UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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): January 18, 2019
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware | 001-38456 | 22-3504946 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
incorporation or organization | File Number) | Identification No. |
19-01 Route 208 North, Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(800) 522-4167
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On January 18, 2019, John R. Salvetti notified the Board of Directors of Columbia Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to resign from the Board of Directors, effective January 23, 2019. Mr. Salvetti’s decision to resign was not related to any disagreement with the Company or its management regarding any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. In connection with Mr. Salvetti’s resignation, the Board of the Directors of the Company has reduced the number of Company directors from nine to eight effective January 23, 2019.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunder duly authorized.
Columbia Financial, Inc. | ||||
Date: | 1/25/2019 | /s/Thomas J. Kemly | ||
Thomas J. Kemly | ||||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||