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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC
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): October 17, 2024
OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-11713 | | 22-3412577 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) | | (Commission
File No.) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
110 West Front Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(732)240-4500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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:
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| Title of each class | | Trading symbol | | Name of each exchange in which registered |
| Common stock, $0.01 par value per share | | OCFC | | NASDAQ |
| Depositary Shares (each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 7.0% Series A Non-Cumulative, perpetual preferred stock) | | OCFCP | | NASDAQ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).
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 2.02RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On October 17, 2024, OceanFirst Financial Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. That press release is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The Company is scheduled to make presentations to current and prospective investors after October 17, 2024. Attached as Exhibit 99.2 of this Form 8-K is a copy of the presentation which OceanFirst Financial Corp. will make available at these presentations and will post on its website at www.oceanfirst.com. This report is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose.
ITEM 8.01OTHER EVENTS
In the press release described in Item 2.02, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4375 per share for every depositary share, representing 1/40th interest in the Series A Preferred Stock, payable on November 15, 2024 to stockholders of record on October 31, 2024.
In the press release described in Item 2.02, the Company announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s outstanding common stock. The cash dividend will be in the amount of $0.20 per share and will be payable on November 15, 2024 to the stockholders of record at the close of business on November 4, 2024.
ITEM 9.01FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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| (d) | EXHIBITS |
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| Press Release dated | October 17, 2024 |
| Text of written presentation which OceanFirst Financial Corp. intends to provide to current and prospective investors after October 17, 2024. |
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.
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| | OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP. |
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| Dated: | October 17, 2024 | /s/ Patrick S. Barrett |
| | Patrick S. Barrett |
| | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |