Westamerica Bancorporation filings document the company’s public reporting as a California bank holding company with Nasdaq-listed common stock. Its Form 8-K reports cover quarterly results, dividends, share repurchase authorizations, director appointments and other material corporate events tied to Westamerica Bank’s commercial banking and trust operations in Northern and Central California.
Proxy materials and related meeting filings describe board elections, advisory executive-compensation votes, independent auditor ratification and shareholder voting outcomes. The filing record also includes disclosures on governance, capital returns, operating performance, credit-loss provisions, deposit funding, loan and securities portfolio economics and registered common-stock status.
Westamerica Bancorporation SVP and Chief Information Officer Brian J. Donohoe reported equity compensation activity and a correction to prior share balances. On 01/22/2026 he acquired 2,040 shares of common stock at $0, reflecting vested restricted performance shares granted in 2023.
Following this, he directly holds 2,086.8411 common shares, 2,052.978 shares through an ESOP, and 2,784 shares indirectly via a trust. He was also granted a non-qualified stock option for 20,500 shares at an exercise price of $51.15 per share, vesting ratably over three years beginning 01/22/2027 and expiring 01/22/2036. The filing also corrects an earlier misclassification of vested restricted performance shares between directly held stock and shares owned by the trust.
Westamerica Bancorporation insider equity awards: On January 22, 2026, SVP/Banking Division Manager Robert James Baker Jr. reported new equity awards in Westamerica Bancorporation common stock.
He was granted a non-qualified stock option to buy 15,800 shares at an exercise price of $51.15 per share. These options become exercisable starting January 22, 2027 and expire on January 22, 2036, and they vest ratably over three years beginning one year from the grant date.
He also acquired 1,360 shares of common stock at a reported price of $0, reflecting the vesting of restricted performance shares granted in 2023 after meeting performance criteria. Following these transactions, he directly holds 1,360 common shares and indirectly holds 3,573.767 shares through an ESOP.
Westamerica Bancorporation SVP/Chief Information Officer Brian J. Donohoe reported new equity awards and share ownership changes. On January 22, 2026, he was granted 20,500 non-qualified stock options with an exercise price of $51.15 per share. These options vest in equal parts over three years, beginning one year from the grant date.
On the same date, he also acquired 2,040 shares of common stock at $0 per share, reflecting the vesting of restricted performance shares granted in 2023 after meeting performance criteria. Following these transactions, he directly holds about 2,086.8411 shares, and indirectly holds 2,052.978 shares through an ESOP and 4,824 shares through a trust.
Westamerica Bancorporation SVP/CFO Anela Marya Jonas received a grant of 23,500 non-qualified stock options on January 22, 2026. Each option has an exercise price of $51.15 and is exercisable for one share of Westamerica common stock, with the options expiring on January 22, 2036. The options vest ratably over three years, beginning one year from the grant date. Following this grant, Jonas holds 23,500 stock options directly, along with 220.5539 shares of common stock held directly, 705.454 shares held indirectly through an ESOP, and 1,821 shares held indirectly in an IRA.
Westamerica Bancorporation reported an equity compensation grant to senior executive Curtis Belton, who serves as SVP/Risk Officer. On 01/22/2026 he received a non-qualified stock option to buy 16,600 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $51.15 per share. The option becomes exercisable beginning 01/22/2027, vests in equal installments over three years from that date, and expires on 01/22/2036. Following this grant, Belton holds 16,600 derivative securities directly.
Westamerica Bancorporation executive Cheryl Christine Thorsen received a grant of 6,900 stock options on January 22, 2026 in her role as SVP/HR Division Manager. These are non-qualified stock options with an exercise price of $51.15 per share and relate to the company’s common stock. The options become exercisable over time, vesting ratably over three years beginning one year from the grant date, and are exercisable from January 22, 2027 until their expiration on January 22, 2036. Following this grant, she holds 6,900 derivative securities directly.
Westamerica Bancorporation executive reports stock awards vesting. SVP/Human Resources Division Manager George S. Ensinger reported the acquisition of 1,412, 986, and 408 shares of Westamerica Bancorporation common stock on January 22, 2026, all at a price of $0 per share. These additions reflect prorated vesting of Restricted Performance Shares granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025 after the related performance criteria were met.
Following these awards, Ensinger directly held 7,721 common shares and had additional interests in 266.1956 directly held shares and 661.702 shares held indirectly through an ESOP. The filing shows routine compensation-related equity vesting rather than open-market buying or selling.
Westamerica Bancorporation filed a report describing a change in its board of directors. On January 22, 2026, the board appointed Carter Welch to serve as an independent member of the Board of Directors, effective February 26, 2026. He will serve in this role until his successor is duly nominated, qualified, and elected.
The company notes that Mr. Welch brings more than 25 years of experience in marketing and business strategy, adding additional expertise to the board. The filing does not describe any other corporate actions or financial results.
Westamerica Bancorporation filed a current report to note that it issued a press release on January 22, 2026. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and is incorporated by reference, meaning its contents are treated as part of the overall disclosure.
The filing is made under the "Other Events" section, which is typically used to highlight information the company considers important for shareholders but that does not fall into another specific reporting category.
Westamerica Bancorporation filed a current report to note that it released a press release on January 15, 2026 covering its results of operations and financial condition. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference, meaning the detailed financial and operating results are contained in that separate document rather than in the body of this report.