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): June 8, 2004
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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 (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction 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
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure
On June 8, 2004, Provident Financial Services, Inc. and First Sentinel
Bancorp, Inc. issued a joint press release announcing that The Provident Bank
received approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the New
Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance to complete its merger with First
Savings Bank. A copy of the joint press release, dated as of June 8, 2004, is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Joint press release dated June 8, 2004
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: June 8, 2004 By: /s/ Paul M. Pantozzi
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Paul M. Pantozzi
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
and President
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Joint press release dated June 8, 2004.