OceanFirst and Flushing Financial Shareholders Approve Strategic Merger Deal

Shareholders of OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corp. have officially voted to approve the previously announced merger between the two banking entities. The approval follows the Agreement and Plan of Merger established on December 29, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the transaction process. As part of the deal structure, the transaction involves Apollo Merger Sub Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of OceanFirst. Securing shareholder support removes a major corporate hurdle, clearing the path for the finalization of this strategic combination. The merger is expected to strengthen the market position and financial scale of the combined entity within the banking sector. Market analysts view this development as a positive signal for both OCFC and FFIC as they move toward the final closing stages of the deal.