Block Listing Application

14th May 2009 10:47



Blocklisting

Provident Financial plc announces that application has been made to the London Stock Exchange and UK Listing Authority for block listings totalling 1,750,000 ordinary shares of 20 8/11 pence each. These shares are to be split as follows:

750,000 to the Provident Financial Executive Share Option Scheme 2006.

1,000,000 to the Provident Financial Long Term Incentive Scheme 2006.

These shares will be allotted from time to time in accordance with the share schemes listed above.

Emma G Versluys

Deputy Company Secretary

Tel: 01274 731111 ext 2569

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Related Shares:

PFG.L