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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 17, 2003
PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-31566 42-1547151
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
830 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306-4599
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (201) 333-1000
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On July 17, 2003, Provident Financial Services, Inc. declared a quarterly
dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock. A copy of the press release
announcing this dividend is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release dated July 17, 2003
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
DATE: July 18, 2003 By: /s/ Paul M. Pantozzi
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Paul M. Pantozzi
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President