Strategic Value Bank Partners Opens $11.6 Million Position in OceanFirst Financial Ahead of Merger

Strategic Value Bank Partners acquired 627,333 shares of OceanFirst Financial (OCFC) worth $11.6 million in Q1 2026, representing 6.1% of the fund's AUM. The purchase was made with knowledge of OceanFirst's pending all-stock merger with Flushing Financial, expected to close by June 1, 2026. The combined entity is projected to deliver 16% EPS accretion by 2027 with $23 billion in assets.

04/28/2026, 4:35 PM • The Motley Fool

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation Announce Receipt of All Requisite Regulatory and Shareholder Approvals to Complete Proposed Merger and Annual Meeting Date

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation announced they have received all necessary regulatory approvals from the Federal Reserve, New York State Department of Financial Services, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, as well as shareholder approval, to complete their proposed merger. The companies expect to close the merger no later than June 1, 2026. OceanFirst also announced its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on May 27, 2026.

04/27/2026, 7:45 AM • Benzinga

OceanFirst Financial Corp. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend for Common Stock

OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: OCFC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of Common Stock, payable on May 8, 2026 to stockholders of record as of April 27, 2026.

04/15/2026, 4:30 PM • Benzinga

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation Announce Receipt of the Requisite Shareholder Approvals for Pending Merger Transaction

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation announced they have received requisite shareholder approvals for their merger. The New York State Department of Financial Services and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have also granted their approvals. The transaction still requires approval from the Federal Reserve Board and other customary closing conditions before completion.

04/06/2026, 6:16 PM • Benzinga

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation Announce Receipt of the Requisite Shareholder Approvals for Pending Merger Transaction

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation announced they have received requisite shareholder approvals for their merger. Regulatory approvals from the New York State Department of Financial Services and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have been granted. The transaction remains subject to approval from the Federal Reserve Board and other customary closing conditions.

04/06/2026, 6:16 PM • GlobeNewswire

Embrace Home Loans, OceanFirst Bank Partner to Deliver Home Mortgages

Embrace Home Loans announced a strategic partnership with OceanFirst Bank N.A. to provide residential mortgage financing to OceanFirst customers across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Embrace has expanded its presence in New Jersey by hiring former OceanFirst mortgage professionals and opening additional locations to support the partnership.

01/21/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages FONR, OCFC, FFIC Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating FONAR Corporation, OceanFirst Financial Corp., and Flushing Financial Corp. for potential violations of federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties. The investigations concern FONAR's sale to CEO affiliates, OceanFirst's merger with Flushing Financial, and Flushing's acquisition terms. The firm is seeking increased consideration for shareholders and additional disclosures on a contingent fee basis.

01/17/2026, 12:49 PM • GlobeNewswire

Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages VTYX, ONTF, FFIC, OCFC Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating four companies for potential violations of federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties related to their merger and acquisition transactions. The firm is seeking increased consideration for shareholders and additional disclosures regarding these deals.

01/13/2026, 2:33 PM • GlobeNewswire

OceanFirst Financial Corp. Schedules Earnings Conference Call

OceanFirst Financial Corp. announced it will release its Q4 2025 earnings on January 22, 2026, followed by a management conference call on January 23, 2026. The company, a $14.3 billion regional bank headquartered in New Jersey, will discuss quarterly operating performance with investors.

01/07/2026, 6:34 PM • GlobeNewswire

Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages SNCR, FRGE, SNDA, OCFC Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating four companies for potential securities law violations and breaches of fiduciary duties related to their proposed mergers and acquisitions. The firm is seeking increased consideration for shareholders and additional disclosures regarding the transactions.

01/06/2026, 2:53 PM • GlobeNewswire

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: OCFC)

Monteverde & Associates PC, a class action securities firm, has announced an investigation into OceanFirst Financial Corp.'s proposed merger with Flushing Financial Corp. The investigation questions whether the deal is fair to OceanFirst shareholders, who are expected to own approximately 58% of the combined company post-merger.

01/06/2026, 11:02 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today, Dec. 30: Boeing Led Industrials as Major Indexes Drift Near Records

On December 30, 2025, major U.S. stock indexes closed near record highs with modest declines in quiet year-end trading. The S&P 500 fell 0.13%, Nasdaq dropped 0.24%, and the Dow eased 0.20%. Boeing led industrials with a 0.6% gain following an $8.5 billion U.S. Air Force contract announcement, while Molina Healthcare jumped 2.5% on positive investor commentary. OceanFirst Financial plunged 6.7% after announcing a merger agreement.

12/30/2025, 5:06 PM • The Motley Fool

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation Announce Merger Agreement and $225 Million Strategic Investment from Warburg Pincus

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation announced a definitive merger agreement valued at $579 million, creating a $23 billion regional bank with operations across New Jersey, Long Island, and New York. Warburg Pincus committed $225 million in equity investment. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026 and deliver 16% EPS accretion and 13% ROATCE by 2027.

12/29/2025, 7:16 PM • GlobeNewswire

OceanFirst Financial Corp. Schedules Earnings Conference Call

OceanFirst Financial Corp. will release its Q3 2025 earnings on October 22, 2025, after market close, with a conference call on October 23, 2025 to discuss quarterly performance.

10/02/2025, 4:00 PM • GlobeNewswire