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PFS (PFS) CEO LaBozzetta reports stock award vesting and tax withholding

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PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC President and CEO Anthony J. LaBozzetta reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding in Common Stock. He received a grant of 30,410 shares at no cost, tied to performance-vesting stock awards granted on May 20, 2024 that vested after meeting performance criteria.

To satisfy tax obligations, 10,416 shares were disposed of through a tax-withholding mechanism at $22.15 per share, which is not an open-market sale. Following these transactions, he holds 589,374 shares directly, plus indirect holdings through his son, spouse’s IRA, his IRA, and a 401(k) plan.

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Insider LABOZZETTA ANTHONY J
Role President and CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 30,410 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 10,416 $22.15 $231K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 589,374 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 2,722 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))
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Awarded shares 30,410 shares Grant/award acquisition of Common Stock
Tax-withheld shares 10,416 shares Shares disposed for tax withholding
Tax-withholding price $22.15 per share Price for tax-withholding disposition
Direct holdings after transactions 589,374 shares Common Stock held directly post-transaction
Indirect holdings by son 4,594 shares Common Stock held indirectly by son
Indirect holdings by spouse's IRA 5,482 shares Common Stock in spouse's IRA
Indirect holdings by IRA 3,904 shares Common Stock in reporting person's IRA
Indirect holdings by 401(k) 2,722 shares Common Stock in 401(k) plan
tax-withholding disposition financial
"10,416 shares were disposed of through a tax-withholding mechanism at $22.15 per share"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
performance-vesting stock awards financial
"Performance-vesting stock awards granted May 20, 2024 which vested based on meeting certain performance criteria"
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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
LABOZZETTA ANTHONY J

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/20/2026A30,410(1)A$0589,374D
Common Stock05/20/2026F10,416D$22.15578,958D
Common Stock2,722IBy 401(k)
Common Stock3,904Iby IRA
Common Stock5,482IBy Spouse's IRA
Common Stock4,594IBy Son
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Performance-vesting stock awards granted May 20, 2024 which vested based on meeting certain performance criteria.
Remarks:
/s/Chao Huang, Pursuant to Power of Attorney05/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did PFS CEO Anthony LaBozzetta report in this Form 4 filing?

He reported routine equity compensation activity. LaBozzetta received 30,410 Common Stock shares as a vested performance-based award and had 10,416 shares withheld at $22.15 per share to cover associated tax liabilities.

How many Provident Financial (PFS) shares does the CEO own after the transactions?

After the reported transactions, Anthony LaBozzetta holds 589,374 Common Stock shares directly. He also has additional indirect holdings through accounts such as his son’s account, his spouse’s IRA, his own IRA, and a 401(k) plan.

Was there an open-market sale of PFS stock in this Form 4?

No open-market sale was reported. The only disposition was 10,416 shares classified as a tax-withholding transaction at $22.15 per share, used to satisfy tax obligations on vested equity awards.

What is the nature of the 30,410-share award reported for PFS’s CEO?

The 30,410-share award is a grant of Common Stock at no cost. It represents performance-vesting stock awards originally granted on May 20, 2024, which vested upon meeting specified performance criteria, increasing the CEO’s direct share ownership.

What indirect Provident Financial (PFS) holdings are reported for the CEO?

Indirect holdings include 4,594 shares held by his son, 5,482 shares in his spouse’s IRA, 3,904 shares in his own IRA, and 2,722 shares in a 401(k) plan, all reported as indirect ownership positions in Common Stock.