8-K

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): March 7, 2022

Valley National Bancorp

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(973) 305-8800 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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On March 7, 2022, Valley National Bancorp (“Valley”) issued a press release announcing that Valley has received all required regulatory approvals to complete the previously announced acquisition (the “Transaction”) of Bank Leumi Le-Israel Corporation (“Leumi USA”), the U.S. subsidiary of Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M., and parent company of Bank Leumi USA. As previously announced, the issuance of Valley common stock in connection with the Transaction was approved by Valley shareholders on January 13, 2022.

Completion of the Transaction remains subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Assuming such conditions are satisfied, the Transaction is expected to close on April 1, 2022.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained herein is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Forward Looking Statements

The foregoing contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to those regarding the Transaction and the issuance of shares of Valley common stock as consideration in the Transaction. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about management’s confidence and strategies and management’s expectations about new and existing programs and products, relationships, opportunities, taxation, technology and market conditions. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as “will,” “estimate,” “expect,” “believe,” “view,” “opportunity,” “allow,” “continues,” “reflects,” “typically,” “usually,” “anticipate,” or similar statements or variations of such terms. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. In addition to factors previously disclosed in Valley’s reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and those identified elsewhere in this communication, factors that may cause actual results to differ from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: the possibility that the Transaction does not close when expected or at all because conditions to the closing of the Transaction are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all; the inability to realize expected cost savings and synergies from the Transaction in amounts or in the timeframe anticipated, including as a result of changes in, or problems arising from, general economic and market conditions, interest and exchange rates, monetary policy, laws and regulations and their enforcement, and the degree of competition in the geographic and business areas in which Valley and Leumi USA operate; changes in the estimates of non-recurring charges; the diversion of management’s attention and time from ongoing business operations and opportunities on issues relating to the Transaction; the possibility that costs or difficulties relating to Leumi USA integration matters might be greater than expected, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; changes in the stock price of Valley from the date of the acquisition announcement to the closing date; material adverse changes in Valley’s or Leumi USA’s operations or earnings; the inability to retain customers and qualified employees of Leumi USA; higher- or lower-than-expected income tax expense or tax rates, including increases or decreases resulting from changes in uncertain tax position liabilities, tax laws, regulations and case law; weakness or a decline in the U.S. economy, in particular in New Jersey, the New York Metropolitan area (including Long Island), Florida, California or the Chicago metropolitan area; an unexpected decline in commercial real estate values within Valley’s or Leumi USA’s market areas, reputational risk and potential adverse reactions of Valley’s or Leumi USA’s customers, employees or other business partners,

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including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the Transaction; the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been or may be instituted against Valley or Leumi USA; and the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on Valley’s or Leumi USA’s businesses, the ability to complete the Transaction or any of the other foregoing risks. Further information regarding Valley and factors which could affect the forward-looking statements contained herein are set forth in Valley’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and its other filings with the SEC. Valley assumes no obligation for updating any such forward-looking statement at any time.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 7, 2022

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Valley National Bancorp Receives Final Regulatory Approvals and Announces the

Anticipated Closing Date of the Acquisition of Bank Leumi USA

NEW YORK, Monday, March 7, 2022 — Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) (“Valley”) announced today that is it has received all regulatory approvals in connection with the previously announced acquisition of Bank Leumi Le-Israel Corporation, the US subsidiary of Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M., and parent company of Bank Leumi USA.

Valley had previously announced receipt of regulatory approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Additional regulatory approvals, including by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the Bank of Israel, were recently received. Valley’s shareholders approved the issuance of Valley stock in connection with the merger on January 13, 2022.

Valley anticipates that the closing of the merger will occur on April 1, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.

About Valley

As the principal subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp, Valley National Bank is a regional bank with approximately $43 billion in assets. Valley is committed to giving people and businesses the power to succeed. Valley operates many convenient branch locations across New Jersey, New York, Florida and Alabama, and is committed to providing the most convenient service, the latest innovations and an experienced and knowledgeable team dedicated to meeting customer needs. Helping communities grow and prosper is the heart of Valley’s corporate citizenship philosophy. To learn more about Valley, go to www.valley.com or call our Customer Care Center at 800-522-4100.

About Bank Leumi USA

Bank Leumi Le-Israel Corporation is the U.S.-based holding company for Bank Leumi USA, a New York state chartered bank offering a full range of commercial loan and deposit products. Leumi has over 60 years of experience in the U.S. commercial banking industry and currently operates commercial offices in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, and Aventura (FL). To learn more about Leumi, go to www.leumiusa.com.

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