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Columbia Financial to Convert to Public Holding Company, Northfield Acquisition

Jul 1, 2026, 6:37 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The conversion and Northfield deal, if closed, could unlock accretion and tangible book value uplift, supported by a substantial equity raise; however, significant regulatory and integration risks could temper near-term price moves.

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Columbia Financial received stockholder approval to convert from a mutual holding company to a fully public holding company and to acquire Northfield Bancorp, with closing contingent on regulatory approvals and share-sale targets. A roughly $1.1 billion subscription offering and a $10-per-share firm-commitment offering slated for early July could fund the deal and accelerate growth, but execution and regulatory risk remain.

Columbia Financial stockholders approved plan to become a public holding company.
Columbia Bank MHC depositors approved the conversion.
Northfield Bancorp will be acquired concurrently after conversion.
Subscription offering raised about $1.1B; $10 per share firm offering planned.

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