Monteverde & Associates Investigates OceanFirst Merger with Flushing Financial
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 06 2026
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Source: PRnewswire
- Shareholder Rights Protection: Monteverde & Associates is investigating the merger between OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corp., with OceanFirst shareholders expected to own approximately 58% of the combined entity, thereby ensuring shareholder interests are safeguarded in the transaction.
- Legal Service Recognition: The firm has been recognized as a Top 50 firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report, indicating its expertise and success rate in protecting shareholder rights, which enhances its reputation in the market.
- Merger Deal Fairness: The law firm is assessing the fairness of the merger, aiming to provide shareholders with transparent information and legal support to help them make informed decisions, thereby increasing client trust.
- No-Risk Consultation: Monteverde & Associates offers free legal consultations, encouraging shareholders to learn more without any cost or obligation, which strengthens its client base and market influence.
Analyst Views on OCFC
Wall Street analysts forecast OCFC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for OCFC is 21.33 USD with a low forecast of 19.00 USD and a high forecast of 23.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
3 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 18.410
Low
19.00
Averages
21.33
High
23.00
Current: 18.410
Low
19.00
Averages
21.33
High
23.00
About OCFC
OceanFirst Financial Corp. is the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A. (the Bank). The Bank is a regional community bank offering a variety of financial products and services to meet the needs of customers in the communities it serves. Its principal business is originating loans, consisting of commercial real estate and other commercial loans, and single-family, owner-occupied residential mortgage loans. It delivers commercial and residential financing, treasury management, trust and asset management, and deposit services. It also invests in other types of loans, including residential construction and consumer loans. The Bank primarily operates over 39 branch offices and various deposit production facilities located throughout central and southern New Jersey and the metropolitan areas of New York City and Philadelphia. It also operates commercial loan production offices in New Jersey, New York City, the greater Philadelphia area, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Boston.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
