OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
For the period ended May 27, 2026. Filed Apr 27, 2026.
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May 27, 2026 · Filed Apr 27, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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| ☐ | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
| ☐ | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
| ☑ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| ☐ | Definitive Additional Materials |
| ☐ | Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12 |
OceanFirst Financial Corp.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
| PAYMENT OF FILING FEE (CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY): | |
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| ☑ | No fee required |
| ☐ | Fee paid previously with preliminary materials |
| ☐ | Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 |
| Message from our Chairman Christopher D. Maher Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer April 27, 2026 | OceanFirst Financial Corp. 110 West Front Street Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 1.888.623.2633 |
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| “We encourage you to carefully review the enclosed. It is important that you vote your shares... to ensure your stock is represented even if you plan to attend the meeting virtually.” | Dear Fellow Stockholder, On behalf of your Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to invite you to our upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). We, also, thank you for your overwhelming approval of our plans to acquire Flushing Financial Corporation (“FFIC”), and participation in the corresponding Special Stockholder Meeting held just a few weeks ago. While we continue to pursue the remaining regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions related to the FFIC acquisition, our Board and leadership remain focused on the day-to-day operations of your Company, including hosting an Annual Stockholder meeting and providing the related materials for your review. The Annual Meeting is scheduled to be held virtually on Wednesday, May 27th at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Instructions for accessing the live broadcast of the Annual Meeting, as well as voting your shares, are described on your enclosed proxy card. Please remember you will need the information printed on the proxy card if you wish to attend and submit questions during the virtual meeting. We encourage you to carefully review the enclosed Proxy Statement, Letter to Stockholders, and Form 10-K. It is important to vote your shares, preferably prior to the Annual Meeting, to ensure your stock is represented even if you are planning to attend the meeting virtually. For your convenience, there are multiple options for voting your shares, including telephone or online. In addition, you may mail the proxy card using the envelope provided, however, please allow sufficient time for the proxy card to be received prior to the deadline. Along with the formal business of the Annual Meeting, management will discuss the Company’s 2025 accomplishments. The Board of Directors will be participating, and representatives from the Company’s independent accounting firm will be available during the question-and-answer time. We encourage you to attend the meeting virtually or visit the Investor Relations page of oceanfirst.com to view the replay at your convenience. As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Company’s initial public offering this July, we appreciate your continued investment and support of OceanFirst. Sincerely, |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026**
8:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Virtually at
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/OCFC2026
NOTICE
**of 2026
Annual Meeting
of Stockholders
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
| 1. | The election of 13 directors of the Company; |
| 2. | An advisory vote on executive compensation as disclosed in these materials; |
| 3. | The approval of the OceanFirst Financial Corp. 2026 Stock Incentive Plan; |
| 4. | The ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026; and |
| 5. | Such other matters as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof. The Board of Directors is not aware of any other business to come before the Annual Meeting. |
By order of the Board of Directors,
**Steven J. Tsimbinos
**Corporate Secretary
RECORD DATE
In order to vote, you must have been a stockholder at the close of business on April 2, 2026.
PROXY VOTING
It is important that your shares be represented and voted at the meeting. You can vote your shares by completing and returning the enclosed proxy card, or by voting via the internet or by telephone by following the voting instructions printed on your proxy card. You can revoke a proxy at any time prior to its exercise at the meeting by following the instructions in the proxy statement.
| REVIEW YOUR PROXY STATEMENT AND VOTE IN ONE OF FOUR WAYS: | ||||
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| Please refer to the enclosed proxy materials or the information forwarded by your bank, broker, or other holder of record to see which voting methods are available to you. | BY INTERNET Visit the website listed on your proxy card | BY TELEPHONE Call the telephone number on your proxy card | BY MAIL Sign, date and return your proxy card in the enclosed envelope | VIRTUALLY Follow the instructions on your proxy card to vote at the virtual meeting |
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