• Columbia Financial held its annual shareholder meeting on June 25, 2026.
• Shareholders adopted the plan of conversion and reorganization, authorizing the transaction but not confirming completion.
• Investors also cleared the merger agreement with Northfield Bancorp, including issuance of common stock as consideration, without confirming closing.
• Two informational charter items won support, covering a super-majority vote requirement for certain amendments plus a 10% voting-rights limitation.
• KPMG was ratified as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026.

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