Insider Trading March 23, 2026

Peapack-Gladstone Director Sells Small Stake as Company Moves to Redeem Debt and Grant Executive RSUs

Director Patrick Campion disposed of 340 shares in 2025; company announces $100M subordinated note redemption and performance RSUs for senior executives

By Leila Farooq PGC
Peapack-Gladstone Director Sells Small Stake as Company Moves to Redeem Debt and Grant Executive RSUs
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Director Patrick Campion sold 340 shares of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp (PGC) common stock on March 27, 2025 for $9,809. Subsequent filings show Campion converted Restricted Stock Units and received an award of new RSUs in March 2026. Separately, the company plans to redeem $100 million of subordinated notes and has approved performance-based RSUs for two senior executives, with the company stating it will remain well-capitalized after the redemption.

Key Points

  • Director Patrick Campion sold 340 shares on March 27, 2025 for $28.85 per share, totaling $9,809; the stock later traded at $34.44, near a 52-week high of $35.68 and up 19% year-to-date.
  • Campion converted 1,675 Restricted Stock Units into shares on March 20, 2026 and was granted 1,491 new RSUs on the same date that vest one year after grant.
  • Peapack-Gladstone plans to redeem $100 million of 3.50% fixed-to-floating subordinated notes due December 22, 2030, and has granted performance-based RSUs to two senior executives tied to retention through December 31, 2028; the company says it will remain well-capitalized after the redemption.

Director Patrick Campion of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp (NASDAQ: PGC) sold 340 shares of common stock on March 27, 2025, at a reported price of $28.85 per share, producing proceeds of $9,809.

The stock has risen since that sale, trading at $34.44 and approaching its 52-week high of $35.68. According to the figures cited, shares have delivered a 19% return year-to-date.

Regulatory filings provide additional detail about Campion's holdings and awards. A Form 4 submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission reports that Campion acquired 1,675 shares of common stock on March 20, 2026, as the result of Restricted Stock Units converting into shares.

On the same date, March 20, 2026, Campion was granted 1,491 Restricted Stock Units. Those RSUs are scheduled to vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant.

Market commentary included in the filings and related disclosures cites analysis from InvestingPro, which indicates that PGC appears undervalued at current levels. The InvestingPro reference notes that subscribers have access to comprehensive Fair Value estimates and seven additional ProTips for deeper investment insights.

Corporate actions at Peapack-Gladstone extend beyond insider transactions. The company announced its intention to redeem $100 million in subordinated notes. The securities targeted for redemption are the 3.50% fixed-to-floating rate notes due December 22, 2030.

The stated redemption price will equal the principal amount plus any accrued interest. In announcing the move, the company said it will remain well-capitalized following the redemption.

Separately, the firm has entered into performance-based restricted stock unit agreements with two senior executives. The agreements cover Douglas Kennedy, President and Chief Executive Officer, and John Babcock, Senior Executive Vice President and President of Private Wealth Management.

Those performance RSU awards are structured to encourage the executives to remain with the company through December 31, 2028, and the awards are contingent on the achievement of specific performance goals. The company disclosed these developments in press releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Context note - The filings and press materials referenced above form the basis for the transactions and corporate actions described.

Risks

  • The planned redemption of $100 million in subordinated notes is a material financing action; while the company states it will remain well-capitalized after the redemption, the final capital outcome depends on execution and is not guaranteed.
  • Insider transactions and subsequent awards of RSUs can create uncertainty about future share issuance and dilution, as Campion converted RSUs and was granted additional units that will vest over time.
  • Market valuation assessments vary - InvestingPro analysis cited in disclosures suggests PGC appears undervalued, but valuation judgments and investment signals carry inherent uncertainty for equity investors.

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