Item 2. 02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On January 31, 2020, Provident Financial Services, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 31, 2020, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share, payable on February 28, 2020 to stockholders of record on February 14, 2020.

This announcement was included as part of the press release announcing financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019 and attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. A copy of the press release is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. Not applicable.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable.

(c) Shell Company Transactions. Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press release issued by the Company on January 31, 2020 announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019 and the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.

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