Columbia Financial (CLBK) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for June 5, 2025, with virtual participation available for shareholders.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote by June 4, 2025, or May 30, 2025, for plan shares.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of six directors with staggered terms: three-year, two-year, and one-year terms.

• Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2025.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation for named executive officers.

• Additional business may be transacted as appropriate during the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Director nominees include Thomas J. Kemly, James M. Kuiken, Elizabeth E. Randall, Michael Massood, Robert Van Dyk, and Paul Van Ostenbridge.