Shareholders Approve Merger with Fulton Financial Corporation

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Blue Foundry Bancorp shareholders have approved the merger with Fulton Financial Corporation, moving the company closer to acquisition.

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• Merger Agreement Approved

  Shareholders voted to approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between Blue Foundry Bancorp and Fulton Financial Corporation, dated November 24, 2025.

• Strong Shareholder Support

  The merger proposal received overwhelming support with 16,476,512 votes For, significantly exceeding the 280,898 Against and 40,311 Abstain votes.

• Adjournment Proposal Unnecessary

  An adjournment proposal was also approved but was not needed as the merger proposal passed successfully.

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Blue Foundry Bancorp shareholders have officially approved the merger with Fulton Financial Corporation, marking a critical step towards the completion of the acquisition. This approval, following the merger agreement dated November 24, 2025, confirms the company's strategic direction and future integration into Fulton. The strong shareholder support for the merger, with a significant majority voting in favor, indicates confidence in the proposed transaction. This development is particularly notable as the company's stock is currently trading near its 52-week high, likely reflecting market anticipation and pricing in of this definitive merger progress. The next steps will involve securing necessary regulatory approvals and satisfying other closing conditions.