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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000714310-26-000010"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VLY"
cik: "0000714310"
company_name: "VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP"
filed_at: "2026-02-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T00:57:45.740917+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Valley National Bancorp approves new share repurchase program for up to 25 million shares

## Summary
- Board authorized repurchase of up to 25 million shares of Valley common stock.
- New program effective April 27, 2026, replacing current program expiring April 26, 2026.
- Repurchases depend on share price, market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities; program expires April 27, 2028.
- Repurchases may be made via open market or Rule 10b5-1 trading plans; no obligation to purchase any amount.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000714310-26-000010
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VLY
- cik: 0000714310
- company_name: VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
- filed_at: 2026-02-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/714310/000071431026000010/0000714310-26-000010-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/714310/000071431026000010/vly-20260224.htm

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