Insider Smith Files Form 4 for Peapack Gladstone Financial
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Smith Gregory Martin |
| Form Type | 4 |
| Filed Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 4 |
| Reading Time | 5 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Complexity: simple
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: insider-trading, form-4, ownership-change
TL;DR
**Insider Gregory Martin Smith filed a Form 4 for Peapack Gladstone Financial, but the transaction details aren't in this summary.**
AI Summary
Gregory Martin Smith, a reporting insider for Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp., filed a Form 4 on March 24, 2026, indicating changes in his beneficial ownership of the company's securities. While the filing details specific transactions, the provided text does not include the actual transaction data (e.g., shares bought/sold, price). This matters to investors because insider transactions can signal management's confidence (or lack thereof) in the company's future performance, potentially influencing stock price.
Why It Matters
This filing signals that an insider, Gregory Martin Smith, has made a transaction in Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp. shares, which can be an important indicator for investors.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing is purely administrative, reporting a change in beneficial ownership, and does not inherently carry significant risk without transaction details.
Analyst Insight
Investors should look for the full Form 4 document to understand the specific nature (buy/sell, quantity, price) of Gregory Martin Smith's transaction to gauge potential insider sentiment.
Key Players & Entities
- Smith Gregory Martin (person) — Reporting insider for Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp.
- PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP (company) — Issuer of the securities
- 0001778117 (person) — CIK for Smith Gregory Martin
- 0001050743 (company) — CIK for PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP
- 2026-03-24 (date) — Filing Date and Accepted Date
- 2026-03-20 (date) — Period of Report
FAQ
Who is the reporting person in this Form 4 filing?
The reporting person is Smith Gregory Martin, with CIK 0001778117.
Which company's securities are involved in this filing?
The securities belong to PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP, with CIK 0001050743.
When was this Form 4 filing submitted and accepted by the SEC?
The filing was submitted and accepted on March 24, 2026.
What is the business address of Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp. as listed in the filing?
The business address for Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp. is 500 HILLS DRIVE SUITE 300 BEDMINSTER NJ 07921.
What is the SIC code for Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp.?
The SIC code for Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp. is 6029, which corresponds to Commercial Banks, NEC.
Filing Stats: 1,213 words · 5 min read · ~4 pages · Grade level 7.3 · Accepted 2026-03-24 14:27:45
Filing Documents
- ownership.html (4)
- ownership.xml (4) — 33KB
- 0001193125-26-121496.txt ( ) — 35KB
From the Filing
SEC FORM 4 SEC Form 4 FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0287 Estimated average burden hours per response: 0.5 Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b). Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10. 1. Name and Address of Reporting Person * Smith Gregory Martin (Last) (First) (Middle) 500 HILLS DRIVE, SUITE 300 PO BOX 700 (Street) BEDMINSTER NEW JERSEY 07921 (City) (State) (Zip) UNITED STATES (Country) 2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP [ PGC ] 5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable) Director 10% Owner X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below) SEVP, President Comml Banking 2a. Foreign Trading Symbol 3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year) 03/20/2026 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 03/20/2026 M 1,640 A (1) 7,068 D Common Stock 03/20/2026 F (2) 562 D $ 33.18 6,506 D Common Stock 03/20/2026 M 1,570 A (3) 8,076 D Common Stock 03/20/2026 F (2) 538 D $ 33.18 7,538 D Common Stock 03/20/2026 M 1,559 A (4) 9,097 D Common Stock 03/20/2026 F (2) 534 D $ 33.18 8,563 D Common Stock 03/20/2026 M 8,075 A (5) 16,638 D Common Stock 03/20/2026 F (2) 2,766 D $ 33.18 13,872 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 Restricted Stock Units (1) 03/20/2026 M 1,640 (1) (1) Common Stock 1,640 (1) 3,282 D Restricted Stock Units (6) 03/20/2026 A 6,863 (6) (6) Common Stock 6,863 (6) 6,863 D Restricted Stock Units (3) 03/20/2026 M 1,570 (3) (3) Common Stock 1,570 (3) 1,573 D Restricted Stock Units (4) 03/20/2026 M 1,559 (4) (4) Common Stock 1,559 (4) 3,120 D Restricted Stock Units (5) 03/20/2026 M 8,075 (5) (5) Common Stock 8,075 (5) 0 D Restricted Stock Units (7) (7) (7) Common Stock 7,383 7,383 D Restricted Stock Units (8) 03/20/2026 A 10,294 (8) (8) Common Stock 10,294 (8) 10,294 D Phantom Stock (9) 03/20/2026 M 1,801 (9) (9) Common Stock 1,801 (9) 1,801 D Phantom Stock (10) 03/20/2026 M 754 (10) (10) Common Stock 754 (10) 0 D Phantom Stock (11) (11) (11) Common Stock 8,103 8,103 D Explanation of Responses: 1. On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 4,922 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2026. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock. 2. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from settlement of restricted stock units. 3. On March 20, 2022, the reporting person was granted 7,853 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in five equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2023. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock. 4. On March 20, 2023, the reporting person was granted 7,797 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in five equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2024. Upon vesting, each RSU converts int