X0201 4 2003-07-25 0 0000316770 PROVIDENT FINANCIAL GROUP INC PFGI 0001191639 CAREY CHRISTOPHER J ONE EAST FOURTH ST CINCINNATI OH 45202 0 1 0 0 Executive VP & CFO Common Stock 2003-07-25 2003-07-28 4 A 0 103.6682 26.71 A 9403.5507 I Deferred Compensation Plan Average Price Per Share. Mr. Carey also beneficially holds 4,000 shares of Provident Common Stock directly, 1,348 shares indirectly through an Execess Benefit Deferred Compensation Plan, 724.720 shares indirectly through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 2,364.55 shares through a 401(k) Plan. Christopher J. Carey 2003-07-29