Valley National (VLY) director gets 8,121-share restricted stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VAZQUEZ CARLOS J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Valley National Bancorp director Carlos J. Vazquez reported an equity award under the company’s 2023 Incentive Compensation Plan. He received 8,121 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units at a grant price of $0.00 per share as a compensation award, not an open‑market purchase. According to the filing footnote, the award vests in one year, subject to certain exceptions. After this grant, Vazquez directly owns 12,373 shares of Common Stock in total.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider VAZQUEZ CARLOS J

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	8,121	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,373 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU award size: 8,121 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Total shares after grant: 12,373 shares +1 more

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RSU award size 8,121 shares Restricted stock units granted to director

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Compensation award, not open-market purchase

Total shares after grant 12,373 shares Director’s direct holdings following transaction

Vesting period One year RSU award vests in one year, subject to exceptions

Key Terms

Restricted stock units, 2023 Incentive Compensation Plan, transaction code A, Common Stock

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Restricted stock units financial

"Restricted stock units awarded under the Valley National Bancorp 2023 Incentive Compensation Plan."

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.

2023 Incentive Compensation Plan financial

"Restricted stock units awarded under the Valley National Bancorp 2023 Incentive Compensation Plan."

transaction code A regulatory

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

VAZQUEZ CARLOS J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP

ONE PENN PLAZA

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10119

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP [ VLY ]

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)
05/18/2026

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	05/18/2026		A		8,121(1)	A	$0	12,373	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. Restricted stock units awarded under the Valley National Bancorp 2023 Incentive Compensation Plan. The award vests in one year, subject to certain exceptions.

Remarks:

	/s/ CARLOS J. VAZQUEZ	05/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Valley National Bancorp (VLY) report for Carlos J. Vazquez?

Valley National Bancorp reported that director Carlos J. Vazquez received 8,121 shares of Common Stock as restricted stock units. The award was granted as compensation, not an open-market purchase, and was issued at a grant price of $0.00 per share.

How many Valley National Bancorp (VLY) shares did Carlos J. Vazquez hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Carlos J. Vazquez directly holds 12,373 shares of Valley National Bancorp Common Stock. This total reflects the new 8,121-share restricted stock unit award combined with his prior holdings as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What type of award did Carlos J. Vazquez receive from Valley National Bancorp (VLY)?

Carlos J. Vazquez received a restricted stock unit award of 8,121 shares under the Valley National Bancorp 2023 Incentive Compensation Plan. Restricted stock units are share-based compensation that typically vest over time rather than being purchased in the open market.

When do the restricted stock units granted to Carlos J. Vazquez by Valley National Bancorp (VLY) vest?

The restricted stock units awarded to Carlos J. Vazquez vest in one year, subject to certain exceptions. This means he is scheduled to gain full rights to the 8,121 shares after one year, assuming the award’s vesting conditions are satisfied.

Was the Valley National Bancorp (VLY) award to Carlos J. Vazquez a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation grant, not a stock purchase. The Form 4 uses transaction code A, indicating a grant or award acquisition, and notes the 8,121 restricted stock units were awarded at a price of $0.00 per share under a company incentive plan.