ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNOB; “the company”) is a BHC headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, operating through main subsidiary, ConnectOne Bank (“the bank”), which operates 57 branches primarily across NJ and NY, with a smaller yet growing presence in FL. Its business model remains centered on small and middle-market clients, supported by a relationship-based approach and technology-enabled operating efficiency. CNOB holds the fifth-largest deposit market share in New Jersey among locally headquartered banks.
Given its focus on technology and a quicker delivery model, ConnectOne has generally reflected stronger organic growth, which has been supplemented by selective strategic acquisitions. Most recently, CNOB completed the acquisition of The First of Long Island Corporation (“FLIC”) in 2Q25, which added ~$4.1 billion of assets and expanded its reach across Long Island and NYC. The broader franchise remains commercially oriented, with ICRE,…
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