Columbia Financial to Acquire Northfield Bancorp in $600M Deal, Creating One of Three Largest Regional Banks
ByAinvest
Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 5:38 am ET1min read
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Columbia Financial plans to acquire Northfield Bancorp in a deal valued at $600 million, potentially creating one of the three largest regional banks. The merger and second-step conversion will create opportunities for Columbia Financial to expand its operations and customer base. The deal is expected to be completed in 2023, pending regulatory approvals.
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