WAL announces quarterly common and Series A preferred dividends

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation declared quarterly cash dividends on its common and preferred shares. The Board approved a $0.42 per share dividend on common stock, payable on November 28, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2025. It also declared a dividend on its 4.250% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A of $106.25 per share (equivalent to $0.265625 per depositary share), payable on December 30, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2025. These actions reflect the company’s ongoing quarterly distribution schedule for both its common and Series A preferred securities.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  October 31, 2025

WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-32550

88-0365922

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One E. Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona  85004

 (Address of principal executive offices)               (Zip Code)

(602) 389-3500

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.0001 Par Value

WAL

New York Stock Exchange

Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/400th Interest in a Share of 4.250% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A

WAL PrA

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.

Quarterly Common and Preferred Stock Dividend.

Pursuant to a unanimous written consent, dated October 31, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Western Alliance Bancorporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share of common stock (the "Common Stock Dividend"). The Common Stock Dividend will be payable November 28, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2025.

The Board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $106.25 per share (equivalent to $0.265625 per depositary share) on its 4.250% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Preferred Stock Dividend"). The Preferred Stock Dividend will be payable December 30, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2025.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION
			(Registrant)
			/s/ Dale Gibbons
			Dale Gibbons
			Vice Chairman and
			Chief Financial Officer
Date:			October 31, 2025

FAQ

What dividend did Western Alliance (WAL) declare on common stock?

The Board declared a $0.42 per share quarterly cash dividend on common stock.

When are the key dates for WAL’s common stock dividend?

The common dividend is payable on November 28, 2025 to holders of record on November 13, 2025.

What is the preferred dividend amount for WAL’s Series A shares?

The Series A preferred dividend is $106.25 per share, equivalent to $0.265625 per depositary share.

What are the payable and record dates for WAL’s preferred dividend?

It is payable on December 30, 2025 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025.

Which preferred security at WAL receives the declared dividend?

The dividend applies to the 4.250% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A.

How often does WAL declare these dividends?

These are described as quarterly cash dividends for both common and preferred shares.