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Form 8-K

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8-K — OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP

Accession: 0001004702-26-000032

Filed: 2026-04-23

Period: 2026-04-23

CIK: 0001004702

SIC: 6021 (NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS)

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Regulation FD Disclosure

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2026

OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware   001-11713   22-3412577

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)   (Commission

File No.)   (IRS Employer

Identification No.)

110 West Front Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(732)240-4500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

x

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading symbol Name of each exchange in which registered

Common stock, $0.01 par value per share OCFC NASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 2.02RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On April 23, 2026, OceanFirst Financial Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. That press release is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1. The information included in this item and the related presentation is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose.

ITEM 7.01    REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

The Company is scheduled to make presentations to current and prospective investors after April 23, 2026. Attached as Exhibit 99.2 of this Form 8-K is a copy of the presentation which OceanFirst Financial Corp. will make available at these presentations and will post on its website at www.oceanfirst.com. The information included in this item and the related press release is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose.

ITEM 9.01FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) EXHIBITS

99.1

Press Release dated April 23, 2026

99.2

Text of written presentation which OceanFirst Financial Corp. intends to provide to current and prospective investors after April 23, 2026.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.

Dated:

April 23, 2026

/s/ Patrick S. Barrett

Patrick S. Barrett

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

Company Contact:

Patrick S. Barrett

Chief Financial Officer

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

Tel: (732) 240-4500, ext. 27507

Email: pbarrett@oceanfirst.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.

ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER

FINANCIAL RESULTS

RED BANK, NEW JERSEY, April 23, 2026 - OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:OCFC) (the “Company”), the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A. (the “Bank”), announced net income available to common stockholders of $20.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $20.5 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the corresponding prior year period, and compared to $13.1 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the linked quarter. Selected performance metrics are as follows (refer to “Selected Quarterly Financial Data” for additional information):

For the Three Months Ended,

Performance Ratios (Annualized): March 31, December 31, March 31,

2026 2025 2025

Return on average assets 0.57  % 0.36  % 0.62  %

Return on average stockholders’ equity 4.95  3.12  4.85

Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity (a)

7.22  4.57  7.05

Return on average tangible common equity (a)

7.22  4.57  7.40

Efficiency ratio 71.13  80.37  65.67

Net interest margin 2.93  2.87  2.90

(a) Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity and return on average tangible common equity (“ROTCE”) are non-GAAP (“generally accepted accounting principles”) financial measures. Refer to “Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “Selected Quarterly Financial Data” and “Other Items - Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables for reconciliation and additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures.

Core earnings1 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 were $24.3 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, an increase from $20.3 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the corresponding prior year period, and an increase from $23.5 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, for the linked quarter.

Core earnings PTPP1 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 were $34.4 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, an increase from $32.4 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the corresponding prior year period, and an increase from $33.2 million or $0.58 per diluted share, for the linked quarter. Selected performance metrics are as follows:

For the Three Months Ended,

March 31, December 31, March 31,

Core Ratios1 (Annualized):

2026 2025 2025

Return on average assets 0.68  % 0.65  % 0.62  %

Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity 8.56  8.21  7.00

Return on average tangible common equity 8.56  8.21  7.34

Efficiency ratio 66.76  68.19  65.81

Diluted earnings per share $ 0.43  $ 0.41  $ 0.35

PTPP diluted earnings per share 0.60  0.58  0.56

1 Core earnings and core earnings before income taxes and provision for credit losses (“PTPP” or “Pre-Tax-Pre-Provision”), and ratios derived therefrom, are non-GAAP financial measures. For the periods presented, core earnings exclude the impact of net (gain) loss on equity investments, restructuring charges, credit risk transfer execution expense, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) special assessment (release) expense, merger-related expenses, and the income tax effect of these items, as well as loss on redemption of preferred stock (collectively referred to as “non-core” operations). PTPP excludes the aforementioned pre-tax “non-core” items along with income tax expense (benefit) and provision for credit losses. Refer to “Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “Selected Quarterly Financial Data” and the “Other Items - Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables for additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures.

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Key developments for the quarter, compared to the linked quarter, are described below:

•Margin and Net Interest Expansion: Net interest margin increased six basis points to 2.93%, from 2.87%, and net interest income increased by $1.2 million, to $96.4 million.

•Sustained Growth: Total loans increased $91.9 million, a 3% annualized growth rate, and included commercial and industrial loan growth of $105.1 million, a 19% annualized growth rate.

•Controlled Expenses: Non-interest expense decreased by 13%, or $10.7 million, to $73.4 million, and operating expenses excluding non-core operations decreased to $69.1 million from $71.2 million.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher D. Maher, commented on the Company’s results, “We are pleased to report strong first quarter results driven by continued loan growth, net interest margin expansion, and expense discipline. The Company remains focused on growing our business and improving profitability through margin expansion and prudent expense discipline.” Mr. Maher added, “Our announced merger agreement with Flushing Financial Corporation (“Flushing”) has recently been approved by shareholders, the New York State Department of Financial Services and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. It remains subject to the receipt of the requisite regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and other customary closing conditions. We continue to expect the merger to close in the second quarter of 2026.”

The Company’s Board of Directors previously declared its 117th consecutive quarterly cash dividend on common stock. The quarterly cash dividend on common stock of $0.20 per share will be paid on May 8, 2026, to common stockholders of record on April 27, 2026.

Results of Operations

The current quarter included an additional $4.2 million of merger-related expenses for the anticipated merger with Flushing and $128,000 of restructuring charges for the discontinuation of residential loan originations.

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Net Interest Income and Margin

Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs. March 31, 2025

Net interest income increased to $96.4 million, from $86.7 million, reflecting the net impact of the interest rate environment and an increase in average balances. Net interest margin increased to 2.93%, from 2.90%, which included the impact of purchase accounting accretion and prepayment fees of 0.01% and 0.03%, respectively. Net interest margin increased primarily due to the decrease in cost of funds.

Average interest-earning assets increased by $1.25 billion, primarily due to increases in commercial loans and securities. The average yield for interest-earning assets decreased to 5.10%, from 5.13%, primarily due to the repricing of assets tied to short-term rates.

The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 2.66%, from 2.78%, primarily due to repricing of deposits and, to a lesser extent, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances. The total cost of deposits decreased nine basis points to 1.97%, from 2.06%. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $1.19 billion, primarily due to increases in deposits and FHLB advances.

Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs. December 31, 2025

Net interest income increased by $1.2 million, to $96.4 million from $95.3 million, and net interest margin increased to 2.93%, from 2.87%, driven by a decrease in cost of funds. Net interest income included the impact of purchase accounting accretion and prepayment fees of 0.01% for both periods.

Average interest-earning assets increased by $200.5 million, primarily due to increases in commercial loans, while the yield on average interest-earning assets decreased to 5.10%, from 5.19%.

The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 2.66%, from 2.83%, primarily due to a decrease in the cost of deposits and FHLB advances. The total cost of deposits decreased to 1.97%, from 2.13%. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $248.5 million, primarily due to an increase in FHLB advances.

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Provision for Credit Losses

Provision for credit losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $2.7 million, as compared to $5.3 million for the corresponding prior year period, and $3.7 million in the linked quarter. The current quarter provision was primarily driven by net loan growth and an increase in criticized and classified loans, partly offset by a decrease in off-balance sheet commitments.

Net loan charge-offs were $701,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $636,000 for the corresponding prior year period and $2.0 million for the linked quarter. The prior year period included charge-offs of $720,000 related to the sale of $5.1 million of non-performing residential and consumer loans. The linked quarter included charge-offs of $1.1 million for three commercial relationships and charge-offs of $342,000 related to sales of non-performing residential and consumer loans.

Non-interest Income

Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs. March 31, 2025

Other income decreased to $6.7 million, as compared to $11.3 million. Other income was adversely impacted by non-core operations of $354,000 related to net losses on equity investments in the current quarter. The prior year other income was favorably impacted by non-core operations of $205,000 related to net gains on equity investments.

Excluding non-core operations, other income decreased by $3.9 million. The primary drivers were a decrease in fees and service charges of $1.9 million related to disposition of the title business at the beginning of the fourth quarter last year, and a decrease in a net gain on sale of loans of $886,000 due to the discontinuation of residential loan originations. In addition, the prior period included non-recurring other income of $842,000.

Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs. December 31, 2025

Other income in the linked quarter was $9.4 million and included non-core operations of $230,000 related to net gain on equity investments. Excluding non-core operations, other income

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decreased by $2.1 million. The primary drivers were decreases in net gain on sale of loans of $779,000 and commercial loan swap income of $774,000 due to lower activity.

Non-interest Expense

Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs. March 31, 2025

Operating expenses increased to $73.4 million, as compared to $64.3 million. Operating expenses in the current quarter were adversely impacted by non-core operations of $4.3 million, due to merger-related expenses and restructuring charges.

Excluding non-core operations, operating expenses increased by $4.8 million. The primary driver was an increase in compensation and benefits of $2.7 million, mostly due to the net impact of discontinuation of residential initiatives and commercial banking hires adjusted for annual inflationary increases. The prior year also included a $1.3 million benefit from normal incentive-related adjustments released. Additional drivers were increases in professional fees of $797,000, partly due to higher consulting fees, other operating expenses of $627,000, mostly due to credit risk transfer premium expense, and data processing expense of $405,000.

Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs. December 31, 2025

Operating expenses in the linked quarter were $84.1 million and included non-core operations of $12.9 million related to restructuring charges, merger-related expenses and credit risk transfer execution expenses. Excluding non-core operations, operating expenses decreased by $2.1 million. The primary drivers were decreases in compensation and benefits of $1.5 million, partly due to fewer working days and the discontinuation of residential loan originations, and marketing expense of $503,000.

Income Tax Expense

The provision for income taxes was $6.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $6.8 million for the same prior year period and $3.8 million for the linked quarter. The effective tax rate was 24.2% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to 24.1% for the same

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prior year period and 22.3% for the linked quarter. The effective tax rate for the linked quarter was positively impacted by higher tax credits, partially offset by higher non-deductible merger expenses.

Financial Condition

March 31, 2026 vs. December 31, 2025

Total assets decreased by $8.0 million to $14.56 billion, primarily due to a decrease in total debt securities, offset by an increase in loans. Debt securities available-for-sale decreased by $50.7 million to $1.18 billion, from $1.23 billion, primarily due to principal reductions, maturities and calls. Debt securities held-to-maturity decreased by $28.7 million to $852.9 million, from $881.6 million, primarily due to principal repayments. Total loans increased by $91.9 million to $11.12 billion, from $11.03 billion, primarily due to an increase in commercial loans of $162.9 million, partly offset by a decrease in total consumer loans of $71.0 million.

Total liabilities decreased by $14.8 million to $12.89 billion, from $12.90 billion primarily related to a decrease in FHLB advances, partly offset by an increase in deposits. FHLB advances decreased by $217.0 million to $1.18 billion, from $1.40 billion driven by a shift to more favorably priced deposits. Deposits increased by $191.5 million to $11.16 billion, from $10.96 billion, primarily due to an increase in interest bearing deposits of $182.2 million. Time deposits decreased by $81.6 million to $2.39 billion, from $2.47 billion, representing 21.4% and 22.5% of total deposits, respectively. Time deposits included a decrease in brokered time deposits of $121.9 million, partly offset by an increase in retail time deposits of $40.6 million. The loan-to-deposit ratio was 99.7%, as compared to 100.6%.

Other liabilities decreased by $7.0 million to $202.3 million, from $209.3 million, mostly due to payment of annual incentive accruals, partly offset by collateral received from counterparties.

Capital levels remain strong and in excess of “well-capitalized” regulatory levels at March 31, 2026, including the Company’s estimated common equity tier one capital ratio of 10.7%.

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Total stockholders’ equity increased to $1.67 billion, as compared to $1.66 billion, primarily due to net income, partially offset by capital returns comprised of dividends and share repurchases. Additionally, accumulated other comprehensive loss increased by $2.4 million primarily due to decreases in the fair market value of available-for-sale debt securities, net of tax.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company repurchased 177,450 shares totaling $3.4 million representing a weighted average cost of $19.18, which represented repurchases of exercised options and vesting of awards from employees outside of the authorized share repurchase program. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had 3,226,284 shares available for repurchase under the authorized repurchase programs.

The Company’s tangible common equity2 increased by $7.7 million to $1.14 billion. The Company’s stockholders’ equity to assets ratio was 11.47% at March 31, 2026, and tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio increased by 6 basis points during the year to 8.15%, primarily due to the drivers described above.

Book value per common share increased to $28.98, as compared to $28.97. Tangible book value per common share2 increased to $19.86, as compared to $19.79.

Asset Quality

March 31, 2026 vs. December 31, 2025

Non-performing loans increased to $34.6 million, from $27.8 million, primarily related to one commercial loan, and represented 0.31% and 0.25% of total loans, respectively. The allowance for loan credit losses as a percentage of total non-performing loans was 248.60%, as compared to 301.27%. The level of 30 to 89 days delinquent loans increased to $55.9 million, from $47.8 million, primarily related to commercial loans. Criticized and classified loans and other real estate owned increased to $180.7 million, from $122.1 million, primarily due to one accruing commercial and industrial relationship of

2 Tangible book value per common share and tangible common equity to tangible assets are non-GAAP financial measures and exclude the impact of intangible assets, goodwill, and preferred equity from both stockholders’ equity and total assets. Refer to “Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the “Other Items - Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables for additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures.

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$50.4 million. The Company’s allowance for loan credit losses was 0.77% of total loans, as compared to 0.76%. Refer to “Provision for Credit Losses” section for further discussion.

The Company’s asset quality, excluding purchased with credit deterioration (“PCD”) loans, was as follows. Non-performing loans increased to $28.7 million, from $22.4 million. The allowance for loan credit losses as a percentage of total non-performing loans was 299.64%, as compared to 374.46%. The level of 30 to 89 days delinquent loans, excluding non-performing loans, increased to $47.1 million, from $44.7 million.

Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reported amounts are presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s management believes that the supplemental non-GAAP information, which consists of reported net income excluding non-core operations and in some instances excluding income taxes and provision for credit losses, and reporting equity and asset amounts excluding intangible assets, goodwill or preferred stock, all of which can vary from period to period, provides a better comparison of period-to-period operating performance. Additionally, the Company believes this information is utilized by regulators and market analysts to evaluate a company’s financial condition and, therefore, such information is useful to investors. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures, which may be presented by other companies. Refer to the Non-GAAP Reconciliation table at the end of this document for details on the earnings impact of these items.

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Conference Call

As previously announced, the Company will host an earnings conference call on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The direct dial number for the call is (888) 596-4144, using the access code 3895064. For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available. To access the replay, dial (800) 770-2030 using the access code 3895064, from one hour after the end of the call until May 1, 2026. The conference call, as well as the replay, are also available (listen-only) by internet webcast at www.oceanfirst.com in the Investor Relations section.

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OceanFirst Financial Corp.’s subsidiary, OceanFirst Bank N.A., founded in 1902, is a $14.6 billion regional bank providing financial services throughout New Jersey and in the major metropolitan areas from Massachusetts through Virginia. OceanFirst Bank delivers commercial and residential financing, treasury management, trust and asset management, and deposit services and is one of the largest and oldest community-based financial institutions headquartered in New Jersey. To learn more about OceanFirst, go to www.oceanfirst.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the words such as “ estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “could,” “target,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this document, and on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance, and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict, may differ from assumptions and many are beyond the control of the Company. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

These forward-looking statements may include statements with respect to the proposed transaction between the Company and Flushing and the proposed investment by Warburg Pincus LLC (“Warburg”) in the Company’s equity securities.

Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to: changes in interest rates, inflation, general economic conditions, including potential recessionary conditions, levels of unemployment in the Company’s lending area, real estate market values in the Company’s lending area, potential goodwill impairment, natural disasters, potential increases to flood insurance premiums, the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events, the imposition of tariffs or other domestic or international governmental policies and retaliatory responses, the effects of a potential future federal government shutdown, the level of prepayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, the availability of low-cost funding, changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of the Company’s deposit portfolio and the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio, changes in capital management and balance sheet strategies and the ability to

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successfully implement such strategies, competition, demand for financial services in the Company’s market area, our ability to enter into new markets and capitalize on growth opportunities, the adequacy of and changes in the economic assumptions and methodology for computing the allowance for credit losses, availability of capital, competition, our ability to maintain and increase market share and control expenses, changes in investor sentiment and consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits, changes in accounting principles, a failure in or breach of the Company’s operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyberattacks and fraud, the failure to maintain current technologies, failure to retain or attract employees, the impact of pandemics on our operations and financial results and those of our customers and the Bank’s ability to successfully integrate acquired operations.

Additional forward-looking statements related to the proposed transaction with Flushing and the proposed investment by Warburg include, but are not limited to: (i) the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; (ii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction, including obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals (and the risk that such regulatory approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction); (iii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement between the Company and Flushing; (iv) the inability to obtain alternative capital in the event it becomes necessary to complete the proposed transaction; (v) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the proposed transaction on Company’s and Flushing’s business relationships, operating results and business generally; (vi) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of the Company and Flushing; (vii) potential difficulties in retaining Company and Flushing customers and employees as a result of the proposed transaction; (viii) potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction that could be instituted against the Company, Flushing or their respective directors and officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; (ix) the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected expenses, factors or events; (x) the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in the areas where the Company and Flushing do business; and (xi) the dilution caused by the Company’s issuance of additional shares of its capital stock in connection with the transaction. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements set forth above.

These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, under Item 1A - Risk Factors and elsewhere, and subsequent securities filings and should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

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OceanFirst Financial Corp.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

(dollars in thousands)

March 31, December 31, March 31,

2026 2025 2025

(Unaudited) (Unaudited)

Assets

Cash and due from banks $ 136,981  $ 135,130  $ 163,721

Debt securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value 1,181,087  1,231,827  746,168

Debt securities held-to-maturity, net of allowance for securities credit losses of $754 at March 31, 2026, $811 at December 31, 2025, and $898 at March 31, 2025 (estimated fair value of $793,409 at March 31, 2026, $825,790 at December 31, 2025, and $926,075 at March 31, 2025)

852,917  881,568  1,005,476

Equity investments 88,239  91,882  87,365

Restricted equity investments, at cost 119,503  129,329  102,172

Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan credit losses of $86,110 at March 31, 2026, $83,726 at December 31, 2025, and $78,798 at March 31, 2025

11,059,275  10,970,666  10,058,072

Loans held-for-sale —  5,768  9,698

Interest and dividends receivable 49,588  49,010  44,843

Other real estate owned 10,393  10,266  1,917

Premises and equipment, net 112,066  112,743  114,588

Bank owned life insurance 271,650  270,301  269,398

Goodwill 517,481  517,481  523,308

Intangibles 8,198  9,046  11,740

Other assets 148,958  149,300  170,812

Total assets $ 14,556,336  $ 14,564,317  $ 13,309,278

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Deposits $ 11,155,916  $ 10,964,405  $ 10,177,023

Federal Home Loan Bank advances 1,180,179  1,397,179  891,021

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase with customers 67,249  54,434  65,132

Other borrowings 255,518  255,233  197,808

Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 25,851  21,245  28,789

Other liabilities 202,255  209,271  240,388

Total liabilities 12,886,968  12,901,767  11,600,161

Stockholders’ equity:

OceanFirst Financial Corp. stockholders’ equity 1,669,368  1,662,550  1,708,322

Non-controlling interest —  —  795

Total stockholders’ equity 1,669,368  1,662,550  1,709,117

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 14,556,336  $ 14,564,317  $ 13,309,278

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

For the Three Months Ended,

March 31, December 31, March 31,

2026 2025 2025

|---------------------- (Unaudited) ----------------------|

Interest income:

Loans $ 145,324  $ 146,550  $ 133,019

Debt securities 19,810  21,681  17,270

Equity investments and other 3,157  3,501  3,414

Total interest income 168,291  171,732  153,703

Interest expense:

Deposits 53,695  59,615  51,046

Borrowed funds 18,149  16,839  16,005

Total interest expense 71,844  76,454  67,051

Net interest income 96,447  95,278  86,652

Provision for credit losses 2,738  3,700  5,340

Net interest income after provision for credit losses 93,709  91,578  81,312

Other income (loss):

Bankcard services revenue 1,629  1,789  1,463

Trust and asset management revenue 433  350  406

Fees and service charges 2,813  2,994  4,712

Net (loss) gain on sales of loans (28) 751  858

Net (loss) gain on equity investments (354) 230  205

Net loss from other real estate operations (164) (10) (16)

Income from bank owned life insurance 1,874  2,127  1,852

Commercial loan swap income 345  1,119  620

Other 200  61  1,153

Total other income 6,748  9,411  11,253

Operating expenses:

Compensation and employee benefits 39,484  40,984  36,740

Occupancy 5,832  5,825  5,497

Equipment 921  876  921

Marketing 963  1,466  1,108

Federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessments 3,215  3,102  2,983

Data processing 7,052  7,104  6,647

Check card processing 1,098  1,086  1,170

Professional fees 3,222  4,862  2,425

Amortization of intangibles 848  888  940

Merger-related expenses 4,150  4,253  —

Restructuring charges 128  7,379  —

Other operating expenses 6,490  6,317  5,863

Total operating expenses 73,403  84,142  64,294

Income before provision for income taxes 27,054  16,847  28,271

Provision for income taxes 6,548  3,754  6,808

Net income 20,506  13,093  21,463

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest —  —  (46)

Net income attributable to OceanFirst Financial Corp. 20,506  13,093  21,509

Dividends on preferred shares —  —  1,004

Net income available to common stockholders $ 20,506  $ 13,093  $ 20,505

Basic earnings per share $ 0.36  $ 0.23  $ 0.35

Diluted earnings per share $ 0.36  $ 0.23  $ 0.35

Average basic shares outstanding 57,043  56,942  58,102

Average diluted shares outstanding 57,048  56,954  58,111

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SELECTED LOAN AND DEPOSIT DATA

(dollars in thousands)

LOANS RECEIVABLE At

March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,

2026 2025 2025 2025 2025

Commercial:

Commercial real estate - investor $ 5,478,832  $ 5,420,989  $ 5,211,220  $ 5,068,125  $ 5,200,137

Commercial and industrial:

Commercial and industrial - real estate

1,016,912  986,431  997,122  914,406  896,647

Commercial and industrial - non-real estate 1,302,128  1,227,556  998,860  862,504  748,575

Total commercial and industrial 2,319,040  2,213,987  1,995,982  1,776,910  1,645,222

Total commercial 7,797,872  7,634,976  7,207,202  6,845,035  6,845,359

Consumer:

Residential real estate 3,128,023  3,194,264  3,135,200  3,119,232  3,053,318

Home equity loans and lines and other consumer ("other consumer") 198,048  202,763  215,581  220,820  226,633

Total consumer 3,326,071  3,397,027  3,350,781  3,340,052  3,279,951

Total loans 11,123,943  11,032,003  10,557,983  10,185,087  10,125,310

Deferred origination costs (fees), net 21,442  22,389  13,105  13,960  11,560

Allowance for loan credit losses (86,110) (83,726) (81,236) (79,266) (78,798)

Loans receivable, net $ 11,059,275  $ 10,970,666  $ 10,489,852  $ 10,119,781  $ 10,058,072

Mortgage loans serviced for others $ 344,316  $ 365,431  $ 340,740  $ 288,211  $ 222,963

At March 31, 2026 Average Yield

Loan pipeline (1):

Commercial 6.70  % $ 417,356  $ 464,602  $ 710,933  $ 790,768  $ 375,622

Residential real estate (2)

6.07  461  9,457  136,797  146,921  116,121

Other consumer (2)

—  —  —  16,184  17,110  12,681

Total 6.70  % $ 417,817  $ 474,059  $ 863,914  $ 954,799  $ 504,424

For the Three Months Ended

March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,

2026 2025 2025 2025 2025

Average Yield

Loan originations:

Commercial (3)

6.68  % $ 422,907  $ 786,186  $ 739,154  $ 425,877  $ 233,968

Residential real estate 6.01  5,824  249,540  250,066  274,314  167,162

Other consumer —  —  14,859  18,087  15,813  15,825

Total 6.67  % $ 428,731  $ 1,050,585  $ 1,007,307  $ 716,004  $ 416,955

Loans sold (4)

$ 2,704  $ 107,486  $ 145,735  $ 142,431  $ 104,991

(1)Loan pipeline includes loans approved but not funded.

(2)As of December 31, 2025, the Company has discontinued its residential and consumer originations, and the pipeline represents the remaining commitments expected to close in 2026.

(3)Excludes commercial loan pool purchases of $24.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025

(4)Excludes sale of non-performing residential and consumer loans of $2.5 million, $2.2 million and $5.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively.

DEPOSITS At

March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,

2026 2025 2025 2025 2025

Type of Account

Non-interest-bearing $ 1,757,097  $ 1,741,958  $ 1,731,760  $ 1,686,627  $ 1,660,738

Interest-bearing checking 4,536,726  4,354,485  4,090,930  3,845,602  4,006,653

Money market 1,488,653  1,412,917  1,397,434  1,377,999  1,337,570

Savings 986,208  986,195  1,000,488  1,022,918  1,052,504

Time deposits (1)

2,387,232  2,468,850  2,215,382  2,299,296  2,119,558

Total deposits $ 11,155,916  $ 10,964,405  $ 10,435,994  $ 10,232,442  $ 10,177,023

(1)Includes brokered time deposits of $487.9 million, $609.8 million, $405.1 million, $522.8 million, and $370.5 million at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025, and March 31, 2025, respectively.

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ASSET QUALITY

(dollars in thousands)

ASSET QUALITY (1) (2)

March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,

2026 2025 2025 2025 2025

Non-performing loans:

Commercial real estate - investor $ 18,970  $ 13,636  $ 23,570  $ 20,457  $ 23,595

Commercial and industrial:

Commercial and industrial - real estate 5,541  4,813  7,469  4,499  4,690

Commercial and industrial - non-real estate 228  640  394  311  22

Total commercial and industrial 5,769  5,453  7,863  4,810  4,712

Residential real estate 7,011  6,200  7,334  5,318  5,709

Other consumer 2,888  2,502  2,496  2,926  2,954

Total non-performing loans (2)

$ 34,638  $ 27,791  $ 41,263  $ 33,511  $ 36,970

Other real estate owned 10,393  10,266  7,498  7,680  1,917

Total non-performing assets

$ 45,031  $ 38,057  $ 48,761  $ 41,191  $ 38,887

Delinquent loans 30 to 89 days $ 55,876  $ 47,808  $ 19,817  $ 14,740  $ 46,246

Modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty

Non-performing (included in total non-performing loans above) $ 5,460  $ 956  $ 7,693  $ 8,129  $ 8,307

Performing 15,083  23,898  23,952  31,986  27,592

Total modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty $ 20,543  $ 24,854  $ 31,645  $ 40,115  $ 35,899

Allowance for loan credit losses $ 86,110  $ 83,726  $ 81,236  $ 79,266  $ 78,798

Allowance for unfunded commitments 3,738  4,028  4,636  3,289  2,846

Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total loans receivable (3)

0.77  % 0.76  % 0.77  % 0.78  % 0.78  %

Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total non-performing loans (3)

248.60  301.27  196.87  236.54  213.14

Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable 0.31  0.25  0.39  0.33  0.37

Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets 0.31  0.26  0.34  0.31  0.29

Supplemental PCD and non-performing loans

PCD loans, net of allowance for loan credit losses $ 14,604  $ 14,968  $ 19,003  $ 20,934  $ 21,737

Non-performing PCD loans 5,900  5,432  5,677  6,800  7,724

Delinquent PCD and non-performing loans 30 to 89 days 8,794  3,103  2,987  2,590  10,489

PCD modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (2)

16  18  20  20  22

Asset quality, excluding PCD loans

Non-performing loans (2)

28,738  22,359  35,586  26,711  29,246

Non-performing assets

39,131  32,625  43,084  34,391  31,163

Delinquent loans 30 to 89 days (excludes non-performing loans)

47,082  44,705  16,830  12,150  35,757

Modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (2)

20,527  24,836  31,625  40,095  35,877

Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total non-performing loans (3)

299.64  % 374.46  % 228.28  % 296.75  % 269.43  %

Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable

0.26  0.20  0.34  0.26  0.29

Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets 0.27  0.22  0.30  0.26  0.23

(1)Asset quality metrics exclude loans held for sale.

(2)The quarters ended December 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025 included the sale of non-performing residential and consumer loans of $2.5 million, $2.2 million and $5.1 million, respectively.

(3)Loans acquired from acquisitions were recorded at fair value. The net unamortized credit and PCD marks on these loans, not reflected in the allowance for loan credit losses, was $3.8 million, $4.0 million, $4.4 million, $5.0 million and $5.6 million at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025, and March 31, 2025, respectively.

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NET LOAN CHARGE-OFFS For the Three Months Ended

March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,

2026 2025 2025 2025 2025

Net loan charge-offs:

Loan charge-offs $ (956) $ (2,190) $ (850) $ (2,415) $ (798)

Recoveries on loans 255  216  233  197  162

Net loan charge-offs $ (701)

$ (1,974) $ (617) $ (2,218) $ (636)

Net loan charge-offs to average total loans (annualized) 0.03  % 0.07  % 0.02  % 0.09  % 0.03  %

Net loan (charge-offs) recoveries detail:

Commercial (1)

$ (736) $ (1,676) $ (522) $ (1,666) $ 25

Residential real estate (2)

(7) (268) (24) (348) (720)

Other consumer (2)

42  (30) (71) (204) 59

Net loan charge-offs $ (701) $ (1,974) $ (617) $ (2,218) $ (636)

(1)The three months ended June 30, 2025 included charge-offs related to two commercial relationships of $1.6 million.

(2)The three months ended December 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025 included charge-offs of $342,000, $445,000 and $720,000, respectively, related to the sale of non-performing residential and consumer loans.

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ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME

For the Three Months Ended

March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025

(dollars in thousands) Average

Balance Interest

Average

Yield/

Cost (1)

Average

Balance Interest

Average

Yield/

Cost (1)

Average

Balance Interest

Average

Yield/

Cost (1)

Assets:

Interest-earning assets:

Interest-earning deposits and short-term investments $ 83,036  $ 662  3.23  % $ 93,474  $ 988  4.19  % $ 95,439  $ 983  4.18  %

Securities (2)

2,282,663  22,305  3.96  2,339,646  24,194  4.10  2,003,206  19,701  3.99

Loans receivable, net (3)

Commercial 7,687,461  109,097  5.76  7,382,168  109,795  5.90  6,781,005  98,260  5.88

Residential real estate 3,167,262  33,141  4.19  3,194,529  33,377  4.18  3,065,679  31,270  4.08

Other consumer 199,318  3,086  6.28  211,650  3,378  6.33  228,553  3,489  6.19

Allowance for loan credit losses, net of deferred loan costs and fees (61,878) —  —  (64,107) —  —  (61,854) —  —

Loans receivable, net 10,992,163  145,324  5.34  10,724,240  146,550  5.43  10,013,383  133,019  5.37

Total interest-earning assets 13,357,862  168,291  5.10  13,157,360  171,732  5.19  12,112,028  153,703  5.13

Non-interest-earning assets 1,192,836  1,180,416  1,199,865

Total assets $ 14,550,698  $ 14,337,776  $ 13,311,893

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

Interest-bearing liabilities:

Interest-bearing checking $ 4,509,841  22,820  2.05  % $ 4,464,604  25,575  2.27  % $ 4,135,952  21,433  2.10  %

Money market 1,472,989  8,808  2.43  1,643,192  11,500  2.78  1,322,003  9,353  2.87

Savings 988,964  1,306  0.54  989,003  1,492  0.60  1,058,015  1,785  0.68

Time deposits 2,372,824  20,761  3.55  2,270,671  21,048  3.68  1,916,109  18,475  3.91

Total 9,344,618  53,695  2.33  9,367,470  59,615  2.52  8,432,079  51,046  2.46

FHLB Advances 1,261,984  12,884  4.14  984,934  10,912  4.40  996,293  11,359  4.62

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 59,806  384  2.60  65,891  427  2.57  64,314  428  2.70

Other borrowings 299,919  4,881  6.60  299,565  5,500  7.28  283,150  4,218  6.04

Total borrowings 1,621,709  18,149  4.54  1,350,390  16,839  4.95  1,343,757  16,005  4.83

Total interest-bearing liabilities 10,966,327  71,844  2.66  10,717,860  76,454  2.83  9,775,836  67,051  2.78

Non-interest-bearing deposits 1,731,789  1,755,211  1,597,972

Non-interest-bearing liabilities 174,100  199,504  222,951

Total liabilities 12,872,216  12,672,575  11,596,759

Stockholders’ equity 1,678,482  1,665,201  1,715,134

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 14,550,698  $ 14,337,776  $ 13,311,893

Net interest income $ 96,447  $ 95,278  $ 86,652

Net interest rate spread (4)

2.44  % 2.36  % 2.35  %

Net interest margin (5)

2.93  % 2.87  % 2.90  %

Total cost of deposits (including non-interest-bearing deposits) 1.97  % 2.13  % 2.06  %

(1)    Average yields and costs are annualized.

(2)    Amounts represent debt and equity securities, including FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank stock, and are recorded at average amortized cost, net of allowance for securities credit losses.

(3)    Amount is net of deferred loan costs and fees, undisbursed loan funds, discounts and premiums and allowance for loan credit losses, and includes loans held-for-sale and non-performing loans.

(4)    Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

(5)    Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,

2026 2025 2025 2025 2025

Selected Financial Condition Data:

Total assets $ 14,556,336  $ 14,564,317  $ 14,324,664  $ 13,327,847  $ 13,309,278

Debt securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value

1,181,087  1,231,827  1,261,580  735,561  746,168

Debt securities held-to-maturity, net of allowance for securities credit losses 852,917  881,568  919,734  968,969  1,005,476

Equity investments 88,239  91,882  90,731  87,808  87,365

Restricted equity investments, at cost 119,503  129,329  142,398  106,538  102,172

Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan credit losses 11,059,275  10,970,666  10,489,852  10,119,781  10,058,072

Deposits 11,155,916  10,964,405  10,435,994  10,232,442  10,177,023

Federal Home Loan Bank advances 1,180,179  1,397,179  1,705,585  938,687  891,021

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase from customers and other borrowings 322,767  309,667  263,007  259,509  262,940

Total stockholders’ equity 1,669,368  1,662,550  1,653,427  1,643,680  1,709,117

For the Three Months Ended,

March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,

2026 2025 2025 2025 2025

Selected Operating Data:

Interest income $ 168,291  $ 171,732  $ 162,194  $ 154,825  $ 153,703

Interest expense 71,844  76,454  71,537  67,189  67,051

Net interest income 96,447  95,278  90,657  87,636  86,652

Provision for credit losses 2,738  3,700  4,092  3,039  5,340

Net interest income after provision for credit losses 93,709  91,578  86,565  84,597  81,312

Other income (excluding equity investments) 7,102  9,181  12,311  11,245  11,048

Net (loss) gain on equity investments (354) 230  (7) 488  205

Operating expenses (excluding non-core operations) 69,125  71,227  72,390  71,474  64,294

Restructuring charges 128  7,379  4,147  —  —

Credit risk transfer execution expense —  1,283  —  —  —

FDIC special assessment release —  —  (210) —  —

Merger-related expenses 4,150  4,253  —  —  —

Income before provision for income taxes 27,054  16,847  22,542  24,856  28,271

Provision for income taxes 6,548  3,754  5,156  5,771  6,808

Net income 20,506  13,093  17,386  19,085  21,463

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest —  —  56  39  (46)

Net income attributable to OceanFirst Financial Corp. $ 20,506  $ 13,093  $ 17,330  $ 19,046  $ 21,509

Net income available to common stockholders $ 20,506  $ 13,093  $ 17,330  $ 16,200  $ 20,505

Diluted earnings per share $ 0.36  $ 0.23  $ 0.30  $ 0.28  $ 0.35

Net accretion/amortization of purchase accounting adjustments included in net interest income $ 59  $ 222  $ 510  $ 420  $ 219

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At or For the Three Months Ended

March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,

2026 2025 2025 2025 2025

Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data(1) (2):

Performance Ratios (Annualized):

Return on average assets (3)

0.57  % 0.36  % 0.51  % 0.49  % 0.62  %

Return on average tangible assets (3) (4)

0.59  0.38  0.53  0.51  0.65

Return on average stockholders’ equity (3)

4.95  3.12  4.15  3.86  4.85

Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity (3) (4)

7.22  4.57  6.13  5.66  7.05

Return on average tangible common equity (3) (4)

7.22  4.57  6.13  5.66  7.40

Stockholders’ equity to total assets 11.47  11.42  11.54  12.33  12.84

Tangible stockholders’ equity to tangible assets (4)

8.15  8.09  8.12  8.67  9.19

Tangible common equity to tangible assets (4)

8.15  8.09  8.12  8.67  8.76

Net interest rate spread 2.44  2.36  2.36  2.37  2.35

Net interest margin 2.93  2.87  2.91  2.91  2.90

Operating expenses to average assets 2.05  2.33  2.23  2.16  1.96

Efficiency ratio (5)

71.13  80.37  74.13  71.93  65.67

Loan-to-deposit ratio 99.70  100.60  101.20  99.50  99.50

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At or For the Three Months Ended

March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,

2026 2025 2025 2025 2025

Trust and Asset Management:

Wealth assets under administration and management (“AUA/M”) $ 142,962  $ 142,030  $ 143,708  $ 141,921  $ 149,106

Nest Egg AUA/M 469,586  485,606  463,906  462,664  453,803

Total AUA/M 612,548  627,636  607,614  604,585  602,909

Per Share Data:

Cash dividends per common share $ 0.20  $ 0.20  $ 0.20  $ 0.20  $ 0.20

Book value per common share at end of period 28.98  28.97  28.81  28.64  29.27

Tangible book value per common share at end of period (4)

19.86  19.79  19.52  19.34  19.16

Common shares outstanding at end of period 57,600,069 57,390,569 57,388,603 57,383,975 58,383,525

Preferred shares outstanding at end of period —  —  —  —  57,370

Number of full-service customer facilities: 41  41  40  40  39

Quarterly Average Balances

Total securities $ 2,282,663  $ 2,339,646  $ 1,990,917  $ 1,917,114  $ 2,003,206

Loans receivable, net 10,992,163  10,724,240  10,278,610  10,036,785  10,013,383

Total interest-earning assets 13,357,862  13,157,360  12,363,997  12,065,530  12,112,028

Total goodwill and intangibles 526,228  529,006  533,835  534,734  535,657

Total assets 14,550,698  14,337,776  13,551,194  13,248,073  13,311,893

Time deposits 2,372,824  2,270,671  2,105,734  2,175,564  1,916,109

Total deposits (including non-interest-bearing deposits) 11,076,407  11,122,681  10,263,523  10,176,895  10,030,051

Total borrowings 1,621,709  1,350,390  1,432,196  1,201,878  1,343,757

Total interest-bearing liabilities 10,966,327  10,717,860  9,975,062  9,739,728  9,775,836

Non-interest bearing deposits 1,731,789  1,755,211  1,720,657  1,639,045  1,597,972

Stockholders' equity 1,678,482  1,665,201  1,655,893  1,682,647  1,715,134

Tangible stockholders’ equity (4)

1,152,254  1,136,195  1,122,058  1,147,913  1,179,477

Quarterly Yields and Costs

Total securities 3.96  % 4.10  % 3.83  % 3.82  % 3.99  %

Loans receivable, net 5.34  5.43  5.49  5.41  5.37

Total interest-earning assets 5.10  5.19  5.21  5.14  5.13

Time deposits 3.55  3.68  3.73  3.74  3.91

Total cost of deposits (including non-interest-bearing deposits) 1.97  2.13  2.06  2.06  2.06

Total borrowed funds 4.54  4.95  5.07  4.98  4.83

Total interest-bearing liabilities 2.66  2.83  2.85  2.77  2.78

Net interest spread 2.44  2.36  2.36  2.37  2.35

Net interest margin 2.93  2.87  2.91  2.91  2.90

(1)    With the exception of end of quarter ratios, all ratios are based on average daily balances.

(2)    Performance ratios for each period are presented on a GAAP basis and include non-core operations. Refer to “Other Items - Non-GAAP Reconciliation.”

(3)    Ratios for each period are based on net income available to common stockholders.

(4)    Tangible stockholders’ equity and tangible assets exclude goodwill and other intangibles. Tangible common equity (also referred to as “tangible book value”) excludes goodwill, intangibles and preferred equity. Refer to “Other Items - Non-GAAP Reconciliation.”

(5)    Efficiency ratio represents the ratio of operating expenses to the aggregate of other income and net interest income.

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OTHER ITEMS

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

For the Three Months Ended

March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,

2026 2025 2025 2025 2025

Core Earnings:

Net income available to common stockholders (GAAP)

$ 20,506  $ 13,093  $ 17,330  $ 16,200  $ 20,505

Adjustments to exclude the impact of non-recurring and non-core items:

Net loss (gain) on equity investments 354  (230) 7  (488) (205)

Restructuring charges 128  7,379  4,147  —  —

Credit risk transfer execution expense —  1,283  —  —  —

FDIC special assessment release —  —  (210) —  —

Merger-related expenses 4,150  4,253  —  —  —

Income tax (benefit) expense on items (806) (2,254) (926) 115  49

Loss on redemption of preferred stock —  —  —  1,842  —

Core earnings (Non-GAAP)

$ 24,332  $ 23,524  $ 20,348  $ 17,669  $ 20,349

Income tax expense $ 6,548  $ 3,754  $ 5,156  $ 5,771  $ 6,808

Provision for credit losses 2,738  3,700  4,092  3,039  5,340

Less: income tax (benefit) expense on non-core items (806) (2,254) (926) 115  49

Core earnings PTPP (Non-GAAP)

$ 34,424  $ 33,232  $ 30,522  $ 26,364  $ 32,448

Core earnings diluted earnings per share $ 0.43  $ 0.41  $ 0.36  $ 0.31  $ 0.35

Core earnings PTPP diluted earnings per share $ 0.60  $ 0.58  $ 0.54  $ 0.46  $ 0.56

Core Ratios (Annualized):

Return on average assets 0.68  % 0.65  % 0.60  % 0.53  % 0.62  %

Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity 8.56  8.21  7.19  6.17  7.00

Return on average tangible common equity 8.56  8.21  7.19  6.17  7.34

Efficiency ratio 66.76  68.19  70.30  72.28  65.81

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March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,

2026 2025 2025 2025 2025

Tangible Equity:

Total stockholders' equity $ 1,669,368  $ 1,662,550  $ 1,653,427  $ 1,643,680  $ 1,709,117

Less:

Goodwill 517,481  517,481  523,308  523,308  523,308

Intangibles 8,198  9,046  9,934  10,834  11,740

Tangible stockholders' equity 1,143,689  1,136,023  1,120,185  1,109,538  1,174,069

Less:

Preferred stock —  —  —  —  55,527

Tangible common equity $ 1,143,689  $ 1,136,023  $ 1,120,185  $ 1,109,538  $ 1,118,542

Tangible Assets:

Total assets $ 14,556,336  $ 14,564,317  $ 14,324,664  $ 13,327,847  $ 13,309,278

Less:

Goodwill 517,481  517,481  523,308  523,308  523,308

Intangibles 8,198  9,046  9,934  10,834  11,740

Tangible assets $ 14,030,657  $ 14,037,790  $ 13,791,422  $ 12,793,705  $ 12,774,230

Tangible stockholders' equity to tangible assets 8.15  % 8.09  % 8.12  % 8.67  % 9.19  %

Tangible common equity to tangible assets 8.15  % 8.09  % 8.12  % 8.67  % 8.76  %

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. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 1 OceanFirst Bank OceanFirst Financial Corp. Q1 2026 Earnings Release Supplement (1) April 2026 (1) The Q1 2026 Earnings Release Supplement should be read in conjunction with the Earnings Release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 23, 2026. OCEANFIRST BANK | A p r i l 2 3 , 2026 Exhibit 99.2

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Legal Disclaimer 2 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS. In addition to historical information, this presentation contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of OceanFirst Financial Corp (the “Company”). Forward looking statements may be identified by the use of the words such as “ estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “could,” “target,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this document, and on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance, and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict, may differ from assumptions and many are beyond the control of the Company. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may include statements with respect to the proposed transaction between the Company and Flushing Corporation (“Flushing”) and the proposed investment by Warburg Pincus LLC (“Warburg”) in the Company’s equity securities. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to: changes in interest rates, inflation, general economic conditions, including potential recessionary conditions, levels of unemployment in the Company’s lending area, real estate market values in the Company’s lending area, potential goodwill impairment, natural disasters, potential increases to flood insurance premiums, the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events, the imposition of tariffs or other domestic or international governmental policies and retaliatory responses, the effects of a potential future federal government shutdown, the level of prepayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, the availability of low-cost funding, changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of the Company’s deposit portfolio and the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio, changes in capital management and balance sheet strategies and the ability to successfully implement such strategies, competition, demand for financial services in the Company’s market area, our ability to enter into new markets and capitalize on growth opportunities, the adequacy of and changes in the economic assumptions and methodology for computing the allowance for credit losses, availability of capital, competition, our ability to maintain and increase market share and control expenses, changes in investor sentiment and consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits, changes in accounting principles, a failure in or breach of the Company’s operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyberattacks and fraud, the failure to maintain current technologies, failure to retain or attract employees, the impact of pandemics on our operations and financial results and those of our customers and the Bank’s ability to successfully integrate acquired operations. Additional forward-looking statements related to the proposed transaction with Flushing and the proposed investment by Warburg include, but are not limited to: (i) the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; (ii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction, including obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals (and the risk that such regulatory approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction); (iii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement between the Company and Flushing; (iv) the inability to obtain alternative capital in the event it becomes necessary to complete the proposed transaction; (v) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the proposed transaction on Company’s and Flushing’s business relationships, operating results and business generally; (vi) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of the Company and Flushing; (vii) potential difficulties in retaining Company and Flushing customers and employees as a result of the proposed transaction; (viii) potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction that could be instituted against the Company, Flushing or their respective directors and officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; (ix) the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected expenses, factors or events; (x) the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in the areas where the Company and Flushing do business; and (xi) the dilution caused by the Company’s issuance of additional shares of its capital stock in connection with the transaction. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements set forth above. These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, under Item 1A - Risk Factors and elsewhere, and subsequent securities filings and should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION. This presentation contains certain non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) measures. These non-GAAP measures, as calculated by the Company, are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Additionally, these non-GAAP measures are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered alternatives to the Company's other financial information determined under GAAP. See reconciliations of certain non-GAAP measures included at the end of this presentation and in the Company’s Earnings Release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on April 23, 2026. MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA. This presentation references certain market, industry and demographic data, forecasts and other statistical information. We have obtained this data, forecasts and information from various independent, third-party industry sources and publications. Nothing in the data, forecasts or information used or derived from third-party sources should be construed as advice. 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. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Q1-26 Financial Highlights (1) For non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the “Non-GAAP Reconciliations” in the Appendix for a reconciliation to GAAP financial information. (2) Q1-26 CET1 Ratio – Preliminary Estimate. Financial Highlights $0.43 Core Diluted EPS(1) $96 million Net Interest Income 0.68% Core ROAA(1) 8.56% Core ROTCE(1) $0.60 Core PTPP Diluted EPS(1) 10.7% CET1 Ratio(2) ▪ Net interest income increased $1 million (or 1%) from the linked quarter and $10 million (or 11%) compared to Q1-25 showing the continued momentum from interest earning asset growth. ▪ Total loans grew by $92 million (3% annualized), led by an increase of $105 million (19% annualized) in commercial and industrial loans. With $429 million in originations and a $418 million pipeline, the company’s growth trajectory remains strong. ▪ Non-interest expense decreased by 13%, or $11 million, to $73 million, and operating expenses, excluding non-core operations, decreased to $69 million from $71 million(1). ▪ Our announced merger on December 29, 2025, with Flushing Financial Corporation, which has recently been approved by shareholders, the New York State Department of Financial Services, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, remains subject to regulatory approval by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and to other customary closing conditions. 3

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Loan Portfolio Trends Moderated Loan Growth ($’millions) ▪ Total loans increased $92 million (3% annualized), including $105 million (19% annualized) of commercial and industrial loan growth. ▪ The company maintained strong momentum, delivering $429 million in loan originations and a $418 million pipeline. ▪ NDFI(1) loan balances remain minimal, totaling $351 million (or ~3% of total loans) at Q1-26. 5,200 5,068 5,211 5,421 5,479 897 914 997 986 1,017 749 863 999 1,228 1,302 3,053 3,119 3,135 3,194 3,128 5.37% 226 Q1-25 5.41% 221 Q2-25 5.49% 216 Q3-25 5.43% 203 Q4-25 Q1-26 10,125 10,185 10,558 11,032 5.34% 11,124 198 Average Loan Yield Home Equity & Consumer Residential C&I - non-real estate C&I - real estate CRE Investor-Owned 4 (1) Non-Depository Financial Institution

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 125,454 124,112 104,773 93,715 154,441 23,811 21,521 18,972 18,161 3.70% 1.47% Q1-25 3.82% 1.43% Q2-25 3.68% 1.17% Q3-25 1.01% Q4-25 Q1-26 3.47% 1.53% 15,901 Strong asset quality trends driven by prudent growth and strong credit risk management Quarterly Credit Trends (1 of 2) Non-Performing Loans and Assets ($’000)(1) Special Mention and Substandard Loans ($’000) Criticized loans as a % of total loans remain low at 1.53% as of Q1-26 compared to 2.06% as of Q4-19 (pre-pandemic). 29,246 26,711 35,586 22,359 28,738 7,680 7,498 10,266 10,393 0.29% 0.23% 1,917 Q1-25 0.26% Q2-25 0.34% 0.30% Q3-25 0.20% 0.22% Q4-25 0.26% 0.27% Q1-26 NPL to total loans NPA to total assets OREO Non-performing loans Peer Average Criticized Loans / Total Loans OCFC Criticized Loans / Total Loans Special Mention Substandard 5 OCFC 10-Year (2015-2025) Average Criticized Loans / Total Loans = 1.78% (2) (1) Note: At March 31, 2026, of the Special Mention loans and Substandard loans represented above, 88.2% and 66.8% were current on payments, respectively. (1) OCFC criticized loans exclude other real estate owned. (2) Peer data is on a one quarter lag. (3) Increase due to one C&I relationship of $50.4 million that is still accruing. (1) PCD loans are not included in these metrics. Refer to Asset Quality section in the Earnings Release for additional information. (3)

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Quarterly Credit Trends (2 of 2) Loan Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) Plus PCD & General Credit Marks / Total Loans NCOs / (Recoveries) and Provision for Credit Loss Expense ($’thousands) 0.05% 0.78% Q1-25 0.05% 0.78% Q2-25 0.04% 0.77% Q3-25 0.04% 0.76% Q4-25 0.04% 0.77% Q1-26 0.83% 0.83% 0.81% 0.80% 0.81% PCD & General Credit Marks ACL 636 2,218 617 1,974 701 Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26 Provision Expense Net Charge-offs (Recoveries) 2,086 Includes $3.3 million of increased provision related to elevated uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment despite strong asset quality metrics. 5,340 6 3,039 Note: The allowance for credit losses plus the unamortized credit and PCD marks amounted to $89.9 million, or 0.81% of total loans at Q1-26, as compared to $87.7 million, or 0.80% of total loans at Q4-25. Note: Q2-25 charge-offs primarily relate to two commercial relationships of $1.6 million and $445K for NPL sale. 4,092 3,700 2,738

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 COVID-19 Pandemic Track Record of Strong Credit Performance ▪ From 2006 to Q1-26, inclusive of the Global Financial Crisis, Hurricane Sandy, and the COVID-19 Pandemic, OCFC’s NCO to average loans totaled 14 bps per year compared to 72 bps for all commercial banks between $10 - $50 billion in assets. ▪ From 2006 to Q1-26, peak net charge-offs to average loans for OCFC totaled 56 bps in 2011. Peak charge-offs for commercial banks between $10 - $50 billion in assets were 253 bps in 2009. Global Financial Crisis Hurricane Sandy 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Q1-26 OCFC NCO / Avg Loans Commercial Banks ($10-50 bn) NCO / Avg Loans(1) 7 Source: S&P Global. (1) Any period with net recoveries is denoted as 0% NCO / Avg Loans in the graph. (2) Commercial bank reporting is on a one quarter lag (2)

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Deposit Trends ▪ Deposits increased by $192 million (or 1.7%), driven by an increase in non-maturity deposits of $273 million (or 3.2%) from the prior quarter. ▪ The decrease in time deposits by $82 million was primarily driven by lower brokered CD’s of $122 million. Deposit Mix Remains Stable ($’millions) 2,120 2,299 2,215 2,469 2,387 1,052 1,023 1,000 986 986 1,337 1,378 1,398 1,413 1,489 4,007 3,845 4,091 4,354 4,537 1,661 1,687 1,732 1,742 1,757 Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26 10,177 10,232 10,436 10,964 11,156 Non-Int. Bearing Int. Bearing Checking Money Market Savings Time Deposits Deposit Beta(1) Up Cycle Down Cycle 42% 22% 8 Cost of Deposits Spot Avg Type of Account Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26 Q1-26 Int. Bearing Checking 2.04% 2.02% 2.08% 2.05% 2.15% 2.05% Money Market 2.83% 2.94% 2.75% 2.43% 2.43% 2.43% Savings 0.67% 0.66% 0.63% 0.55% 0.52% 0.54% Time Deposits 3.75% 3.75% 3.74% 3.64% 3.48% 3.55% Total (incl. non-int. bearing) 2.03% 2.07% 2.04% 2.00% 1.99% 1.97% (1) Deposit beta is calculated as the increase in rate paid on total deposits per quarter divided by the incremental increase in the fed funds rate since January 1, 2022. Up cycle is the period from January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024. The down cycle is from July 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026.

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin Trends Net Interest Margin NIM Bridge 2.90% Q1-25 2.91% Q2-25 2.91% Q3-25 2.87% Q4-25 2.93% Q1-26 NIM Net Interest Income ($’000) 86,652 Q1-25 87,636 Q2-25 90,657 Q3-25 95,278 Q4-25 96,447 Q1-26 Net Interest Income ▪ Net interest income increased 1% and 11% compared to Q4-25 and Q1-25, respectively. ▪ Net interest margin increased 6 bps and 3 bps compared to Q4-25 and Q1-25, respectively. ▪ Competitive market environment may pressure margin as peers compete on rate for quality credit and deposits. 9 Q4-25 NIM 0.04% Mix-shift in balances and rates excluding subordinated debt 0.02% Subordinated debt impact Q1-26 NIM 2.87% 2.93%

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Core Efficiency Ratio(1) Expense Discipline and Focused Investment Core Non-Interest Expense(1) ($’000) 9,081 10,867 10,517 9,757 9,399 2,425 4,336 3,467 3,579 3,222 6,647 6,808 7,164 7,104 7,052 2,983 2,898 2,826 3,102 3,215 6,418 6,323 7,029 6,701 6,753 36,740 40,242 41,387 40,984 39,484 Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26 64,294 71,474 72,390 71,227 69,125 Compensation & employee benefits Occupancy & equipment FDIC & regulatory assessments Data processing Professional fees Other Opex ▪ Q1-26 core non-interest expenses decreased by $2.1 million (or 3%) from the linked quarter driven primarily by lower compensation expenses. (2) 10 65.81% Q1-25 72.28% Q2-25 70.30% Q3-25 68.19% Q4-25 66.76% Q1-26 1.96% 2.16% 2.12% 1.97% 1.93% Core Efficiency Ratio Core Non-Interest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) (1) For non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the “Non-GAAP Reconciliations” in the Appendix for a reconciliation to GAAP financial information. (2) Other Opex includes marketing, check card processing, amortization of intangibles, and other expenses.

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Generating Consistent Returns Book Value and Tangible Book Value per Common Share(1) ($) Core ROAA(1), ROTE(1), and ROTCE(1) ▪ Capital remains strong and above “well capitalized” levels. ▪ Tangible book value per common share increased $0.70 or 4% from the same quarter last year. ▪ Total share repurchases of 177,450 for employee related awards in Q1-26(3). Capital Management ($’millions) 19.16 19.34 19.52 19.79 19.86 29.27 28.64 28.81 28.97 28.98 Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26 Book Value per Share Tangible Book Value per Common Share 7.00% 7.34% 0.62% Q1-25 6.17% 0.53% Q2-25 7.19% 0.60% Q3-25 8.21% 0.65% Q4-25 8.56% 0.68% Q1-26 Core ROTE Core ROTCE Core ROAA 12 12 12 12 12 7 17 3 9.2% 11.2% Q1-25 8.7% 11.0% Q2-25 8.1% 10.6% 0 Q3-25 8.1% 10.7% 0 Q4-25 8.2% 10.7% Q1-26 Tangible Stockholders’ Equity to Tangible Assets (1) CET1(2) Share Repurchases Common Dividend 11 (1) For non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the “Non-GAAP Reconciliations” in the Appendix for a reconciliation to GAAP financial information. (2) Q1-26 CET1 Ratio – Preliminary Estimate. (3) Represents share repurchases from employees that have elected to sell shares to cover withholding taxes. These shares are not included as repurchases under the authorized share repurchase programs.

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Management Q2-26 Outlook(1) 12 Outlook Comments Loans 1-2% growth sequentially • Expecting continued steady growth, subject to unanticipated payoffs. • Growth will be predominately driven by C&I with muted growth in CRE and Construction. • Credit expected to remain benign. Deposits Consistent with loan growth • Maintain loan-to-deposit ratio <=100%. Net Interest Income 1-2% growth sequentially • NIM is expected to remain stable with modest expansion. • Subject to expected growth and interest rate trends, we expect net interest income dollars to grow in-line with loans. Other Income $7 to $8 million • Subject to loan swap activity. Operating Expenses $70 to $71 million • Includes anticipated increases related to new commercial banking hires, partly offset by lower data processing spend. Capital Strong CET1 ratio (>10.5%) • Sufficient capital to fund near-term growth. (1) Management Outlook is for OCFC Standalone and does not include the pending Flushing Financial Corporation merger impact.

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Outlook Comments Loans 7-9% growth • Expecting continued steady growth, subject to unanticipated payoffs and supported by our strong pipeline. • Growth will be driven by C&I verticals offset by run-off from the Residential portfolio. • Credit is expected to remain benign. Deposits Consistent with loan growth • Maintain loan-to-deposit ratio <=100%. Net Interest Income > 3.00% NIM • Subject to expected growth and interest rate trends, we expect net interest income dollars to grow in-line with loans. • No rate cuts modeled through the rest of the year. Other Income $25 to $35 million • Levels reduced year-over-year related to the outsourcing of residential and title platforms. Operating Expenses $275 to $285 million • Includes inflationary increases in compensation and new commercial banking hires, partly offset by lower data processing spend. Capital Strong CET1 ratio (>10.5%) • Continuing to explore ways to optimize capital in relation to loan growth. Management 2026 Outlook(1) 13 (1) Management Outlook is for OCFC Standalone and does not include the pending Flushing Financial Corporation merger impact.

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 14 14 14 OceanFirst Bank Appendix OCEANFIRST BANK | A p r i l 23, 2026

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Diversified CRE Portfolio with Conservative Risk Profile ▪ Underlying collateral is diversified. ▪ Low concentration in the Multi-Family portfolio, which represents 7% of total assets. ▪ Maturity wall is modest and has a minimal impact: Our CRE Investor- Owned maturity wall, totaling $1.56 billion (or 14% of total loans), is set to mature in 2026 and 2027 with weighted average rates of 4.49% and 4.43%, for each respective cohort. The impact of repriced loans to-date has been benign. CRE Investor-Owned Portfolio by Geography(3) Notes: • All data represents CRE Investor-Owned balances, excluding purchase accounting marks and Construction as of March 31, 2026, unless otherwise noted. • WA rate includes borrower fixed-rate exposure for loans with swap contracts and excludes any benefit from back-to-back rate swaps • WA LTV represents the weighted average of loan balances as of March 31, 2026 divided by their most recent appraisal value, which is generally obtained at the time of origination. • WA DSCR represents the weighted average of net operating income on the property before debt service divided by the loan’s respective annual debt service based on the most recent credit review of the borrower. Footnotes: (1) Other includes underlying co-operatives, single purpose, stores and some living units / mixed use, investor-owned 1-4 family, land / development, and other. (2) Rent-regulated multi-family is defined as buildings with >50% rent-regulated units. (3) Based on location of collateral. 30% 28% 26% 9% NY PA/DE NJ 4% MA 3% MD/DC Other Limited underlying concentration exposure: • NYC rent-regulated(2) multi-family: $27.8 million • NYC Office Central Business District (CBD): $7.0 million 15 CRE Investor-Owned - Maturity Wall Balance Weighted Average % of Maturity Year ($'millions) Rate (%) LTV (%) DSCR (x) Loans 2026 695 4.49% 56.8% 1.83x 6.24% 2027 865 4.43% 53.7% 1.92x 7.78% Total 1,560 4.46% 55.1% 1.88x 14.02% CRE Investor-Owned - Collateral Details $'millions CRE: Investor-Owned % of Total WA LTV (%) WA DSCR (x) Office 1,040 21.3% 55.1% 1.74x Retail 1,128 23.1% 60.5% 1.88x Multi-Family 984 20.1% 61.4% 1.49x Industrial / Warehouse 809 16.5% 50.8% 2.04x Hospitality 174 3.6% 46.4% 1.80x Other (1) 755 15.4% 52.1% 1.80x CRE: Investor-Owned 4,890 100.0% 56.2% 1.78x Construction 589 CRE IO and Construction Total 5,479

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 COVID-19 Pandemic Hurricane Sandy Global Financial Crisis Northeast Outperforms Through Credit Cycles… ▪ Historically, net charge-offs for Northeastern headquartered banks have greatly outperformed major exchange traded U.S. banks headquartered in other regions ▪ Median net charge-offs / average assets for Northeastern banks averaged 20 bps during the Global Financial Crisis compared to 50 bps for other regions. GFC Peak NCOs 1.1x1.8x 2.2x 4.9x2.8x 16 Source: S&P Global. Note: Commercial bank reporting is on a one quarter lag. 0.29% 0.51% 0.63% 0.32% 0.80% 1.43% Northeast Mid Atlantic Southeast Midwest Southwest West

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Hurricane Sandy Global Financial Crisis COVID-19 Pandemic …With a Similar Story in Commercial Real Estate Portfolios GFC Peak CRE NCOs ▪ Northeastern banks’ CRE portfolio net charge-offs have also historically outperformed major exchange traded banks in other regions ▪ Median CRE net charge-offs / average assets for Northeastern banks averaged 2 bps during the Global Financial Crisis compared to 6 bps for other regions 17 Source: S&P Global. Note: Commercial bank reporting is on a one quarter lag. 0.03% 0.10% 0.09% 0.11% 0.04% 0.16% Northeast Mid Atlantic Southeast Midwest Southwest West

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Non-GAAP Reconciliations (1 of 2) 18 Non-GAAP Reconciliation For the Three Months Ended March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, 2026 2025 2025 2025 2025 Core Earnings: Net income available to common stockholders (GAAP) $ 20,506 $ 13,093 $ 17,330 $ 16,200 $ 20,505 Adjustments to exclude the impact of non-recurring and non- core items: Net loss (gain) on equity investments 354 (230) 7 (488) (205) Restructuring charges 128 7,379 4,147 - - Credit risk transfer execution expense - 1,283 - - - FDIC special assessment release - - (210) - - Merger related expenses 4,150 4,253 - - - Income tax (benefit) expense on items (806) (2,254) (926) 115 49 Loss on redemption of preferred stock - - - 1,842 - Core earnings (Non-GAAP) $ 24,332 $ 23,524 $ 20,348 $ 17,669 $ 20,349 Income tax expense 6,548 3,754 5,156 5,771 6,808 Provision for credit losses 2,738 3,700 4,092 3,039 5,340 Less: income tax (benefit) expense on non-core items (806) (2,254) (926) 115 49 Core earnings PTPP (Non-GAAP) $ 34,424 $ 33,232 $ 30,522 $ 26,364 $ 32,448 Core earnings diluted earnings per share $ 0.43 $ 0.41 $ 0.36 $ 0.31 $ 0.35 Core earnings PTPP diluted earnings per share $ 0.60 $ 0.58 $ 0.54 $ 0.46 $ 0.56 Core Ratios (Annualized): Return on average assets 0.68% 0.65% 0.60% 0.53% 0.62% Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity 8.56 8.21 7.19 6.17 7.00 Return on average tangible common equity 8.56 8.21 7.19 6.17 7.34 Efficiency ratio 66.76 68.19 70.30 72.28 65.81

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