WAFD EVP acquires 21,609 shares at $30.56; total 126,740 held

WAFD Inc reported an insider equity change: its EVP & Chief Credit Officer acquired 21,609 shares of common stock on 11/11/2025 at $30.56 per share (transaction code A).

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WAFD Inc reported an insider equity change: its EVP & Chief Credit Officer acquired 21,609 shares of common stock on 11/11/2025 at $30.56 per share (transaction code A).

Following this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 126,740 shares. The filing notes that restricted and performance stock grants vest ratably over three years beginning November 11, 2026, comprising 8,674 restricted shares and 12,935 performance shares tied to total shareholder return. Beneficial ownership includes 61,912 stock units awarded under a SERP. The insider also holds a non‑qualified stock option for 618 shares at an exercise price of $28.16, expiring 10/31/2028.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 21,609 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Mauer Ryan

Role EVP & Chief Credit Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	21,609	$30.56	$660K
holding	Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 126,740 shares (Direct); Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 618 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Restricted and performance stock grants vest ratably over three years beginning November 11, 2026, respectively, as follows: 8,674 shares, and 12,935 shares based upon certain performance criteria related to total shareholder return.
2. F2. Includes 61,912 stock units awarded pursuant to a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") for the benefit of the reporting person.

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What insider transaction did WAFD (WAFD) report?

The EVP & Chief Credit Officer acquired 21,609 common shares on 11/11/2025 at $30.56 per share (code A).

How many WAFD shares does the insider own after the transaction?

Beneficial ownership totaled 126,740 shares following the reported transaction.

What are the vesting terms of the new stock grants at WAFD?

Grants vest ratably over three years beginning November 11, 2026: 8,674 restricted shares and 12,935 performance shares tied to TSR.

Does the reported WAFD ownership include any deferred units?

Yes. It includes 61,912 stock units awarded under a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP).

What stock options does the WAFD insider hold?

A non‑qualified option for 618 shares with a $28.16 exercise price, expiring 10/31/2028.

What was the Form 4 transaction code for WAFD?

The transaction used code A, indicating an award or grant.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/12/2025 - 02:25 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Mauer Ryan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

425 PIKE STREET

(Street)

SEATTLE WA 98101

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WAFD INC [ WAFD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Credit Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/11/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	11/11/2025		A		21,609	A	$30.56	126,740(1)(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)	$28.16							10/31/2018	10/31/2028	Common Stock	618		618	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted and performance stock grants vest ratably over three years beginning November 11, 2026, respectively, as follows: 8,674 shares, and 12,935 shares based upon certain performance criteria related to total shareholder return.

2. Includes 61,912 stock units awarded pursuant to a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") for the benefit of the reporting person.

Remarks:

	Kelli Holz, Attorney-in-fact	11/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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