James A. Christy, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of Provident Bank, filed a Form 4 on September 15, 2026, reporting the sale of 3,000 shares of Provident Financial Services Inc common stock on September 14, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Shares sold: James A. Christy disposed of 3,000 shares of common stock on September 14, 2026.
  • Sale price: The shares were sold at $23.36 each, per the filing.
  • Direct ownership after transaction: Christy directly holds 43,083 shares of common stock following the reported sale.
  • Indirect ownership: An additional 27,177 shares are held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, according to the filing.
  • Reporting person's role: Christy is identified as EVP and Chief Risk Officer of Provident Bank, an officer of the issuer.
  • Filing signed: The form was signed by Chao Huang pursuant to a Power of Attorney, dated September 15, 2026.

Christy's Share Sale and Beneficial Ownership at Provident Financial Services

According to the Form 4 filed with the SEC, James A. Christy, who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of Provident Bank, reported a sale of 3,000 shares of Provident Financial Services Inc (NYSE:PFS) common stock. The transaction occurred on September 14, 2026, at a price of $23.36 per share. The transaction code recorded is "S," indicating an open-market sale.

Following the reported transaction, the filing discloses that Christy directly owns 43,083 shares of common stock. In addition, the filing reports 27,177 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. A footnote in the filing states that the 401(k) holdings "reflect transactions not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended."

No derivative securities transactions were reported in Table II of the filing. The Form 4 was filed by one reporting person and was submitted on September 15, 2026, with the signature provided by Chao Huang acting pursuant to a Power of Attorney on behalf of Christy.

What Was Disclosed

The filing discloses a sale of 3,000 shares of Provident Financial Services Inc common stock by EVP and CRO James A. Christy on September 14, 2026, at $23.36 per share, with direct beneficial ownership of 43,083 shares remaining after the transaction.