PFS.NYSEProvident Financial Services INC

Form 4: Provident Financial Services Executive Chairman Sells Over 55,000 Shares in Pre-Planned Transaction

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Insider Transaction Report 13 June 2025 2:35 PM

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Christopher P. Martin, Executive Chairman of Provident Financial Services Inc., sold 55,668 shares of common stock for approximately $17.065 per share through a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Summary

Christopher P. Martin, the Executive Chairman and a Director of Provident Financial Services Inc. (PFS), reported a sale of common stock.
On June 11, 2025, Mr. Martin disposed of 55,668 shares of PFS common stock.
The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $17.065 per share, with individual transaction prices ranging from $17.060 to $17.074.
This transaction was conducted pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 pre-arranged trading plan.
Following the reported transaction, Mr. Martin directly beneficially owns 601,050 shares of common stock.
Additionally, Mr. Martin indirectly beneficially owns 26,413 shares through an ESOP and 206,507 shares through a 401(k) Plan.
Mr. Martin also holds various stock options with exercise prices ranging from $18.70 to $27.25, all of which are fully vested.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. While an insider sale can be seen as a negative signal, the fact that it was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan mitigates concerns that it's based on new, adverse information. The executive also retains substantial holdings.

Positives

The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating it was a pre-scheduled transaction and not a reaction to new, negative material information.
Despite the sale, the Executive Chairman retains a substantial beneficial ownership of 601,050 direct shares, plus significant indirect holdings through employee plans, demonstrating continued alignment with shareholder interests.

Negatives

An insider sale by a high-ranking executive, such as the Executive Chairman, can sometimes be perceived negatively by the market, regardless of the reason, potentially leading to short-term investor concern.

Risks

The primary risk associated with this filing is the potential for negative market perception following an insider sale, which could put downward pressure on the stock price, even if the sale is pre-planned.

Future Outlook

This Form 4 filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing reports an individual insider transaction and does not provide broader industry context or trends. It is specific to the trading activity of a key executive at Provident Financial Services Inc.

Comparison to Industry Standards

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: May interpret the insider sale with caution, though the Rule 10b5-1 plan should alleviate significant concerns. The substantial remaining holdings indicate continued alignment.
Employees: No direct impact indicated by this filing.
Customers: No direct impact indicated by this filing.
Suppliers: No direct impact indicated by this filing.
Creditors: No direct impact indicated by this filing.

Key Dates

Date	Description
02/24/2017	Date exercisable for stock options with an exercise price of $18.70 and an expiration date of 02/24/2026.
03/07/2018	Date exercisable for stock options with an exercise price of $26.31 and an expiration date of 03/07/2027.
03/05/2019	Date exercisable for stock options with an exercise price of $25.58 and an expiration date of 03/05/2028.
03/04/2020	Date exercisable for stock options with an exercise price of $27.25 and an expiration date of 03/04/2029.
03/03/2021	Date exercisable for stock options with an exercise price of $20.62 and an expiration date of 03/03/2030.
03/03/2022	Date exercisable for stock options with an exercise price of $20.66 and an expiration date of 03/03/2031.
03/02/2023	Date exercisable for stock options with an exercise price of $23.70 and an expiration date of 03/02/2032.
06/11/2025	Date of common stock transaction (sale of 55,668 shares).
06/13/2025	Date of filing of the Form 4.

Recommendation

hold

Keywords

Provident Financial Services, PFS, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, Executive Chairman, Christopher P. Martin, Rule 10b5-1, Financial Services, Banking

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