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Provident Financial Services, Inc. reports developments tied to its role as the holding company for Provident Bank, a community-focused financial institution serving New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and parts of New York. The bank provides commercial and consumer banking, digital banking, branch-based services, fiduciary and wealth management services through Beacon Trust Company, and insurance services through Provident Protection Plus, Inc.
Recurring news includes quarterly earnings, net interest income, loan and deposit trends, credit quality, noninterest revenue, and capital returns through common-stock dividends. Company updates also cover middle market and asset-based lending activity, wealth management staffing and advisory capabilities, investor relations, and other operating changes across the banking, wealth, and insurance businesses.
Provident Protection Plus, serving New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, has been named an elite independent insurance agency by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) in their "Best Practices" study.
Out of over 2,600 nominees, only 282 agencies qualified, and Provident Protection Plus excelled in operational excellence. This recognition highlights the agency's customer-first philosophy, as noted by President & CEO George Lista. Since 1993, the Big “I” has recognized high-performing agencies to encourage best practices across the industry.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS) reported a net income of $43.4 million or $0.58 per share for Q3 2022, a rise from $39.2 million or $0.53 per share in Q2 2022. Year-to-date income totaled $126.6 million, down from $130.6 million the previous year. Notable earnings were affected by $2.9 million in merger-related costs. The net interest margin increased by 30 basis points to 3.51%, backed by strong loan growth. Despite an $8.4 million provision for credit losses due to economic forecasts, the company’s loan pipeline remains robust at $1.46 billion.
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Provident Financial Services (NYSE: PFS) will release its quarterly financial results for the period ending September 30, 2022, on October 28, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. (ET). Following the release, a conference call will be held at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the results, accessible via multiple phone lines and an internet webcast. As of June 30, 2022, the company reported assets totaling $13.7 billion, operating branches in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, along with wealth management and insurance services.
Provident Financial Services and Lakeland Bancorp have announced a merger valued at approximately $1.3 billion, forming a super-community bank in New Jersey. The merged entity will have more than $25 billion in assets and $20 billion in deposits. The merger aims to enhance scale, profitability, and customer service, combining two banks with similar cultures. Notably, 2024 projected GAAP earnings per share accretion is expected to be around 24%. The transaction is set to close in Q2 2023, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS) reported Q2 2022 net income of $39.2 million, or $0.53 per share, down from $44.0 million in Q1 2022. For the first half of 2022, net income totaled $83.2 million, compared to $93.3 million in 2021. The commercial loan portfolio grew 17.3% annualized, reaching $8.48 billion, while net interest margin expanded to 3.21%. However, a $3 million provision for credit losses was recorded. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share payable on August 26, 2022.
Provident Bank has announced a funding commitment of $475,000 to five non-profit organizations through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs' Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) Program for fiscal year 2022. The funding aims to support revitalization efforts in distressed neighborhoods, focusing on housing, economic development, entrepreneurship, job training, and social services. Notable recipients include Garden State Community Development Corporation and Jewish Renaissance Foundation. This investment aligns with Provident Bank's commitment to community development.
Provident Protection Plus, formerly known as SB One Insurance Agency, has rebranded to align with its parent company, Provident Bank. This name change emphasizes their commitment to providing a comprehensive suite of financial products and services. CEO George Lista assured clients that service quality remains unchanged, promising to deliver innovative insurance solutions. The agency, with over 65 years of experience, serves New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, collaborating with over 20 top insurance carriers.