Notice of AGM

Provident Financial PLC
07 April 2006


Notice of annual general meeting 2006 and related documents


The circular, dated 5 April 2006, containing the notice of the annual general
meeting 2006 has been sent to shareholders with the appropriate related
documents.  Copies of the circular, the annual report and financial statements
2006 and proxy have been submitted to the UK Listing Authority and are available
for inspection at the UK Listing Authority's Document Viewing Facility which is
situated at 25 The  North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HS.



Name of contact and telephone number for queries:

Emma G Versluys
Assistant Company Secretary
Tel:  [phone] ext. 2569


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