Provident Financial Services Announces CFO Transition and Annual Meeting Proposals

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Provident Financial Services filed its definitive proxy statement, detailing proposals for its May 21, 2026 Annual Meeting, including the election of directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and auditor ratification. The filing also announced the planned resignation of CFO Thomas M. Lyons by June 30, 2026, who will transition to a Special Advisor role.

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• CFO Transition Announced

  Thomas M. Lyons will resign as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer by June 30, 2026, and will transition to a Special Advisor role until January 31, 2027.

• Executive Vice Chairman Role Change

  Thomas J. Shara will no longer serve as Executive Vice Chairman effective May 15, 2026, but will remain a member of the Board of Directors.

• Annual Meeting Proposals Detailed

  The company will hold its virtual Annual Meeting on May 21, 2026, to vote on the election of four directors, an advisory resolution on executive compensation, and the ratification of KPMG LLP as its independent auditor.

• Executive Compensation Performance

  Named executive officers received 2025 cash incentives at 123.55% of target (Mr. Lista at 105.3%). However, 2023-2025 long-term equity awards vested at only 31.42% of target, impacted by the 2023 liquidity crisis.

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This definitive proxy statement provides shareholders with crucial information ahead of the upcoming Annual Meeting. The most significant development is the planned transition of CFO Thomas M. Lyons, who will resign by June 30, 2026, and move into a Special Advisor role until January 31, 2027. While a CFO change introduces some uncertainty, the planned transition period suggests an orderly succession. The filing also details executive compensation, noting that while cash incentives were strong in 2025, long-term equity awards for the 2023-2025 period vested significantly below target, reflecting the impact of the 2023 liquidity crisis on performance metrics. This demonstrates the pay-for-performance structure in action. Additionally, Executive Vice Chairman Thomas J. Shara will transition to a non-executive board role. Minor compliance issues were noted with late Form 4 filings for the Executive Chairman, attributed to administrative error. Investors should monitor the CFO succession process and the outcomes of the shareholder votes at the Annual Meeting.