FULTON FINANCIAL CORP 8-K

What Happened
Fulton Financial Corporation announced the closing of its merger with Blue Foundry Bancorp on April 1, 2026, via a press release attached to the Form 8‑K (Exhibit 99.1). The underlying Agreement and Plan of Merger is dated November 24, 2025 and was previously filed by Fulton on November 25, 2025 (incorporated by reference).

Key Details

• Press release announcing the closing was issued April 1, 2026 and is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8‑K.
• Merger agreement dated November 24, 2025 is incorporated by reference to Fulton’s Form 8‑K filed November 25, 2025 (Exhibit 2.1).
• Financial statements of the acquired business were not required under Rule 3‑05(b) of Regulation S‑X.
• Pro forma financial information was not required under Article 11 of Regulation S‑X.

Why It Matters
The Form 8‑K confirms the transaction is complete, which is a material corporate event for shareholders — it starts the post‑closing integration and any future reporting about combined results. However, this filing does not include financial statements or pro forma results for the acquired business, so investors should review the attached press release and prior merger filings for further terms and watch for upcoming reports or disclosures that quantify the deal’s financial impact.