Western Alliance (NYSE: WAL) approves $300M common share buyback

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Western Alliance Bancorporation announced that its board of directors has authorized a common stock repurchase program for up to $300 million of its common shares. This authorization allows the company to buy back its own stock over time, which can reduce the number of shares in the market and concentrate ownership among remaining shareholders. The announcement was made on September 12, 2025, and was accompanied by a press release referenced as Exhibit 99.1.

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Banking & Capital Management Analyst

Western Alliance authorizes up to $300M in common stock repurchases, signaling a capital return decision.

Western Alliance Bancorporation has authorized a common stock repurchase program of up to $300 million. A buyback authorization gives the company the option, but not the obligation, to repurchase shares, typically using available capital over a future period.

Repurchasing shares reduces the share count, which can increase earnings per share and concentrate ownership among remaining investors. For a bank, such a program also reflects management’s view of its capital position and internal needs relative to returning capital to shareholders.

The authorization was announced on September 12, 2025 and disclosed alongside a press release (Exhibit 99.1). Actual impact will depend on how much of the $300 million capacity the company ultimately uses and the timing and pricing of any repurchases.

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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):  September 12, 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:

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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.

On September 12, 2025, Western Alliance Bancorporation (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program, pursuant to which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $300 million of the Company’s shares of common stock. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by this reference.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1						Press Release dated September 12, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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:			September 12, 2025

FAQ

What did Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) announce in this 8-K?

The company announced that its board of directors authorized a common stock repurchase program allowing it to buy back up to $300 million of its common shares.

How large is Western Alliance Bancorporation's new stock repurchase program?

The repurchase program authorizes Western Alliance Bancorporation to repurchase up to $300 million of its common stock.

What type of shares are covered by Western Alliance (WAL)'s repurchase authorization?

The authorization covers the repurchase of the company’s common stock shares.

When did Western Alliance Bancorporation's board approve the $300 million buyback?

The company announced the board’s authorization of the $300 million stock repurchase program on September 12, 2025.

Where can investors find more details on Western Alliance (WAL)'s repurchase program?

More details are provided in the company’s press release dated September 12, 2025, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1.

Does the 8-K indicate any other financial changes for Western Alliance Bancorporation?

The 8-K primarily highlights the authorization of the $300 million common stock repurchase program and references the related press release; no additional financial changes are described in this excerpt.