Provident Financial Services (PFS) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on May 21, 2026, to elect four directors, approve executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratify KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

• Proxy materials are available online, and shareholders can vote via internet, phone, mail, or during the meeting.

• The board encourages prompt voting and values shareholder engagement, with a record date of March 27, 2026, for voting eligibility.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on the election of four directors for three-year terms, an advisory say-on-pay vote, and ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor.

• The board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Procedures for shareholder proposals and director nominations are detailed, with deadlines for submission for the 2027 meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of 13 members, with 76% independent and an average tenure of 6 years; six directors added in the last five years.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation and Human Capital, Finance, Governance/Nominating, Enterprise Risk, and Technology, all with independent chairs.

• Annual board and committee evaluations are conducted, and there is a majority voting policy for uncontested director elections.

• The board maintains robust stock ownership guidelines and a code of business conduct and ethics.