Provident Financial EVP sells 3,000 shares at $23.36

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC (PFS) executive James A. Christy, EVP and Chief Risk Officer of Provident Bank, reported selling 3,000 shares of common stock on September 14, 2026 at $23.36 per share in a sale described as an open market or private transaction. After this sale, he held 43,083 shares directly and an additional 27,177 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, with those plan-related movements described as transactions not required to be reported under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 3,000 shares

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Christy James A.

Role EVP, CRO of Provident Bank

Sold 3,000 shs ($70K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	3,000	$23.36	$70K
holding	Common Stock F1	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 43,083 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 27,177 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))

Footnotes (1)

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

Key Figures

Shares sold: 3,000 shares Sale price per share: $23.36 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 43,083 shares +2 more

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Shares sold 3,000 shares Common stock sale by James A. Christy on September 14, 2026

Sale price per share $23.36 per share Price for the 3,000 Provident Financial Services shares sold

Direct holdings after transaction 43,083 shares Common stock directly owned by James A. Christy after the sale

Indirect 401(k) holdings 27,177 shares Common stock held indirectly by James A. Christy through a 401(k) plan

Net share change from reported trades 3,000 shares disposed Net effect of reported buy/sell activity for the period

Key Terms

Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 401(k), Common Stock

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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 Exchange Act of 1934"

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.

401(k) financial

"Indirect ownership of common stock is reported as held 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.

Common Stock financial

"James A. Christy reported transactions in shares of Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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What insider transaction did PFS executive James A. Christy report?

James A. Christy reported selling 3,000 shares of Provident Financial Services common stock on September 14, 2026 at $23.36 per share in a transaction described as an open market or private sale.

What are James A. Christy’s direct PFS share holdings after this transaction?

After the reported sale, James A. Christy directly owned 43,083 shares of Provident Financial Services common stock, as of the September 14, 2026 transaction date.

Does James A. Christy hold PFS shares indirectly, such as through a 401(k) plan?

Yes. The filing reports that James A. Christy held 27,177 shares of Provident Financial Services common stock indirectly through a 401(k) plan as of September 14, 2026.

Were James A. Christy’s plan-related PFS transactions required to be reported under Section 16?

No. A footnote states that the 401(k)-related entry reflects transactions not required to be reported under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and instead updates the indirect holdings figure.

Was the PFS share sale by James A. Christy under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The disclosure indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is associated with the reported transactions by James A. Christy.

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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^*

Christy James A.

(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, CRO of Provident Bank

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/14/2026

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	09/14/2026		S		3,000	D	$23.36	43,083	D
Common Stock								27,177(1)	I	By 401(k)

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.

Remarks:

	/s/Chao Huang, Pursuant to Power of Attorney	09/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)