PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (NYSE:PFS) Files An 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (NYSE:PFS) Files An 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On April 28, 2017, Provident Financial Services, Inc. (the
Company) issued a press release reporting its financial results
for the three months ended March 31, 2017. A copy of the press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is being
furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed filed for any
purpose.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on April 27,
2017 (the Annual Meeting). A total of 60,468,045 shares were
present or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting. The
matters considered and voted on by the Companys stockholders at
the Annual Meeting and the vote of the stockholders were as
follows:
Matter 1. >The election of three directors, each for a
three-year term.
Nominee
Shares Voted For
Shares Withheld
Broker Non-Votes
Robert Adamo
50,591,135
682,464
9,194,446
Laura L. Brooks
50,721,945
551,654
9,194,446
Terence Gallagher
50,687,180
586,419
9,194,446
Carlos Hernandez
49,394,877
1,878,722
9,194,446
Matter 2.>>An advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the
compensation paid to the named executive officers.
Shares Voted For
Shares Voted Against
Shares Voted Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
49,762,036
1,159,684
351,879
9,194,446
Matter 3.>>An advisory (non-binding) vote on the frequency
of stockholder voting on executive compensation.
One Year
Two Years
Three Years
Abstain
36,900,404
331,161
13,904,905
137,129
Matter 4. The ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the
Companys independent public accounting firm for the year ending
December 31, 2017.
Shares Voted For
Shares Voted Against
Shares Voted Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
58,650,025
1,557,052
260,968
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 28, 2017, the Company announced that its Board of
Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per common
share, payable on May 31, 2017 to stockholders of record on May
15, 2017.
This announcement was included as part of the press release
announcing financial results for the three months ended March 31,
2017>and attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. A copy of
the press release is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be
deemed filed for any purpose.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a)
Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. Not
applicable.
(b)
Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable.
(c)
Shell Company Transactions. Not applicable.
(d)
Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
99.1
Press release issued by the Company on April 28,
2017>announcing its financial results for the three
months ended March 31, 2017>and the declaration of a
quarterly cash dividend.


About PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (NYSE:PFS)

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.

PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (NYSE:PFS) Recent Trading Information

PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (NYSE:PFS) closed its last trading session down -0.15 at 26.29 with 160,479 shares trading hands.