Form 4: Columbia Financial EVP & CIO Manesh Balachandran Prabhu Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Manesh Balachandran Prabhu, EVP & CIO of Columbia Financial, Inc., reports changes in beneficial ownership of company stock, including acquisitions, disposals, and holdings through various stock plans and awards.

Summary

  • On May 1, 2025, Manesh Balachandran Prabhu, EVP & CIO of Columbia Financial, Inc. reported changes in beneficial ownership.
  • Mr. Prabhu disposed of 332 shares of common stock at a price of $14.69.
  • Following the transaction, Mr. Prabhu directly owns 3,857 shares of common stock.
  • Mr. Prabhu also indirectly owns shares through a Stock-Based Deferral Plan (545.5975 shares), a 401(k) (1,292 shares), an ESOP (2,150 shares), a SERP (437 shares), and various stock awards (9,690, 11,315, and 11,018 shares).
  • Mr. Prabhu also holds stock options to buy 12,985 shares at $20.54, 8,459 shares at $15.94, 8,296 shares at $16.49 and 19,086 shares at $16.23.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine regulatory filing, so the sentiment is neutral.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of regulatory compliance for corporate insiders and provide transparency into their transactions in company stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding insider transactions.
  • The transactions may have a minor impact on the stock price.

Key Dates

DateDescription
10/31/2023Commencement date for vesting of stock options (right to buy) at $20.54.
05/01/2024Commencement date for vesting of stock options (right to buy) at $15.94 and 25% of Stock Awards II.
03/06/2025Commencement date for vesting of stock options (right to buy) at $16.49 and 25% of Stock Awards III.
05/01/2025Date of transaction: disposal of 332 shares of common stock.
03/03/2026Commencement date for vesting of stock options (right to buy) at $16.23.
03/03/2028Vesting date for Stock Awards IV, contingent upon achievement of performance-based criteria.
05/01/2033Expiration date for stock options (right to buy) at $15.94.
03/06/2034Expiration date for stock options (right to buy) at $16.49.
03/03/2035Expiration date for stock options (right to buy) at $16.23.

Keywords

beneficial ownership, Form 4, stock options, stock awards, Columbia Financial, CLBK, insider trading, Manesh Balachandran Prabhu

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