FFIC — Flushing Financial Corporation Stock Price, Chart & AI Report

Positive Apr 28, 2026 • 20:35 UTC The Motley Fool • Andy Gould

Strategic Value Bank Partners Opens $11.6 Million Position in OceanFirst Financial Ahead of Merger

Strategic Value Bank Partners acquired 627,333 shares of OceanFirst Financial (OCFC) worth $11.6 million in Q1 2026, representing 6.1% of the fund's AUM. The purchase was made with knowledge of OceanFirst's pending all-stock merger with Flushing Financial, expected to close by June 1, 2026. The combined entity is projected to deliver 16% EPS accretion by 2027 with $23 billion in assets.

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Sentiment note

Merger with OceanFirst expected to close by June 1, 2026 with all regulatory approvals obtained. Combined entity projects significant scale ($23 billion in assets) and EPS accretion, benefiting Flushing shareholders.

Positive Apr 27, 2026 • 11:45 UTC Benzinga • Na

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation Announce Receipt of All Requisite Regulatory and Shareholder Approvals to Complete Proposed Merger and Annual Meeting Date

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation announced they have received all necessary regulatory approvals from the Federal Reserve, New York State Department of Financial Services, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, as well as shareholder approval, to complete their proposed merger. The companies expect to close the merger no later than June 1, 2026. OceanFirst also announced its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on May 27, 2026.

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Sentiment note

The company has successfully obtained all necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals for the merger with OceanFirst, clearing the path for transaction completion. This represents a positive development for shareholders as the deal moves toward closure.

Positive Apr 6, 2026 • 22:16 UTC GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation Announce Receipt of the Requisite Shareholder Approvals for Pending Merger Transaction

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation announced they have received requisite shareholder approvals for their merger. Regulatory approvals from the New York State Department of Financial Services and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have been granted. The transaction remains subject to approval from the Federal Reserve Board and other customary closing conditions.

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Sentiment note

Company achieved a major milestone by obtaining requisite shareholder approvals for the merger and receiving key regulatory approvals from state and federal banking authorities, bringing the transaction closer to completion.

Positive Apr 6, 2026 • 22:16 UTC Benzinga • Na

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation Announce Receipt of the Requisite Shareholder Approvals for Pending Merger Transaction

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation announced they have received requisite shareholder approvals for their merger. The New York State Department of Financial Services and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have also granted their approvals. The transaction still requires approval from the Federal Reserve Board and other customary closing conditions before completion.

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Sentiment note

Flushing has also received requisite shareholder approval for the merger, representing a key step forward in the transaction process. This approval demonstrates stakeholder support for the combination with OceanFirst.

Negative Feb 26, 2026 • 19:45 UTC GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc

Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether FFIC, UDMY, COUR, BHRB are Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders

Investor rights law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating four companies regarding potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches in their proposed transactions. The investigations cover Flushing Financial's sale to OceanFirst, Udemy's sale to Coursera, Coursera's merger with Udemy, and Burke & Herbert's merger with LINKBANCORP. The firm is seeking increased consideration, additional disclosures, and other relief for shareholders.

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Sentiment note

Under investigation for potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches in its sale to OceanFirst at 0.85 shares per share, suggesting shareholders may not be receiving fair consideration.

Negative Feb 26, 2026 • 18:21 UTC Benzinga • Prnewswire

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Launches Legal Inquiry for the Merger--COUR, UDMY, FFIC, and BHRB

Monteverde & Associates PC, a class action law firm, has launched legal investigations into four merger and acquisition transactions: Coursera's merger with Udemy, Flushing Financial's sale to OceanFirst Financial, and Burke & Herbert Financial's merger with LINKBANCORP. The firm is investigating potential shareholder concerns related to these deals, with shareholder votes scheduled for March and April 2026.

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Sentiment note

Company is subject to a class action investigation regarding its sale to OceanFirst Financial, suggesting potential shareholder concerns about the transaction

Negative Jan 21, 2026 • 21:52 UTC GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc

Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages PEN, EXAS, DBRG, FFIC Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating four companies for potential violations of federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties related to their merger or acquisition transactions. The firm is seeking increased consideration for shareholders and additional disclosures regarding the proposed deals.

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Sentiment note

Under investigation for potential violations of federal securities laws and fiduciary duties concerning its stock-for-stock merger with OceanFirst Financial Corp., raising questions about transaction terms and shareholder protections.

Negative Jan 17, 2026 • 17:49 UTC GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc

Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages FONR, OCFC, FFIC Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating FONAR Corporation, OceanFirst Financial Corp., and Flushing Financial Corp. for potential violations of federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties. The investigations concern FONAR's sale to CEO affiliates, OceanFirst's merger with Flushing Financial, and Flushing's acquisition terms. The firm is seeking increased consideration for shareholders and additional disclosures on a contingent fee basis.

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Sentiment note

Company is under investigation for potential securities violations related to its acquisition by OceanFirst at a fixed exchange ratio of 0.85 shares, raising questions about fair valuation and shareholder treatment.

Negative Jan 13, 2026 • 19:33 UTC GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc

Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages VTYX, ONTF, FFIC, OCFC Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating four companies for potential violations of federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties related to their merger and acquisition transactions. The firm is seeking increased consideration for shareholders and additional disclosures regarding these deals.

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Sentiment note

Under investigation for potential securities law violations in its merger with OceanFirst Financial, suggesting shareholders may have concerns about the fairness of the 0.85 share exchange ratio.

Neutral Jan 6, 2026 • 16:02 UTC Benzinga • Prnewswire

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: OCFC)

Monteverde & Associates PC, a class action securities firm, has announced an investigation into OceanFirst Financial Corp.'s proposed merger with Flushing Financial Corp. The investigation questions whether the deal is fair to OceanFirst shareholders, who are expected to own approximately 58% of the combined company post-merger.

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Sentiment note

While involved in the merger, Flushing Financial is not the subject of the investigation. The article provides insufficient information to determine sentiment impact on this company.

Positive Dec 30, 2025 • 00:16 UTC GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation Announce Merger Agreement and $225 Million Strategic Investment from Warburg Pincus

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation announced a definitive merger agreement valued at $579 million, creating a $23 billion regional bank with operations across New Jersey, Long Island, and New York. Warburg Pincus committed $225 million in equity investment. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026 and deliver 16% EPS accretion and 13% ROATCE by 2027.

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Sentiment note

The merger provides Flushing shareholders with participation in a larger, more profitable combined entity with enhanced scale and capabilities. The transaction preserves Flushing's relationship-focused culture while unlocking strategic value and future upside potential.

Positive Dec 20, 2024 • 20:45 UTC Investing.com • Professor Ari Zoldan

Top 10 Small-Cap Stocks to Watch in 2025

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Sentiment note

The article suggests Flushing Financial is an attractive regional bank stock due to its relatively unscathed performance during the 2023 regional banking crisis and its low valuation.