Form 4: Columbia Financial Executive Lewis Oliver Edward Jr. Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Oliver Edward Lewis Jr., SEVP & Head of Commercial Banking at Columbia Financial, Inc., reports the disposition of shares to cover tax obligations and details holdings including stock options and awards.

Summary

  • On May 1, 2025, Oliver Edward Lewis Jr., SEVP & Head of Commercial Banking at Columbia Financial, Inc. [CLBK], disposed of 455 shares of common stock at a price of $14.69.
  • Following the transaction, Lewis directly owns 26,672 shares of common stock.
  • Lewis also indirectly owns shares through various plans including a Stock-Based Deferral Plan (4,904.8538 shares), ESOP (6,521 shares), SERP (2,919 shares), SIM (681 shares), Stock Award III (13,265 shares), Stock Award IV (11,616 shares), and Stock Award V (11,300 shares).
  • Lewis also holds stock options for various amounts of common stock at strike prices of $17, $17.86, $15.94, $16.49 and $16.23.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing detailing stock transactions. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are standard practice and provide transparency into the trading activities of company insiders, which is crucial for maintaining market integrity and investor confidence.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders can use this information to understand insider sentiment and potential future stock activity.
  • The filing ensures transparency, which can build trust with investors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
07/23/2020Date of grant for stock options exercisable at $17.
03/22/2022Date of grant for stock options exercisable at $17.86.
05/01/2024Commencement of vesting for some stock awards and stock options exercisable at $15.94.
03/06/2025Commencement of vesting for some stock awards and stock options exercisable at $16.49.
05/01/2025Date of transaction: Disposition of 455 shares of common stock.
03/03/2026Commencement of vesting for some stock options exercisable at $16.23.
03/03/2028Vesting date for Stock Award V if performance criteria are met.
07/23/2029Expiration date for stock options exercisable at $17.
03/22/2031Expiration date for stock options exercisable at $17.86.
05/01/2033Expiration date for stock options exercisable at $15.94.
03/06/2034Expiration date for stock options exercisable at $16.49.
03/03/2035Expiration date for stock options exercisable at $16.23.

Keywords

Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Stock Options, Stock Awards, Columbia Financial, CLBK, Insider Trading

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