Investigation into Northfield Bancorp and Columbia Financial Merger
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 4d ago
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- Merger Investigation Launched: Former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti and his law firm Kahn Swick & Foti are investigating the proposed merger between Northfield Bancorp and Columbia Financial to assess the fairness of the merger process and its impact on Northfield shareholders.
- Merger Terms Details: Under the proposal, each share of Northfield will be converted into either 1.425 to 1.465 shares of the holding company or cash, with cash options capped at 30%, requiring shareholders to consider the final independent valuation when making their choice.
- Shareholder Rights Concern: KSF is evaluating whether the merger is fair, particularly regarding the potential impact on Northfield shareholders, ensuring that their interests are adequately protected throughout the transaction.
- Legal Consultation Opportunity: KSF offers no-obligation legal consultation services, allowing shareholders to contact the managing partner via email or phone to learn more about their legal rights and options regarding the merger.
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Analyst Views on NFBK
Wall Street analysts forecast NFBK stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NFBK is 12.00 USD with a low forecast of 12.00 USD and a high forecast of 12.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Current: 13.580
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12.00
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12.00
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12.00
Current: 13.580
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12.00
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12.00
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12.00
About NFBK
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Northfield Bank (the Bank). The Bank conducts business from its operations center located in Woodbridge, New Jersey, its home office located at a branch in Staten Island, New York, and its 36 additional branch offices located in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the New Jersey counties of Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Union. The Bank’s principal business consists of originating multifamily and commercial real estate loans, construction and land loans, commercial and industrial loans, and home equity loans and lines of credit. The Bank offers a variety of deposit accounts, including certificates of deposit, passbook, statement, money market savings and transaction deposit accounts, which are Northfield Bank’s primary source of funds for its lending and investing activities. The Bank also borrows funds, principally through Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of New York (FHLBNY) advances and repurchase agreements with brokers.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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