• At a June 25, 2026 annual meeting, Columbia Financial shareholders adopted the plan to convert Columbia Bank MHC into a fully public stock holding company.
• Shareholders also backed the acquisition of Northfield Bancorp, set to close simultaneously if the conversion is completed.
• At a June 29, 2026 special meeting, Columbia Bank MHC depositors approved the conversion plan.
• The conversion still requires final regulatory approvals, including a final independent appraisal, before it can be executed.
• Completion also hinges on selling at least 142,375,000 shares at the adjusted minimum offering range.

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