4/A: Northfield Bancorp EVP Robin Lefkowitz Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4/A


Robin Lefkowitz, EVP of Northfield Bancorp, reports the acquisition and disposal of common stock due to the vesting of restricted stock units and tax obligations.

Summary

  • On February 28, 2024, Robin Lefkowitz, EVP of Northfield Bancorp, engaged in transactions involving the company's common stock.
  • Lefkowitz acquired 2,335 shares of common stock related to performance-based restricted stock units granted on January 29, 2021.
  • Additionally, 1,051 shares were disposed of to satisfy tax obligations at a price of $9.86 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Lefkowitz directly owns 21,609 shares of common stock.
  • Lefkowitz also indirectly owns 23,773.554 shares through a 401(k) and 30,376.819 shares through an ESOP.
  • The report also details Lefkowitz's ownership of stock options with varying exercise prices and expiration dates.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The document reflects routine transactions related to executive compensation and tax obligations, indicating a neutral sentiment.

Positives

  • The acquisition of shares through vested restricted stock units suggests the executive is meeting performance goals.

Negatives

  • The disposal of shares to cover tax obligations, while common, slightly reduces the executive's direct stake in the company.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. This filing indicates standard compensation practices and tax-related stock disposals.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages often include restricted stock units and stock options to align management's interests with those of shareholders.
  • The vesting schedules and exercise prices of the stock options appear typical for the financial services industry.
  • Similar filings are common among publicly traded companies, such as those in the KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index (KRX), where executives regularly report changes in their holdings.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal direct impact on shareholders, as they represent a small portion of the total outstanding shares.
  • Employees participating in the 401(k) and ESOP plans may be indirectly affected by the overall performance of the company's stock.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/29/2021Date of grant for Performance-based Restricted Stock Units.
06/11/2015Grant date of stock options exercisable at $13.13 expiring on June 11, 2024.
05/27/2016Grant date of stock options exercisable at $14.76 expiring on May 27, 2025.
11/16/2017Grant date of stock options exercisable at $18.44 expiring on November 16, 2026.
02/28/2024Date of the reported transactions (acquisition and disposal of shares).
03/01/2024Date of original filing (amended on 04/26/2024).
04/26/2024Date of the amendment filing.
06/11/2024Expiration date of stock options exercisable at $13.13.
05/27/2025Expiration date of stock options exercisable at $14.76.
11/16/2026Expiration date of stock options exercisable at $18.44.

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