Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) director receives 2,580 deferred units

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Western Alliance Bancorporation director receives deferred stock grant

Director Christopher A. Halmy reported an award of 2,580 Deferred Stock Units on February 5, 2026. These units were granted under Western Alliance Bancorporation’s stock incentive plan and credited to the director deferral plan at a price of $0 per unit.

The Deferred Stock Units vest on February 5, 2027 and will be settled in shares of Western Alliance common stock after Halmy’s separation from service, in line with the director deferral plan’s terms.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Halmy Christopher A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 E. WASHINGTON STREET

SUITE 1400

(Street)

PHOENIX AZ 85004

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION [ WAL ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/05/2026

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

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
Deferred Stock Units	(1)	02/05/2026		A		2,580		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	2,580	$0	2,580	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the grant of Deferred Stock Units under the Issuer's Stock Incentive Plan and credited under the Issuer's Director Deferral Plan, vesting on February 5, 2027. Deferred Stock Units are paid in shares of Common Stock issued under the Issuer's Stock Incentive Plan after a separation from service pursuant to the Director Deferral Plan

Remarks:

	/s/Jessica Jarvi (Attorney-in-fact)	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did WAL director Christopher A. Halmy report?

Christopher A. Halmy reported receiving 2,580 Deferred Stock Units on February 5, 2026. The grant was made under Western Alliance Bancorporation’s stock incentive plan and credited to its director deferral plan at a price of $0 per unit.

When do Christopher A. Halmy’s WAL Deferred Stock Units vest?

The Deferred Stock Units granted to Christopher A. Halmy vest on February 5, 2027. Vesting means the units become non-forfeitable, after which they will later be settled in Western Alliance common stock following his separation from service.

How will Christopher A. Halmy’s WAL Deferred Stock Units be settled?

The Deferred Stock Units will be paid in shares of Western Alliance common stock. Settlement occurs after Halmy’s separation from service, pursuant to the company’s Director Deferral Plan and its stock incentive plan terms governing these deferred awards.

What is the size of the WAL Deferred Stock Unit grant to director Halmy?

Christopher A. Halmy received 2,580 Deferred Stock Units in this transaction. The Form 4 shows these units were acquired at a price of $0 per unit and that 2,580 derivative securities are beneficially owned directly following the transaction.

Is Christopher A. Halmy’s WAL Deferred Stock Unit holding direct or indirect?

The Form 4 indicates that Christopher A. Halmy’s 2,580 Deferred Stock Units are held directly. The ownership form column lists the holding as “D” for direct, with no separate nature of indirect beneficial ownership disclosed in the transaction details.