FFIC Secures All Approvals for OceanFirst Merger; Reports Q1 Profitability

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Flushing Financial Corp. announced that all regulatory and shareholder approvals for its merger with OceanFirst Financial Corp. are complete, with closing anticipated by June 1, 2026. The company also reported a return to GAAP profitability in Q1 2026.

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• Merger Approvals Finalized

  All necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals for the merger with OceanFirst Financial Corp. have been received, including from the Federal Reserve System on April 24, 2026. The merger is expected to close no later than June 1, 2026.

• Return to Profitability

  The company reported net income of $5.8 million, or $0.17 per diluted common share, for Q1 2026, a significant improvement from a net loss of ($9.8) million, or ($0.29) per diluted common share, in Q1 2025. This turnaround is partly due to the absence of a $17.6 million goodwill impairment charge recorded in the prior year.

• Net Interest Income Growth

  Net interest income increased by $2.2 million (4.2%) to $55.2 million in Q1 2026, with the net interest margin expanding by 16 basis points to 2.67%.

• Credit Quality Deterioration

  Non-performing assets increased by $9.3 million (15.9%) to $68.2 million at March 31, 2026. The allowance for credit losses (ACL) to non-performing loans ratio decreased to 87.9% from 103.0% in the prior quarter, indicating reduced coverage.

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This filing confirms all necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals for the merger with OceanFirst Financial Corp. have been secured, with closing expected by June 1, 2026. This is a critical update on a transformational event for the company. The accompanying financial results show a return to profitability in Q1 2026, largely due to the absence of a significant goodwill impairment charge that impacted the prior year. While net interest income improved, there was a notable increase in non-performing assets and a decrease in allowance for credit losses coverage, which warrants attention.