RIVERSIDE, Calif., July 8, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Financial Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PROV), the holding company for Provident Savings Bank, F.S.B., announced today that it will host a conference call for institutional investors and bank analysts on Friday, July 31, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time Zone) to discuss its financial results. The conference call will coincide with its news release announcing fourth quarter earnings which will be distributed prior to the market open on Thursday, July 30, 2009. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-230-1085 and requesting the Provident Financial Holdings Earnings Release Conference Call. An audio replay of the conference call will be available through Friday, August 7, 2009 by dialing 1-800-475-6701 and referencing access code number 107040.

CONTACT: Provident Financial Holdings, Inc.
         Craig G. Blunden, Chairman, President and CEO
         Donavon P. Ternes, Chief Operating Officer and
          Chief Financial Officer
         (951) 686-6060