8-K
Columbia Financial, Inc. (CLBK)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 12, 2022
Columbia Financial, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Delaware | 001-38456 | 22-3504946 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification Number) |
19-01 Route 208 North, Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410
(Address of principal executive offices)
(800) 522-4167
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common stock, $0.01 par value per share | CLBK | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01 Other Events
On September 12, 2022, Columbia Financial, Inc. (the "Company"), the holding Company for Columbia Bank and Freehold Bank, issued a press release announcing that Matthew Rickert has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer for Columbia Bank. A copy of the Company's press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press release dated September 12, 2022 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunder duly authorized.
| Date: | September 12, 2022 | /s/Dennis E. Gibney |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis E. Gibney | ||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Columbia Bank Hires Executive Vice President,
Chief Credit Officer, Matthew Rickert
FAIR LAWN, NJ SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 — Columbia Bank is pleased to welcome Matthew Rickert as Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, effective immediately. In his role, Mr. Rickert is responsible for the Bank’s credit policies including all aspects of Commercial Credit and Special Assets.
Mr. Rickert has over 20 years of diversified experience at premier institutions including senior leadership roles for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMC). Most recently, he was the Market Executive for Middle Market Banking and Specialized Industries (MMBSI) at JPMC where he oversaw all facets of the portfolio, including sales and client profitability in New Jersey. Previously, Mr. Rickert served as Credit Risk Director where he managed the credit, counterparty, and market risk undertaken by the firm. Prior to that, he held banking and credit roles at Wells Fargo and HSBC.
Mr. Rickert holds a Master of Business Administration from Baruch College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and History from The Pennsylvania State University. He serves on the Board of Directors of Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ). An active member of the community, he supports charitable causes including the Penn State Dance MaraTHON, a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Mr. Rickert currently resides in Ridgewood, New Jersey with his wife and two children.
About Columbia Bank
Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Fair Lawn, NJ, Columbia Bank has 65 full-service branch networks spanning the state of New Jersey, and an asset base of approximately $9.8 billion. Columbia Bank offers a full suite of consumer and commercial products, including online and mobile banking, localized lending centers as well as title, investment and wealth management services. For more information about Columbia Bank’s complete line of products and services, visit www.ColumbiaBankOnline.com. Follow Columbia Bank on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Linked In.