PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC 8-K

What Happened

• Provident Financial Services, Inc. filed an 8-K disclosing that Adriano M. Duarte, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Duarte will continue to serve as Chief Accounting Officer while leading the Company's finance functions.
• The filing also reports that James P. Dunigan retired from the Board of Directors and Provident Bank on June 18, 2026 after more than eight years of service.

Key Details

• Effective date of CFO appointment: July 1, 2026.
• Duarte’s current title: Executive Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer; he will continue in that role in addition to CFO duties.
• Duarte’s responsibilities as CFO will include accounting, FP&A, treasury, investor relations, corporate strategy, financial reporting, tax, facilities and financial risk management.
• There are no special arrangements, no family relationships with other executives or directors, and no related-party transactions reportable under Item 404(a) involving Mr. Duarte.
• The appointment was disclosed under Regulation FD and a press release dated June 23, 2026 was filed as Exhibit 99.1.

Why It Matters

• The internal promotion gives investors clarity on financial leadership and continuity in accounting and finance oversight ahead of future reporting and capital decisions.
• As CFO, Mr. Duarte will be a primary contact for investor relations and financial reporting, making this an important governance and operational change for holders of the Company’s securities.