Western Alliance (NYSE: WAL) CLO reports RSU exercises and issuer share disposals

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation’s CLO & Secretary Jessica H. Jarvi reported routine equity-related transactions. On March 15, 2026, she exercised cash-settled restricted stock units that are economically equivalent to company common stock and recorded related common share entries.

The filing shows paired acquisitions and dispositions of 168 common shares in total, including dispositions to the issuer at $67.97 per share. After these transactions, she directly held 13,707 common shares and indirectly held 2,074 shares through the WAL 401(k) plan as of March 5, 2026. The cash-settled units vest monthly in equal installments over 36-month periods beginning in March 2024, March 2025, and March 2026.

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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Jarvi Jessica H

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/15/2026

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
Common Stock	03/15/2026		M		58(1)	A	$0(2)	13,765	D
Common Stock	03/15/2026		D		58	D	$67.97	13,707	D
Common Stock	03/15/2026		M		46(3)	A	$0(2)	13,753	D
Common Stock	03/15/2026		D		46	D	$67.97	13,707	D
Common Stock	03/15/2026		M		64(4)	A	$0(2)	13,771	D
Common Stock	03/15/2026		D		64	D	$67.97	13,707	D
Common Stock								2,074(5)	I	WAL 401(k)

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
Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units	(2)	03/15/2026		M			58	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	58	(2)	621	D
Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units	(2)	03/15/2026		M			46	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	46	(2)	1,057	D
Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units	(2)	03/15/2026		M			64	(4)	(4)	Common Stock	64	(2)	2,241	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These units vest and are payable solely in cash as follows: 1/36th on the 15th day of each month during the 36-month period beginning March 2024 and ending February 2027.

2. Each unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Western Alliance Bancorporation common stock.

3. These units vest and are payable solely in cash as follows: 1/36th on the 15th day of each month during the 36-month period beginning March 2025 and ending February 2028.

4. These units vest and are payable solely in cash as follows: 1/36th on the 15th day of each month during the 36-month period beginning March 2026 and ending February 2029.

5. Reflects shares held in the 401K Plan to include employer match as of 3/5/2026.

Remarks:

	Jessica H. Jarvi	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did WAL’s Jessica H. Jarvi report on March 15, 2026?

Jessica H. Jarvi reported exercising cash-settled restricted stock units and related common stock entries on March 15, 2026. The activity included acquisitions and matching dispositions of 168 common shares, recorded as issuer dispositions, reflecting routine equity-related adjustments rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many Western Alliance (WAL) shares does Jessica Jarvi hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Jessica Jarvi directly holds 13,707 shares of Western Alliance common stock. She also indirectly holds 2,074 shares through the WAL 401(k) plan, which includes employer matching contributions recorded as of March 5, 2026, according to the filing footnotes.

What price was used for Jessica Jarvi’s issuer dispositions of Western Alliance (WAL) stock?

The dispositions to the issuer were recorded at a price of $67.97 per share. These were coded as “Disposition to issuer” rather than open-market sales, indicating internal share transfers tied to the equity compensation activity instead of regular market trading.

How do Jessica Jarvi’s cash-settled restricted stock units work at Western Alliance (WAL)?

The cash-settled restricted stock units are economically equivalent to one share of Western Alliance common stock each. They vest and are payable solely in cash, in monthly 1/36th installments over 36-month periods beginning in March 2024, March 2025, and March 2026, respectively.

Is Jessica Jarvi’s March 2026 Form 4 for WAL a routine equity compensation event?

Yes. The filing reflects exercises of cash-settled restricted stock units and corresponding issuer dispositions, typical of equity compensation administration. There are no open-market purchases or sales reported, and her resulting holdings remain substantial, suggesting routine compensation-related adjustments.