Northfield Bancorp Confirms Merger Agreement, Reports Q4 Loss Due to Goodwill Impairment

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Northfield Bancorp, Inc. confirmed its definitive merger agreement with Columbia Financial and reported a net loss of $27.4 million for Q4 2025, primarily driven by a $41.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge.

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• Merger Confirmation

  Confirmed definitive merger agreement with Columbia Financial, Inc., following prior disclosures on February 2, 2026.

• Q4 2025 Net Loss

  Reported a net loss of $27.4 million, or $0.69 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to net income in prior periods.

• Goodwill Impairment Charge

  The Q4 loss was primarily due to a $41.0 million non-cash, non-tax deductible goodwill impairment charge, after which the company has no remaining goodwill.

• Dividend Declared

  Declared a cash dividend of $0.13 per share, payable on February 25, 2026, to stockholders of record as of February 12, 2026.

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This 8-K filing provides crucial financial context following the previously announced merger agreement with Columbia Financial. While the company reported a significant net loss for Q4 2025 and the full year, this was largely attributable to a one-time, non-cash goodwill impairment charge, which effectively clears the balance sheet of goodwill prior to the merger. Management highlighted strong underlying operational performance, including an increased net interest margin and robust asset quality. The declaration of a cash dividend further signals confidence despite the reported loss. Investors should view the impairment as a non-recurring event that does not impact the company's cash flow or regulatory capital, and focus on the strategic implications of the merger and the underlying operational health.