# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000712771
**File Stem:** 0001437749-25-021207
**Filing Date:** 2025-6
**Character Count:** 8160
**Document Hash:** 15aa8ca3033d916e5dbcfa7579342355
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001437749-25-021207.hdr.sgml**: 20250625

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001437749-25-021207

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250625

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250625

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250625

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000712771
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 521273725
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NJ
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40751
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251070965

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 301 SYLVAN AVENUE
- **CITY:** ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07632
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2018168900

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 301 SYLVAN AVENUE
- **CITY:** ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07632

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CENTER BANCORP INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

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**FORM 8-K**

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)**

 **of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 25, 2025**

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**CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **New Jersey** | **000-11486** | **52-1273725** |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |

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**301 Sylvan Avenue**

**Englewood Cliffs**,**New Jersey07632**

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

**(**844**)**266-2548**

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

**N/A**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common stock | &nbsp;&nbsp; CNOB | NASDAQ |
| Depositary Shares (each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 5.25% Series A Non-Cumulative, perpetual preferred stock) | &nbsp;&nbsp; CNOBP | NASDAQ |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 8.01. Other Events.**

On June 25, 2025, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

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| 99.1 | [Press Release dated June 25, 2025](ex_833669.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURE**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.** | **ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.** |
| Date: June 25, 2025 | By:  | <u>/s/ William S. Burns</u> |
|  |  | William S. Burns |
|  |  | Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**ConnectOne Bancorp Strengthens Executive Leadership By Appointing Legal Advisor Robert Schwartz to General Counsel** 

*Industry Veteran Joins Leadership Team* 

**ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J, [DATE],** -- ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNOB) (the "Company" or "ConnectOne"), parent company of ConnectOne Bank (the "Bank"), announced the appointment of Robert A. Schwartz as General Counsel, effective June 1, 2025. This strategic appointment reinforces ConnectOne's commitment to strengthening executive leadership capabilities as it accelerates growth following the successful completion of its <u>merger</u> with First of Long Island Corporation (formerly Nasdaq: FLIC).

A recognized leader in the banking industry with deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and bank regulatory frameworks, Schwartz brings decades of legal and strategic experience to ConnectOne. In this role, he will advise the Board of Directors and executive leadership on legal, regulatory and business risks in an evolving operating environment. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for ConnectOne, as the Company recently reached nearly $14 billion in assets.

Schwartz has served as a trusted legal advisor to ConnectOne since its inception, playing a foundational role in the Bank's formation, IPO and multiple transactions throughout its 20-year history.

"Mr. Schwartz has been an integral player to the bank since day one, and we look forward to working with him in this new capacity," said Frank Sorrentino III, ConnectOne's Chairman & CEO. "His ability to balance legal acumen with business strategy will be instrumental in driving the success of the newly expanded institution as we prepare for our next chapter of growth. Bringing someone of his caliber in-house reflects the strength of our platform and our focus on building an industry-leading leadership team."

"After two decades of helping ConnectOne navigate many major milestones—from our formation to our IPO to strategic acquisitions—I'm energized to now lead our legal strategy from within," said Schwartz. "This transition from trusted advisor to executive team member is a testament to ConnectOne's ambitious vision. Together, we're positioned to capitalize on the growing opportunities in today's dynamic banking landscape."

Prior to joining the bank, Schwartz served as a Partner at Windels Marx, where he specialized in advising financial institutions on mergers and acquisitions, and bank regulatory and securities law. Schwartz holds a J.D. from Fordham Law School and a B.A. from Fordham University. He is a member of both the New Jersey and New York Bar.

**About ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.**<br> ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc., is a modern financial services company that operates, through its subsidiary, ConnectOne Bank, and the Bank's fintech subsidiary, BoeFly, Inc. ConnectOne Bank is a high-performing commercial bank offering a full suite of banking & lending products and services that focus on small to middle-market businesses. BoeFly, Inc. is a fintech marketplace that connects borrowers in the franchise space with funding solutions through a network of partner banks. ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol "CNOB," and information about ConnectOne may be found at <u>https://www.connectonebank.com</u>.

**Investor Contact:**

William S. Burns<br> Senior Executive VP & CFO<br> 201.816.4474: <u>bburns@cnob.com</u>

**Media Contact:**

Shannan Weeks, MWW<br> 732.299.7890: <u>sweeks@mww.com</u>