WESTERLY, R.I., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: WASH), the bank holding company for The Washington Trust Company, today announced that its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on April 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Shareholders of record, as of the close of business on March 3, 2026, are entitled to attend and vote at the Annual Meeting. Additional information regarding the Annual Meeting will be provided in the Company's proxy statement.
ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. ("the Corporation), NASDAQ: WASH, is the publicly-owned holding company of The Washington Trust Company ("Washington Trust", "the Bank"), with $6.6 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is recognized as the oldest community bank in the nation, the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in Rhode Island and one of the Northeast's premier financial services companies. Washington Trust values its role as a community bank and is committed to helping the people, businesses, and organizations of New England improve their financial lives. The Bank offers a wide range of commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management services through its offices in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts and a full suite of convenient digital tools. Washington Trust is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. For more information, visit the Corporation's website at ir.washtrust.com, or the Bank's website at www.washtrust.com.
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FAQ
When is Washington Trust Bancorp's (WASH) 2026 Annual Meeting and how will it be held?
The 2026 Annual Meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET and will be held virtually. According to Washington Trust Bancorp, the virtual format allows remote attendance and voting for eligible shareholders.
Who is eligible to attend and vote at Washington Trust Bancorp's (WASH) April 28, 2026 meeting?
Shareholders of record as of March 3, 2026 are entitled to attend and vote at the Annual Meeting. According to Washington Trust Bancorp, eligibility is determined by the close of business on the March 3, 2026 record date.
How can WASH shareholders find more information about the April 28, 2026 virtual Annual Meeting?
More information will be provided in the company's proxy statement ahead of the meeting. According to Washington Trust Bancorp, the proxy statement will include meeting access, voting instructions, and agenda details for shareholders.
Will Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) provide voting instructions for the virtual 2026 Annual Meeting?
Yes, voting instructions will be provided to eligible shareholders prior to the meeting. According to Washington Trust Bancorp, the proxy statement will contain specific instructions on how shareholders can vote remotely and submit proxies.
What is the record date for determining shareholder voting rights for WASH's April 28, 2026 meeting?
The record date is March 3, 2026; shareholders on record that day can vote. According to Washington Trust Bancorp, the company will use the close of business on March 3, 2026 to establish voting eligibility.
