Provident Financial exec sells $487K in stock

PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC (PFS) reported an insider transaction by Vito Giannola, EVP & CRBO of Provident Bank.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC (PFS) reported an insider transaction by Vito Giannola, EVP & CRBO of Provident Bank. On 2026-08-18 he sold 20,000 shares of common stock in an open-market or private transaction at $24.36 per share, leaving 56,424 shares held directly. He also reports indirect holdings of 2,752 shares in a 401(k) account, which reflect transactions not required to be reported under Section 16, and 13,900 shares in an IRA, which reflect dividend reinvestment transactions.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 20,000 shares

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider Giannola Vito

Role EVP & CRBO of provident Bank

Sold 20,000 shs ($487K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	20,000	$24.36	$487K
holding	Common Stock F1	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock F2	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 56,424 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,752 shares (Indirect, By 401(k)); Common Stock — 13,900 shares (Indirect, By IRA)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Reflects transactions not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
2. F2. Reflects dividend reinvestment transactions

Key Figures

Shares sold: 20,000 shares Sale price: $24.36 per share Estimated transaction value: $487,200 +3 more

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Shares sold 20,000 shares Common Stock sale by Vito Giannola on 2026-08-18

Sale price $24.36 per share Per-share price for the 20,000-share sale of Common Stock

Estimated transaction value $487,200 20,000 shares sold at $24.36 per share

Direct holdings after transaction 56,424 shares Direct Common Stock ownership by Vito Giannola after sale

Indirect 401(k) holdings 2,752 shares Common Stock held indirectly by 401(k), reflecting transactions not required under Section 16

Indirect IRA holdings 13,900 shares Common Stock held indirectly by IRA, reflecting dividend reinvestment transactions

Key Terms

Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, dividend reinvestment transactions, indirect, 401(k), +1 more

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Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

"Reflects transactions not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities"

A provision of federal securities law that requires company insiders—directors, officers and large shareholders—to publicly report their stock holdings and trades and to surrender any “short-swing” profits from purchases and sales within a six-month window. It acts like a rule that forces leaders to announce their trades and prevents quick buy-sell windfalls, giving investors transparency into insider activity and reducing opportunities for unfair gain.

dividend reinvestment transactions financial

"Reflects dividend reinvestment transactions"

indirect financial

"Common Stock held indirectly By 401(k)"

401(k) financial

"nature_of_ownership By 401(k)"

A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.

IRA financial

"nature_of_ownership By IRA"

An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did PFS executive Vito Giannola report on this Form 4?

Vito Giannola reported a sale of 20,000 shares of Provident Financial Services Inc. common stock on 2026-08-18 in an open-market or private transaction, as well as updated post-transaction share holdings.

At what price did the PFS insider sell shares, and what was the total value?

The shares were sold at $24.36 per share. Multiplying 20,000 shares by $24.36 implies a transaction value of about $487,200, based purely on the reported share count and per-share price.

How many PFS shares does Vito Giannola hold directly after the reported sale?

After the reported sale, Vito Giannola holds 56,424 shares of Provident Financial Services Inc. common stock directly. This figure represents his direct ownership position following the 20,000-share disposition.

What indirect PFS share holdings does the insider report through retirement accounts?

He reports 2,752 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan and 13,900 shares held indirectly through an IRA, both in Provident Financial Services Inc. common stock, as of the same date.

What do the Form 4 footnotes say about the PFS insider’s 401(k) holdings?

The 401(k) holdings footnote states they reflect transactions not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, indicating those underlying movements did not trigger individual Form 4 reporting.

How were the indirect IRA holdings in PFS stock accumulated according to the filing?

The footnote explains the IRA position of 13,900 shares reflects dividend reinvestment transactions. This indicates additional PFS shares in the IRA were acquired through reinvested dividends rather than separate reported purchases.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/19/2026 - 10:45 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Giannola Vito

(Last) (First) (Middle)

239 WASHINGTON STREET

(Street)

JERSEY CITY NEW JERSEY 07302

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC [ PFS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & CRBO of provident Bank

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/18/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/18/2026		S		20,000	D	$24.36	56,424	D
Common Stock								2,752(1)	I	By 401(k)
Common Stock								13,900(2)	I	By IRA

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects transactions not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

2. Reflects dividend reinvestment transactions

Remarks:

	/s/Chao Huang, Pursuant to Power of Attorney	08/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)