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  "id": 16122322,
  "title": "Provident Financial authorizes 5% stock buyback program",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/provident-financial-authorizes-5-stock-buyback-program",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-22T23:04:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/provident-financial-authorizes-5-stock-buyback-program-93CH-4967794"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Provident Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PROV) has authorized a stock repurchase program, authorizing the company to purchase up to 5% of its common stock, which is approximately 305,477 shares. This new buyback program will commence after the company's current January 2026 stock repurchase plan concludes or reaches its expiration date, as stated in a press release. Out of the shares available for the January 2026 program, 21,674 remain eligible for purchase. Provident Financial Holdings serves as the parent company for Provident Savings Bank, F.S.B. The company intends to engage in the acquisition of shares over a one-year period through open market transactions or private negotiated deals, contingent upon market conditions, capital requirements, and available cash allocation. The specific timing and quantity of purchases will be contingent upon various factors, including the company's capital needs and prevailing market conditions. This news report was produced using AI assistance and subsequently reviewed by an editor for accuracy. For further details, please refer to the accompanying terms and conditions.",
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