Blue Foundry Bancorp Confirms Imminent All-Stock Merger with Fulton Financial, Valued at $243M

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Blue Foundry Bancorp's 10-K confirms its all-stock merger with Fulton Financial, valued at approximately $243 million, is set to close around April 1, 2026, marking a significant corporate transformation.

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• Imminent Merger with Fulton Financial

  The company confirmed its all-stock merger with Fulton Financial Corporation, with an implied transaction value of approximately $243.0 million, is expected to close around April 1, 2026. All shareholder and regulatory approvals have been secured.

• Improved Net Loss and Net Interest Income

  Reported a reduced net loss of $10.0 million for 2025, an improvement from $11.9 million in 2024. Net interest income increased to $47.4 million, and net interest margin rose to 2.30%.

• Increase in Non-Performing Assets and Credit Loss Provision

  The provision for credit losses increased to $2.1 million in 2025 (from a release in 2024), and non-performing assets rose significantly to $11.4 million from $5.1 million, indicating some deterioration in credit quality.

• Share Repurchase Activity

  The company repurchased 1,207,864 shares for $11.3 million in 2025, including a private transaction of 500,000 shares, with 735,741 shares remaining authorized under the sixth repurchase program.

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The 10-K filing confirms the imminent all-stock merger with Fulton Financial Corporation, expected to close around April 1, 2026. This is a transformational event for Blue Foundry Bancorp, as it will cease to exist as an independent entity. Shareholders approved the merger on January 29, 2026, and all required regulatory approvals have been obtained. The implied transaction value of approximately $243.0 million (based on November 21, 2025 prices) represents a substantial portion of the company's market capitalization. While the company reported an improved net loss and increased net interest income for 2025, the notable increase in non-performing assets and provision for credit losses highlights underlying credit quality challenges that the merger will effectively address for BLFY shareholders. In anticipation of the acquisition, the ESOP loan has been paid in full and all equity awards settled.