Provident Financial Services Inc. is a holding company for The Provident Bank (the Bank). The Bank is a New Jersey-chartered capital stock savings bank. As a community and customer-oriented institution, the Bank provides personal service and customer convenience in serving the financial needs of the individuals, families and businesses residing in its primary markets areas. It attracts deposits from the general public and businesses in the areas surrounding its banking offices and uses those funds, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, to originate commercial real estate loans, residential mortgage loans, commercial business loans and consumer loans. It also invests in mortgage-backed securities and other permissible investments. Its primary market area includes a mix of urban and suburban communities, and has a mix of industries, including pharmaceutical, manufacturing companies, network communications, insurance and financial services, healthcare and retail.