Columbia Financial, Inc. entered into Agency Agreement with Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Inc..
“Columbia Bank, MHC and Columbia Bank entered into an Agency Agreement with Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (“KBW”), which will assist the Company on a best efforts basis in selling the shares of the Company’s common stock in the Company’s subscription and community offerings, and act as lead-left book running manager for any firm commitment underwritten offering.”
Earnings Releases
Columbia Financial, Inc. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income $13.1 million, EPS $0.13 per basic and diluted share.
“Columbia Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CLBK), the mid-tier holding company for Columbia Bank ("Columbia"), reported net income of $13.1 million, or $0.13 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026”
Material Agreements
Columbia Financial, Inc. entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (effective 2026-01-31).
“On January 31, 2026, Columbia Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ Merger Agreement ”) with Columbia Financial, Inc., a newly-formed Maryland corporation (the “ Holding Company ”), Columbia Bank MHC, the parent mutual holding company of the Company (the “ MHC ”), and Northfield Bancorp, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Northfield ”).”
Governance Changes
Columbia Financial, Inc.: Board of Directors adopted a revised Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, amending and restating the prior code with updates including public disclosure responsibilities, outside director positions, antitrust compliance, and political activities, effective April 29, 2025 (effective 2025-04-29).
“Effective April 29, 2025, the Board of Directors of Columbia Financial, Inc. (the “ Company ”) adopted a revised Columbia Financial, Inc. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct (the “ Code ”) that amended, restated, and replaced the Company’s prior Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.”
E. Thomas Allen, Jr. retired as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Columbia Financial, Inc..
“The Company previously disclosed the retirement of E. Thomas Allen, Jr., the current Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and the Bank, effective as of January 31, 2025.”
Matthew Smith was appointed as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Columbia Financial, Inc..
“Matthew Smith has been appointed as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and the Bank effective as of November 25, 2024.”
E. Thomas Allen, Jr. departed as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Columbia Financial, Inc..
“On May 20, 2024, E. Thomas Allen, Jr. notified Columbia Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) that he will retire as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, Columbia Bank MHC and Columbia Bank effective as of January 31, 2025.”
Earnings Releases
Columbia Financial, Inc. reported the three months ended March 31, 2024 results: net income net loss of $1.2 million, EPS $0.01 per basic and diluted share.
“reported a net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024”
Earnings Releases
Columbia Financial, Inc. reported the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 results: net income $6.6 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share.
“Columbia Financial, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2023”
Earnings Releases
Columbia Financial, Inc. reported the nine months ended September 30, 2023 results: net income $29.5 million, EPS $0.29 per basic and diluted share.
“For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company reported net income of $29.5 million, or $0.29 per basic and diluted share”
Earnings Releases
Columbia Financial, Inc. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income $9.1 million, EPS $0.09 per basic and diluted share.
“Columbia Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CLBK), the mid-tier holding company for Columbia Bank ("Columbia") and Freehold Bank ("Freehold"), reported net income of $9.1 million, or $0.09 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2023”
Earnings Releases
Columbia Financial, Inc. reported the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: net income $1.7 million, or $0.02 per basic and diluted share, EPS $0.02 per basic and diluted share.
“reported net income of $1.7 million, or $0.02 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2023”
Shareholder Votes
Columbia Financial, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-06-07 meeting.
“An advisory vote was taken on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company's proxy statement, and the vote was as follows: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 94,687,013 1,007,227 196,992 There were 3,313,240 broker non-votes on the proposal.”
Shareholder Votes
Columbia Financial, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-06-07 meeting.
“The appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 was ratified by the shareholders by the following vote: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 98,731,584 424,800 48,088 There were no broker non-votes on the proposal.”
Shareholder Votes
Columbia Financial, Inc. shareholders approved Election of directors for a three-year term at the 2023-06-07 meeting.
“The following individuals were elected as directors, each for a three-year term by the following vote: FOR WITHHELD Michael Massood, Jr. 93,566,478 2,324,754 Elizabeth E. Randall 93,626,689 2,264,543 Daria S. Torres 93,613,328 2,277,904 There were 3,313,240 broker non-votes on the proposal.”
Earnings Releases
Columbia Financial, Inc. reported the three months ended March 31, 2023 results: net income $18.7 million, EPS $0.18 per basic and diluted share.
“reported net income of $18.7 million, or $0.18 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2023”
Earnings Releases
Columbia Financial, Inc. reported the year ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $86.2 million, EPS $0.82 per basic and $0.81 per diluted share.
“For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company reported net income of $86.2 million, or $0.82 per basic and $0.81 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $92.0 million, or $0.88 per basic and diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2021”
Earnings Releases
Columbia Financial, Inc. reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $21.9 million, EPS $0.21 per basic and diluted share.
“Columbia Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CLBK), the mid-tier holding company for Columbia Bank ("Columbia") and Freehold Bank ("Freehold"), reported net income of $21.9 million, or $0.21 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022”
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