FFIC News & Events

OceanFirst Financial (OCFC) and Flushing Financial (FFIC) jointly announced the receipt of the requisite shareholder approvals for the previously announced combination of OceanFirst and Flushing, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated December 29, 2025, by and among OceanFirst, Apollo Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of OceanFirst, and Flushing. Additionally, the New York State Department of Financial Services and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted their requisite approvals of the proposed transaction on March 23, 2026, and April 6, 2026, respectively. The consummation of the proposed transaction remains subject to the receipt of the requisite regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and other customary closing conditions.

Reports Q4 NIM expanded on both a GAAP and Core basis by 4 bps QoQ to 2.68% and 2.66%, respectively, primarily driven by growth in noninterest-bearing deposits and lower deposit costs. Reports Q4 provision for credit losses $2.7M vs. $6.4M last year. John R. Buran, President and CEO, commented, "Flushing Financial's Q4 and FY25 results underscore the strength and resilience of our franchise. Net interest margin expanded 4 basis points to 2.68%, with Core NIM reaching 2.66%, driven by favorable deposit mix and declining funding costs. Average noninterest-bearing deposits increased 12% year-over-year to 13% of total deposits, providing a stable, low-cost funding base. Our tangible common equity ratio improved to 8.14%, up 32 basis points from a year ago, while our CRE concentration declined to 465% from 522% a year earlier, reflecting our strategic capital and balance sheet management. With a loan pipeline of $276M and liquidity of $3.9B at December 31, 2025, we are well-positioned to serve our customers and deploy capital prudently. We remain committed to serving our customers and executing on our priorities with excellence. We look forward to the Company's transformation due to the announced merger with OceanFirst Financial Corp. and the opportunities the combination will create."