# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001560350
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-121865
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
**Character Count:** 10433
**Document Hash:** c9d7c1421afe5bbfce680f3cced472ac
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-121865.hdr.sgml**: 20260324

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-121865

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 4

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260320

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260324

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260324

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** KENNEDY DOUGLAS L
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001560350

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-16197
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26786507

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP
- **STREET 2:** 500 HILLS DRIVE, SUITE 300
- **CITY:** BEDMINSTER
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07921-1538
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001050743
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** COMMERCIAL BANKS, NEC [6029]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 223537895
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NJ
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 500 HILLS DRIVE
- **CITY:** BEDMINSTER
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07921
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 9082340700

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 500 HILLS DRIVE
- **CITY:** BEDMINSTER
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07921

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

## FORM 4

### STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

[ ] 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.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>KENNEDY DOUGLAS L<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>500 HILLS DRIVE, SUITE 300<br>PO BOX 700<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>BEDMINSTER, NJ 07921<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2026-03-20 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [ ] 10% Owner<br>[X] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_President & CEO_ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP [ PGC ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[X] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[ ] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | Amount | (A) or (D) | Price | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-20 |  | M |  | 3896 | A | <sup>(1)</sup> | 43024.749 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-20 |  | F<sup>(2)</sup> |  | 1993 | D | $33.18 | 41031.749 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-20 |  | M |  | 3494 | A | <sup>(3)</sup> | 44525.749 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-20 |  | F<sup>(2)</sup> |  | 1788 | D | $33.18 | 42737.749 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-20 |  | M |  | 3674 | A | <sup>(4)</sup> | 212533 | I | Rabbi Trust<sup>(5)</sup> |
| Common Stock | 2026-03-20 |  | M |  | 18097 | A | <sup>(6)</sup> | 230630 | I | Rabbi Trust<sup>(5)</sup> |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 18621 | I | 401(k) |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10893.3410 | I | Employee Stock Purchase Plan |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | (A) | (D) | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(1)</sup> | 2026-03-20 |  | M |  |  | 3896 | <sup>(1)</sup> | <sup>(1)</sup> | Common Stock | 3896 | <sup>(1)</sup> | 7793 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(7)</sup> | 2026-03-20 |  | A |  | 16150 |  | <sup>(7)</sup> | <sup>(7)</sup> | Common Stock | 16150 | <sup>(7)</sup> | 16150 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(4)</sup> | 2026-03-20 |  | M |  |  | 3674 | <sup>(4)</sup> | <sup>(4)</sup> | Common Stock | 3674 | <sup>(4)</sup> | 3678 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(3)</sup> | 2026-03-20 |  | M |  |  | 3494 | <sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | Common Stock | 3494 | <sup>(3)</sup> | 6990 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(6)</sup> | 2026-03-20 |  | M |  |  | 18097 | <sup>(6)</sup> | <sup>(6)</sup> | Common Stock | 18097 | <sup>(6)</sup> | 0 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(8)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  | <sup>(8)</sup> | <sup>(8)</sup> | Common Stock | 17534 |  | 17534 | D |  |
| Restricted Stock Units | <sup>(9)</sup> | 2026-03-20 |  | A |  | 24225 |  | <sup>(9)</sup> | <sup>(9)</sup> | Common Stock | 24225 | <sup>(9)</sup> | 24225 | D |  |
| Phantom Stock | <sup>(10)</sup> | 2026-03-20 |  | M |  |  | 3440 | <sup>(10)</sup> | <sup>(10)</sup> | Common Stock | 3440 | <sup>(10)</sup> | 3441 | D |  |
| Phantom Stock | <sup>(11)</sup> | 2026-03-20 |  | M |  | 2828 |  | <sup>(11)</sup> | <sup>(11)</sup> | Common Stock | 2828 | <sup>(11)</sup> | 0 | D |  |
| Phantom Stock | <sup>(12)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  | <sup>(12)</sup> | <sup>(12)</sup> | Common Stock | <sup>(12)</sup> |  | 15482 | D |  |

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### Footnotes:

(1) On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 11,689 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, 2023, the reporting person was granted 17,472 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in five equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2024.  Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.

(4) On March 20, 2022, the reporting person was granted 18,374 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in five equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2024.  Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.

(5) Held indirectly through a rabbi trust pursuant to a non-qualified deferred compensation plan.

(6) On March 20, 2023, the reporting person was granted 26,208 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting on the third anniversary of the grant if certain performance conditions are met.  Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock. 18,097 restricted stock units vested.

(7) On March 20, 2026, the reporting person was granted 16,150 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2027.  Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.

(8) On March 20, 2025, the reporting person was granted 17,534 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting on the third anniversary of the grant if certain performance conditions are met.  Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.

(9) On March 20, 2026, the reporting person was granted 24,225 restricted stock units (RSUs), vesting on the third anniversary of the grant if certain performance conditions are met.  Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of PGC common stock.

(10) On March 20, 2024, the reporting person was granted 10,321 phantom stock shares, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2025.  Upon vesting, each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.

(11) On March 20, 2021, the reporting person was granted 14,127 phantom stock shares, vesting in five equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2022.  Upon vesting, each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.

(12) On March 20, 2024, the reporting person was granted 15,482 phantom stock shares, vesting on the third anniversary of the grant if certain performance conditions are met.  Upon vesting, each phantom share is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.

**Signature:** Douglas L. Kennedy  
**Date:** 2026-03-24

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).

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