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8-K filed May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET CIK 0000846901
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Lakeland Bancorp merger with Provident Financial closes; shares converted at 0.8319 ratio

LAKELAND BANCORP INC

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Executive movements

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Appointed

Robert E. McCracken

Director
LAKELAND BANCORP INC
Effective
2024-05-15
Filed
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
the following individuals, each of whom was a member of the board of directors of Lakeland immediately prior to consummation of the Merger, were appointed to the board of directors of Provident: Thomas J. Shara, Brian M. Flynn, Brian Gragnolati, James E. Hanson II and Robert E. McCracken.
Departed

Brian Gragnolati

Director
LAKELAND BANCORP INC
Effective
2024-05-15
Filed
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time, and pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Lakeland’s directors and executive officers ceased serving as directors and executive officers of Lakeland.
Departed

Thomas J. Shara

Director
LAKELAND BANCORP INC
Effective
2024-05-15
Filed
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time, and pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Lakeland’s directors and executive officers ceased serving as directors and executive officers of Lakeland.
Appointed

James E. Hanson II

Director
LAKELAND BANCORP INC
Effective
2024-05-15
Filed
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
the following individuals, each of whom was a member of the board of directors of Lakeland immediately prior to consummation of the Merger, were appointed to the board of directors of Provident: Thomas J. Shara, Brian M. Flynn, Brian Gragnolati, James E. Hanson II and Robert E. McCracken.
Appointed

Brian Gragnolati

Director
LAKELAND BANCORP INC
Effective
2024-05-15
Filed
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
the following individuals, each of whom was a member of the board of directors of Lakeland immediately prior to consummation of the Merger, were appointed to the board of directors of Provident: Thomas J. Shara, Brian M. Flynn, Brian Gragnolati, James E. Hanson II and Robert E. McCracken.
Appointed

Thomas J. Shara

Executive Vice Chairman
LAKELAND BANCORP INC
Effective
2024-05-15
Filed
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time and in accordance with the Merger Agreement, Mr. Shara is serving as the Executive Vice Chairman of Provident.
Departed

Robert E. McCracken

Director
LAKELAND BANCORP INC
Effective
2024-05-15
Filed
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time, and pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Lakeland’s directors and executive officers ceased serving as directors and executive officers of Lakeland.
Appointed

Thomas J. Shara

Director
LAKELAND BANCORP INC
Effective
2024-05-15
Filed
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
the following individuals, each of whom was a member of the board of directors of Lakeland immediately prior to consummation of the Merger, were appointed to the board of directors of Provident: Thomas J. Shara, Brian M. Flynn, Brian Gragnolati, James E. Hanson II and Robert E. McCracken.
Departed

James E. Hanson II

Director
LAKELAND BANCORP INC
Effective
2024-05-15
Filed
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time, and pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Lakeland’s directors and executive officers ceased serving as directors and executive officers of Lakeland.
Appointed

Brian M. Flynn

Director
LAKELAND BANCORP INC
Effective
2024-05-15
Filed
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
the following individuals, each of whom was a member of the board of directors of Lakeland immediately prior to consummation of the Merger, were appointed to the board of directors of Provident: Thomas J. Shara, Brian M. Flynn, Brian Gragnolati, James E. Hanson II and Robert E. McCracken.
Departed

Brian M. Flynn

Director
LAKELAND BANCORP INC
Effective
2024-05-15
Filed
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time, and pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Lakeland’s directors and executive officers ceased serving as directors and executive officers of Lakeland.

Source-grounded claims

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Robert E. McCracken was appointed as Director at LAKELAND BANCORP INC.

the following individuals, each of whom was a member of the board of directors of Lakeland immediately prior to consummation of the Merger, were appointed to the board of directors of Provident: Thomas J. Shara, Brian M. Flynn, Brian Gragnolati, James E. Hanson II and Robert E. McCracken.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Brian Gragnolati departed as Director at LAKELAND BANCORP INC.

As of the Effective Time, and pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Lakeland’s directors and executive officers ceased serving as directors and executive officers of Lakeland.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Thomas J. Shara departed as Director at LAKELAND BANCORP INC.

As of the Effective Time, and pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Lakeland’s directors and executive officers ceased serving as directors and executive officers of Lakeland.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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James E. Hanson II was appointed as Director at LAKELAND BANCORP INC.

the following individuals, each of whom was a member of the board of directors of Lakeland immediately prior to consummation of the Merger, were appointed to the board of directors of Provident: Thomas J. Shara, Brian M. Flynn, Brian Gragnolati, James E. Hanson II and Robert E. McCracken.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Brian Gragnolati was appointed as Director at LAKELAND BANCORP INC.

the following individuals, each of whom was a member of the board of directors of Lakeland immediately prior to consummation of the Merger, were appointed to the board of directors of Provident: Thomas J. Shara, Brian M. Flynn, Brian Gragnolati, James E. Hanson II and Robert E. McCracken.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Thomas J. Shara was appointed as Executive Vice Chairman at LAKELAND BANCORP INC.

As of the Effective Time and in accordance with the Merger Agreement, Mr. Shara is serving as the Executive Vice Chairman of Provident.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Robert E. McCracken departed as Director at LAKELAND BANCORP INC.

As of the Effective Time, and pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Lakeland’s directors and executive officers ceased serving as directors and executive officers of Lakeland.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Thomas J. Shara was appointed as Director at LAKELAND BANCORP INC.

the following individuals, each of whom was a member of the board of directors of Lakeland immediately prior to consummation of the Merger, were appointed to the board of directors of Provident: Thomas J. Shara, Brian M. Flynn, Brian Gragnolati, James E. Hanson II and Robert E. McCracken.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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James E. Hanson II departed as Director at LAKELAND BANCORP INC.

As of the Effective Time, and pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Lakeland’s directors and executive officers ceased serving as directors and executive officers of Lakeland.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Brian M. Flynn was appointed as Director at LAKELAND BANCORP INC.

the following individuals, each of whom was a member of the board of directors of Lakeland immediately prior to consummation of the Merger, were appointed to the board of directors of Provident: Thomas J. Shara, Brian M. Flynn, Brian Gragnolati, James E. Hanson II and Robert E. McCracken.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Brian M. Flynn departed as Director at LAKELAND BANCORP INC.

As of the Effective Time, and pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Lakeland’s directors and executive officers ceased serving as directors and executive officers of Lakeland.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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LAKELAND BANCORP INC underwent a change of control involving Provident Financial Services, Inc. for 0.8319 shares of Provident Common Stock per share of Lakeland Common Stock (closed 2024-05-15).

(“Lakeland Common Stock”) outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than certain shares held by Lakeland or Provident, was converted into the right to receive 0.8319 of a share (the “Exchange Ratio”) of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Provident (“Provident Common Stock” and such consideration, the “Merger Consideration”). Holders

SEC 8-K Item 2.01/5.01 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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the following individuals, each of whom was a member of the board of directors of Lakeland immediately prior to consummation of the Merger, were appointed to the board of directors of Provident: Thomas J. Shara, Brian M. Flynn, Brian Gragnolati, James E. Hanson II and Robert E. McCracken.

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(“Lakeland Common Stock”) outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than certain shares held by Lakeland or Provident, was converted into the right to receive 0.8319 of a share (the “Exchange Ratio”) of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Provident (“Provident Common Stock” and such consideration, the “Merger Consideration”). Holders

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(“Lakeland Common Stock”) outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than certain shares held by Lakeland or Provident, was converted into the right to receive 0.8319 of a share (the “Exchange Ratio”) of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Provident (“Provident Common Stock” and such consideration, the “Merger Consideration”). Holders

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