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Mergers & AcquisitionsMediumUpdated•Originally published 27 April 2026•Updated 27 April 2026•

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OceanFirst and Flushing Financial Receive Final Regulatory Approvals for Merger

Key Facts

1OceanFirst Financial and Flushing Financial received approval from the Federal Reserve Board to complete their proposed merger.

2All necessary regulatory approvals have been received, including from the NYSDFS and the OCC.

about 1 month ago

Version History

Version 1about 1 month ago

What changed: Added the expected closing date of June 1, 2026, and identified the ticker symbol FFIC for Flushing Financial.

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation (Ticker: FFIC) have officially received approval from the Federal Reserve Board to finalize their proposed merger. This milestone follows the receipt of all other necessary regulatory clearances, including those from the NYSDFS and the OCC. Shareholders of both institutions previously approved the transaction on April 2, 2026, clearing all major governance hurdles. The companies have now confirmed that the merger is expected to close no later than June 1, 2026. This integration is anticipated to drive operational synergies and strengthen the combined entity's market position. The announcement of a firm closing date removes the remaining uncertainty surrounding the execution of this significant banking sector deal.