Provident Financial Services, Inc · NYSE:PFS

Provident Financial Services — Friedman Billings Ramsey 11th Annual Investor Conference (November 2004)

18 slides from Provident Financial Services's conference presentation, Nov 30, 2004

  1. Slide 1: Friedman Billings Ramsey 11th Annual Investor Conference

    Friedman Billings Ramsey 11th Annual Investor Conference November 30, 2004

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements

    Forward Looking Statements Certain statements contained herein are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period or

  3. Slide 3: Characteristics and Milestones

    Characteristics and Milestones Rich heritage: Bank founded 1839 Completed full conversion and initial public offering January 15, 2003 Listed on NYSE (PFS) Completed acquisition of First Sentinel Bancorp, Inc. July 14, 2004 Combination creates New Jersey’s 8th largest bank in deposit market share* 3

  4. Slide 4: Key Business Drivers

    Key Business Drivers Focused Operating Strategy Range and depth of offerings for Retail and Commercial Clients Dedicated Sales Team Effective Delivery with constant emphasis on Customer Service and Satisfaction Strong franchise in a market with superior demographics 78 branches in 10 New Jersey coun

  5. Slide 5: Key Strategic Initiatives

    Key Strategic Initiatives Retention and expansion of customer relationships Rational franchise expansion Achieve 50/50 mix of Commercial (C&I and C.R.E.) and Retail (1-4 Family and Consumer) loan portfolios Consistent commitment to asset quality and risk management Optimize ratio of core deposits to

  6. Slide 6: Financial Overview

    Financial Overview 12/31/2002 12/31/2003 9/30/2004 ($ in millions) Assets $ 3,919 $ 4,285 $ 6,540 Loans (net) $ 2,032 $ 2,217 $ 3,710 Deposits $ 3,243(1) $ 2,696 $ 4,092 Equity $ 326 $ 817 $ 1,135 Market Cap N/A $ 1,145 $ 1,304 Net Income ($ in millions) (9 months actual) $ 26.6 $ 18.7 (2) $ 32.2 EP

  7. Slide 7: Geographic Market

    Geographic Market First Sentinel acquisition has filled in geographic footprint and accommodates centralized lending operations Morris Somerset Middlesex Mercer Burlington Ocean Monmouth Richmond Union Essex Bergen Bronx Queens Kings Hudson New York Corporate HQ Jersey City, NJ Loan Center Woodbridg

  8. Slide 8: Key Factors for Competitive Success

    Key Factors for Competitive Success Continuing evolution from traditional thrift to full-service community bank Emphasis on core deposits (especially Business DDA) to build relationships and manage net interest margin Consistent expansion of commercial lending expertise “Business Advantage” suite of

  9. Slide 9: Deposit Mix

    Deposit Mix 12/31/02 Time 32% Convr. Escr.16% Savings, DDA, MMA 52% 12/31/03 Time 35% Savings, DDA, MMA 65% 9/30/04 Time 35% Savings, DDA, MMA 65%

  10. Slide 10: Building Commercial DDA

    Building Commercial DDA Increasing Relationships Number of accounts at period end 7,305 8,470 11,284 Sept., 2004 Business Checking Relationships (Non-Interest-Bearing accounts) Growing Balances Outstanding Balance at period-end ($ in millions) $129 $145 $218 Sept., 2004 Business Checking Deposits (N

  11. Slide 11: Loan Mix

    Loan Mix 12/31/02 30% CRE 1-4 Family 34% 14% Mtg. Warehouse C & I 9% Consumer 13% 12/31/03 29% CRE 11% C & I 13% Consumer 1-4 Family 47% 9/30/04 26% CRE 9% C & I 14% Consumer 1-4 Family 51%

  12. Slide 12: Portfolio Growth: Commercial & Industrial Loans

    Portfolio Growth Commercial & Industrial Loans Outstanding Balance at period-end ($ in millions) $190 $343 $251 Dec-02 Dec-03 Sept. 04 At 9/30/04: 81% total portfolio growth above 12/31/02 77% organic growth 4% growth as result of First Sentinel acquisition

  13. Slide 13: Portfolio Growth: Construction Loans

    Portfolio Growth Construction Loans Outstanding Balance at period-end ($ in millions) $96 Dec-02 $99 Dec-03 $232 Sept. 04 At 9/30/04: 142% total portfolio growth above 12/31/02 13% organic growth 129% growth as result of First Sentinel acquisition

  14. Slide 14: Portfolio Growth: Commercial Real Estate Loans

    Portfolio Growth Commercial Real Estate Loans Outstanding Balance at period-end ($ in millions) $515 Dec-02 $540 Dec-03 $751 Sept. 04 At 9/30/04: 46% total portfolio growth above 12/31/02 1% organic growth 45% growth as result of First Sentinel acquisition

  15. Slide 15: Constant Focus on Asset Quality

    Constant Focus on Asset Quality 0.41% 0.27% 0.13% Sept. 04 Non-performing Loans / Total Loans Consistent commitment to credit quality, regardless of business cycles Consistent underwriting standards & practices Aggressive collection efforts

  16. Slide 16: Improving Operating Efficiency

    Improving Operating Efficiency managing overhead achieving economies of scale 3.40% 3.20% 3.00% 2.80% 2.60% 2.40% 2.20% 2.00% 2.90% 2.50% 2.38% * 2003 9mos-9/04 Operating Expense/Total Avg. Assets 70.0% 69.0% 68.0% 67.0% 66.0% 65.0% 64.0% 63.0% 64.5% 62.0% 61.0% 60.0% 66.9% 63.8% * 2003 9mos-9/04 Ef

  17. Slide 17: Capital Management

    Capital Management Stock repurchase 1st buyback program approved January, 2004 purchase activity constrained pending acquisition program expanded post-acquisition to total of approx. 4 million (5%) of outstanding shares at 9/30/04, 738 thousand shares left to repurchase next program to be determined

  18. Slide 18: Our Vision

    Our Vision Investors seek Financial Performance Which will be Driven by Customers seek Customer-Centricity Which will be Driven by Employees seek Focused & Rewarded Workforce

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