On April 29, 2021, Laura L. Brooks informed the board of directors that she would resign her positions on the boards of directors of Provident Financial Services, Inc. and Provident Bank for personal reasons, effective May 1, 2021. Ms. Brooks’ resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company or its board of directors on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Effective upon Ms. Brook’s resignation as a director, the size of the Company’s board of directors will be reduced from 14 to 13 members.