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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 21, 2024
OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-11713 22-3412577
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		 (Commission
File No.)		 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
110 West Front Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(732)240-4500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbolName of each exchange in which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value per shareOCFCNASDAQ
Depositary Shares (each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 7.0% Series A Non-Cumulative, perpetual preferred stock)OCFCPNASDAQ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



ITEM 5.07    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

The Registrant’s 2024 Annual Meeting was held on May 21, 2024 (the “Annual Meeting”). A total of 50,656,671 shares were present or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting. The matters considered and voted on by the Registrant’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting and the votes of the stockholders were as follows:

Matter 1. The election of thirteen directors, each for a one-year term.

NomineeShares Voted ForShares WithheldBroker Non-Votes
John F. Barros43,893,982461,3616,301,328
Anthony R. Coscia43,158,1401,197,2036,301,328
Jack M. Farris43,671,002684,3416,301,328
Robert C. Garrett43,888,044467,2996,301,328
Kimberly M. Guadagno43,724,772630,5716,301,328
Nicos Katsoulis43,849,467505,8766,301,328
Joseph J. Lebel III43,343,5921,011,7516,301,328
Christopher D. Maher43,142,0061,213,3376,301,328
Joseph M. Murphy, Jr. 43,973,981381,3626,301,328
Steven M. Scopellite43,613,550741,7936,301,328
Grace C. Torres43,569,706785,6376,301,328
Patricia L. Turner43,861,013494,3306,301,328
Dalila Wilson-Scott43,841,131514,2126,301,328

Matter 2. An advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation paid to the Registrant’s named executive officers.

Shares Voted ForShares Voted AgainstShares Voted AbstainBroker Non-Votes
36,259,3907,692,922403,0316,301,328


Matter 3. The ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Registrant for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.

Shares Voted ForShares Voted AgainstShares Voted AbstainBroker Non-Votes
50,185,790368,360102,521—





SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.
Dated:May 28, 2024/s/ Patrick S. Barrett
Patrick S. Barrett
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

















































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Entity Registrant Name OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-11713
Entity Tax Identification Number 22-3412577
Entity Address, Address Line One 110 West Front Street
Entity Address, City or Town Red Bank
Entity Address, State or Province NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 07701
City Area Code 732
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Entity Information [Line Items]  
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Trading Symbol OCFC
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Series A Preferred Stock  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Depositary Shares (each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 7.0% Series A Non-Cumulative, perpetual preferred stock)
Trading Symbol OCFCP
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
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