Columbia Bank MHC plans to convert to a Capital Stock Corporation.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Fair Lawn
What You Should Do Next
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Review the Plan of Conversion
Visit the main office of Columbia Bank in Fair Lawn or its branch offices to inspect the Plan of Conversion and Reorganization before the approval process begins.
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Check Eligibility for Rights
Ensure you are eligible to receive nontransferable rights to subscribe for conversion stock by confirming your account status by December 31, 2024.
- 3
Submit Comments or Objections
If you have comments or objections regarding the Plan, prepare and submit them in writing to the Federal Reserve before the approval date.
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Stay Informed on Approval Status
Monitor updates from Columbia Bank regarding the approval process by the Federal Reserve and the voting process for MHC members.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the conversion of Columbia Bank MHC?
- There is no specific case number provided for this conversion.
- When was the Plan of Conversion adopted?
- The Plan of Conversion was adopted on January 31, 2026.
- Where can I find the Plan of Conversion for Columbia Bank?
- Copies of the Plan are available for inspection at the Bank's main office in Fair Lawn.
- What is the eligibility record date for account holders?
- The eligibility record date is December 31, 2024.
- Who needs to approve the Plan of Conversion?
- Approval is required from the Federal Reserve and a majority of MHC members.
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Full Notice Text
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Adoption of a Plan of Conversion to Convert Columbia Bank MHC Fair Lawn, New Jersey to a Capital Stock Corporation Notice is hereby given that on January 31, 2026 the Boards of Directors of Columbia Bank MHC (the “MHC”), Columbia Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Mid-Tier Company”), Columbia Financial, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Holding Company”), and Columbia Bank (the “Bank”), Fair Lawn, New Jersey, unanimously adopted a proposed Plan of Conversion and Reorganization pursuant to which the MHC will convert to stock form and reorganize into a stock holding company structure pursuant to which the Holding Company, a newly formed Maryland corporation, will own 100% of the common stock of the Bank. The Holding Company will exchange shares of its common stock for outstanding common stock of the Mid-Tier Company and will issue and offer for sale additional shares of its common stock. The proposed Plan of Conversion and Reorganization is subject to approval by (1) the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”), (2) at least a majority of the votes eligible to be cast by members of the MHC; and (3) the Mid-Tier Company's stockholders. December 31, 2024 has been established as the eligibility record date for determining the account holders entitled to receive nontransferable rights to subscribe for the conversion stock. Prior to approval, members of the MHC will have an opportunity to file written comments, including objections and materials supporting such objections, with the Federal Reserve. Copies of the Plan of Conversion and Reorganization are available for inspection by members of the MHC at the Bank's main office in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and its other branch offices. ($57.69)