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Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: WASH) is the parent of The Washington Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1800 and recognized by the company as the oldest community bank in the United States. From its base in Westerly, Rhode Island, Washington Trust offers commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking, and wealth management and trust services through offices in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
This news page aggregates coverage of Washington Trust’s key corporate developments and financial updates. Readers can follow announcements from the holding company and the Bank, including quarterly earnings results, dividend declarations by the Board of Directors, and information on capital management actions such as stock repurchase activity disclosed in SEC filings and press releases.
Because Washington Trust combines commercial banking with a significant wealth management business, its news flow often includes items on commercial real estate financing transactions, business banking initiatives, and expansions of its wealth management team and capabilities. The Bank also reports on branch openings and regional expansion within New England, as well as technology enhancements to its business banking and payment solutions.
In addition, Washington Trust regularly issues updates related to its long operating history, community engagement, and milestones as a Rhode Island‑based financial institution. Investors, customers, and community members can use this page to review historical and recent news about Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) and The Washington Trust Company, including corporate announcements, operational highlights, and other material events described in company communications.
Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ: WASH) has announced its quarterly dividend declaration. The Board of Directors has approved a dividend of 56 cents per share for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. Shareholders who are on record as of January 2, 2025, will receive the dividend payment on January 15, 2025.
Washington Trust has provided $800,000 in financing to the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of their new headquarters at 359 Broad Street in Providence, R.I. The property, known as the James Potter House, is a historic Queen Anne Mansion built in 1889 and is located in the Trinity Square National Historic District. The financing represents Washington Trust's commitment to supporting Hispanic and minority-owned businesses, while enabling the Chamber to establish a permanent presence to better serve its community.
Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ: WASH) has successfully closed its upsized public stock offering, selling 1,911,764 shares at $34.00 per share. The offering included 286,764 additional shares through the underwriters' purchase option, bringing the total to 2,198,528 shares. BofA Securities acted as the sole book-running manager.
The company expects to receive approximately $71.01 million in proceeds after underwriting discounts and commissions. The funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including supporting organic growth, capital generation, Bank investments, and balance sheet optimization strategies such as selling lower-yielding loans, repaying wholesale funding, and purchasing higher-yielding debt securities.
Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ: WASH) has announced the pricing of its upsized public offering of 1,911,764 shares of common stock at $34.00 per share. The offering is expected to generate approximately $61.75 million in proceeds after underwriting discounts and commissions. The company has also granted a 30-day option to purchase up to 286,764 additional shares.
The offering is expected to close on December 16, 2024. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including supporting organic growth, bank investments, and balance sheet optimization strategies. These strategies include selling lower-yielding loans, repaying wholesale funding, and purchasing higher-yielding debt securities. BofA Securities is serving as the sole book-running manager for the offering.
Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ: WASH) has announced an underwritten public offering of $55 million of common stock, with an additional 30-day option for the underwriter to purchase up to 15% more shares. BofA Securities is the sole book-running manager for the offering.
The company plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes to support organic growth and capital generation, including investments in The Washington Trust Company and Bank balance sheet optimization strategies. These strategies involve selling lower-yielding loans, available-for-sale debt securities, repaying wholesale funding balances, and purchasing debt securities with current market yields.
Washington Trust has appointed Michelle Kile as Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer. With 20 years of experience in Retail Banking delivery from New England financial institutions, Kile will oversee retail sales and customer service across 28 retail branch offices, Customer Solutions Center, and digital banking services. Prior to joining Washington Trust, she led Retail branch services at Digital Federal Credit Union in Franklin, MA. A Rhode Island resident and graduate of Rhode Island College, Kile brings expertise in branch transformation, solution-oriented personal service, and digital optimization.
Washington Trust Company has been voted the #1 Bank in the RI Media Group and Sun Publication's Community Choice Awards Program. The recognition came through a readers' poll across multiple Rhode Island newspapers, including The Westerly Sun, Mystic River Press, and others. Chairman and CEO Edward O. Handy III attributed the success to employees' dedication to outstanding service.
The bank operates 28 branches throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut, offering comprehensive financial solutions including deposit services, mortgage and home equity loans, business banking services, and wealth management and trust services. The Community Choice Awards program recognizes the best businesses in Rhode Island based on reader votes.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: WASH) reported third quarter 2024 net income of $11.0 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, compared to $10.8 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, in Q2 2024. Key highlights include:
- Net interest margin increased to 1.85% from 1.83% in Q2
- Wealth management revenues rose 3% from Q2
- Assets under administration reached $7.1 billion, up 4% from Q2
- Total loans decreased 2% to $5.5 billion
- In-market deposits increased 3% to $4.8 billion
- Provision for credit losses decreased to $200,000 from $500,000 in Q2
The company maintained solid asset quality metrics and expanded its presence in Providence with a new branch opening.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: WASH), the publicly-owned holding company of The Washington Trust Company, has announced its schedule for the release of third quarter 2024 earnings and the subsequent conference call. The earnings will be released on Monday, October 21, 2024, after the market closes. The conference call with the 's executives is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Participants can join the call using the toll-free number 1-833-470-1428 or international dial-in numbers. The access code for the call is 539756. A webcast will also be available on Washington Trust Bancorp's investor relations website. For those unable to attend, a teleconference replay will be accessible until Tuesday, November 5, 2024, using the replay number 1-866-813-9403 (Toll-Free) with the access code 963764.
Washington Trust has been recognized with two prestigious workplace wellness awards. The Bank was named one of Rhode Island's Healthiest Employers by Providence Business News for the third consecutive year. Additionally, it received an Exemplary Worksite Heath Award from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce for the tenth consecutive year, with the last eight at the Exemplary level.
These awards acknowledge Rhode Island employers who prioritize employee health and well-being through policies, culture, programs, and education. Kristen DiSanto, Senior Executive VP and Chief HR Officer, emphasized the Bank's commitment to a holistic approach to wellness for employees and their families.
Washington Trust is currently recruiting and will participate in BankForward's Career Discovery Day on October 5th at CCRI's Providence Campus. This event aims to help potential employees explore opportunities in banking and finance.
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