ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) EVP receives stock awards and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ConnectOne Bancorp EVP & Chief Credit Officer Joseph T. Javitz reported equity awards tied to performance and deferred stock units. He acquired 2,015 shares of common stock at no cost from earned performance units granted on March 20, 2023, with related footnote disclosure.

To cover tax obligations on these performance-based shares, 842 shares were withheld at $26.27 per share, rather than sold on the open market. He also received a separate grant of 3,687 deferred stock units that are subject to forfeiture and vest over three years in equal installments on March 25, 2027, March 25, 2028, and March 25, 2029.

Following these transactions, Javitz directly holds 25,277.435 shares of common stock, including 830.655 shares previously acquired through a dividend reinvestment plan.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Javitz Joseph T.

Role EVP & Chief Credit Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,015	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	842	$26.27	$22K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,687	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,432.435 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Shares acquired pursuant to earned performance units granted on March 20, 2023. Also includes 830.655 shares acquired under a dividend reinvestment plan. Reflects tax withholding of shares acquired pursuant to performance units reported in the immediately preceding line. Represents a grant of deferred stock units subject to forfeiture, vesting over a three-year period, with 1/3 vesting on 3/25/27, 1/3 vesting on 3/25/28, and the final 1/3 vesting on 3/25/29.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Javitz Joseph T.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.

301 SYLVAN AVENUE

(Street)

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NEW JERSEY 07632

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. [ CNOB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Credit Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/25/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/25/2026		A		2,015(1)	A	$0	22,432.435(2)	D
Common Stock	03/25/2026		F		842(3)	D	$26.27	21,590.435	D
Common Stock	03/25/2026		A		3,687(4)	A	$0	25,277.435	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares acquired pursuant to earned performance units granted on March 20, 2023.

2. Also includes 830.655 shares acquired under a dividend reinvestment plan.

3. Reflects tax withholding of shares acquired pursuant to performance units reported in the immediately preceding line.

4. Represents a grant of deferred stock units subject to forfeiture, vesting over a three-year period, with 1/3 vesting on 3/25/27, 1/3 vesting on 3/25/28, and the final 1/3 vesting on 3/25/29.

	/s/ Laura Criscione, POA	03/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did CNOB executive Joseph T. Javitz report in this Form 4 filing?

Joseph T. Javitz reported equity compensation activity, not open-market trading. He received earned performance-based shares and a new deferred stock unit grant, with a portion of shares withheld to cover tax obligations, and updated his total direct ownership accordingly.

How many ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) shares did Joseph T. Javitz acquire?

Javitz acquired 2,015 shares from earned performance units and 3,687 deferred stock units. These awards were granted at no cash cost to him as compensation, increasing his overall equity stake in ConnectOne Bancorp through stock-based incentives rather than market purchases.

Why were 842 CNOB shares withheld in Joseph T. Javitz’s Form 4?

The 842 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations on performance-based shares. Instead of selling stock in the market, shares were retained by the issuer at a value of $26.27 per share to cover the related tax liability associated with the equity award.

What are the vesting terms of Joseph T. Javitz’s new deferred stock units at CNOB?

The 3,687 deferred stock units vest over three years. One-third vests on March 25, 2027, another third on March 25, 2028, and the final third on March 25, 2029, and the grant is subject to forfeiture until vesting occurs as scheduled.

How many ConnectOne Bancorp shares does Joseph T. Javitz own after these transactions?

After these compensation-related transactions, Javitz directly holds 25,277.435 shares of ConnectOne Bancorp common stock. This total includes 830.655 shares acquired previously under a dividend reinvestment plan, reflecting his cumulative directly held equity position in the company.

Were Joseph T. Javitz’s CNOB transactions open-market buys or sells?

The transactions were equity awards and tax-withholding, not open-market trades. He received shares from earned performance units and a deferred stock unit grant, while a portion of shares was withheld to pay taxes, so no discretionary market purchases or sales were reported.