction ownership—198,923 shares—remains material, preserving incentive alignment. Given the modest dollar value (~$51k) relative to both Saeger’s holdings and VLY’s market cap, the impact on float and sentiment should be negligible.

TL;DR: Compliance event; no governance red flags detected.

The filing is timely and fully signed, evidencing proper Section 16 compliance. Use of share withholding rather than cash suggests efficient payroll tax handling and avoids insider-trading perception. No derivative positions were altered, and the executive’s stake remains robust. Consequently, the disclosure is administrative, with no adverse governance implications.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) – Comunicazione Form 4 del 05/08/2025

Il EVP e Chief Credit Officer Mark Saeger ha segnalato una transazione del 01/08/2025 codificata come “F,” che indica che le azioni sono state trattenute dall’emittente per coprire le tasse derivanti dalla maturazione di unità azionarie vincolate. In totale sono state trattenute 5.486 azioni ordinarie a un prezzo implicito di 9,27 $ per azione. Poiché non si tratta di una vendita sul mercato aperto ma di una cessione interna legata a imposte, esente ai sensi della Regola 16b-3, questo tipo di operazione ha generalmente un valore neutro come segnale per gli investitori. Dopo la transazione, la proprietà diretta di Saeger ammonta a 198.923 azioni ordinarie, indicando un continuo forte allineamento con gli azionisti.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) – Presentación Formulario 4 fechada 05/08/2025

El EVP y Director de Crédito Mark Saeger reportó una transacción del 01/08/2025 codificada como “F,” lo que indica que las acciones fueron retenidas por el emisor para cubrir impuestos generados por la consolidación de unidades restringidas de acciones. En total, se retuvieron 5,486 acciones ordinarias a un precio implícito de $9.27 por acción. Dado que no se trata de una venta en el mercado abierto sino de una disposición interna relacionada con impuestos exenta bajo la Regla 16b-3, generalmente tiene un valor neutral como señal para los inversores. Tras la transacción, la propiedad directa de Saeger es de 198,923 acciones ordinarias, lo que sugiere una continua alineación sustancial con los accionistas.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) – 2025년 8월 5일자 Form 4 제출

EVP 겸 최고신용책임자 Mark Saeger는 2025년 8월 1일에 “F” 코드로 분류된 거래를 보고했으며, 이는 제한 주식 단위의 권리 확정으로 발생한 세금을 충당하기 위해 발행자가 주식을 원천징수한 것을 의미합니다. 총 5,486 보통주가 주당 $9.27의 암시 가격으로 원천징수되었습니다. 이는 공개 시장 매도가 아니라 내부 세금 관련 처분으로, Rule 16b-3에 따라 면제되므로 투자자에게는 일반적으로 중립적인 신호 가치를 가집니다. 거래 후 Saeger의 직접 보유 주식은 198,923 보통주로, 주주들과의 지속적인 강한 이해관계를 나타냅니다.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) – Déclaration Formulaire 4 datée du 05/08/2025

Le EVP et Directeur du Crédit Mark Saeger a déclaré une transaction du 01/08/2025 codée « F », indiquant que des actions ont été retenues par l’émetteur pour couvrir les impôts déclenchés par l’acquisition de Restricted Stock Units. Un total de 5 486 actions ordinaires ont été retenues à un prix implicite de 9,27 $ par action. Comme il ne s’agit pas d’une vente sur le marché ouvert mais d’une cession interne liée aux impôts, exemptée en vertu de la règle 16b-3, cela a généralement une valeur neutre comme signal pour les investisseurs. Après la transaction, la détention directe de Saeger s’élève à 198 923 actions ordinaires, suggérant un alignement substantiel et continu avec les actionnaires.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) – Form 4 Einreichung vom 05.08.2025

EVP und Chief Credit Officer Mark Saeger meldete eine Transaktion vom 01.08.2025 mit dem Code „F“, was bedeutet, dass Aktien vom Emittenten einbehalten wurden, um Steuern zu decken, die durch das Vesting von Restricted Stock Units ausgelöst wurden. Insgesamt wurden 5.486 Stammaktien zu einem impliziten Preis von 9,27 $ pro Aktie einbehalten. Da es sich nicht um einen Verkauf am offenen Markt, sondern um eine interne, steuerbedingte Veräußerung handelt, die gemäß Regel 16b-3 ausgenommen ist, hat dies für Investoren in der Regel einen neutralen Signalwert. Nach der Transaktion hält Saeger direkt 198.923 Stammaktien, was auf eine weiterhin substanzielle Ausrichtung mit den Aktionären hinweist.

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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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*
SAEGER MARK

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
ONE PENN PLAZA

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10119

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP [ VLY ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP, Chief Credit Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/01/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 08/01/2025 F 5,486(1) D $9.27 198,923 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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising upon the vesting of restricted stock units in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.
Remarks:
/s/ MARK SAEGER 08/05/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

How many Valley National Bancorp (VLY) shares did Mark Saeger dispose of?

The executive had 5,486 shares withheld to cover taxes related to RSU vesting.

What price was used for the share withholding transaction?

The shares were valued at $9.27 each for tax-withholding purposes.

How many VLY shares does Mark Saeger own after the transaction?

He now directly owns 198,923 common shares.

Does a Form 4 code "F" indicate insider selling?

Code "F" denotes shares withheld for tax liabilities, not discretionary selling, and is generally viewed as neutral.

Were any derivative securities involved in this Form 4?

No, Table II shows zero derivative activity.
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