SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2003
PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-31566 42-1547151
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
830 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306-4599
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (201) 333-1000
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release dated April 29, 2003
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The following information is furnished pursuant to this Item 9 and in
satisfaction of Item 12, "Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition."
On April 29, 2003, Provident Financial Services, Inc. announced (1) its
operating results for the first quarter of 2003 and (2) the declaration of a
dividend. A copy of the press release dated April 29, 2003, describing operating
results for the first quarter of 2003 and the declaration of a dividend is
attached as Exhibit 99 to this report.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
DATE: April 29, 2003 By: /s/ Paul M. Pantozzi
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Paul M. Pantozzi
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
President