Western Alliance (WAL) awards director 2,580 deferred stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation director Mary Chris Jammet received a grant of 2,580 Deferred Stock Units on February 5, 2026. The grant was made under the company’s Stock Incentive Plan and credited to its 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 Jammet’s separation from service, in line with the Director Deferral Plan. Following this award, she beneficially owns 2,831 Deferred Stock Units directly.

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^*

JAMMET MARY CHRIS

(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	2,831	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 did Western Alliance (WAL) director Mary Chris Jammet report on this Form 4?

Mary Chris Jammet reported receiving 2,580 Deferred Stock Units on February 5, 2026. These units were granted under Western Alliance’s Stock Incentive Plan and credited to its Director Deferral Plan as part of her director compensation.

How many Western Alliance deferred stock units does Mary Chris Jammet now hold?

After the reported grant, Mary Chris Jammet beneficially owns 2,831 Deferred Stock Units. This total reflects the newly awarded 2,580 units plus any previously held units, all reported as directly owned derivative securities.

When do Mary Chris Jammet’s new Western Alliance deferred stock units vest?

The 2,580 Deferred Stock Units granted to Mary Chris Jammet vest on February 5, 2027. Vesting means she earns the right to receive the equivalent Western Alliance common shares later, subject to the terms of the company’s director plans.

How will Western Alliance (WAL) pay the reported deferred stock units to the director?

The Deferred Stock Units will be paid in shares of Western Alliance common stock. Payment occurs after Mary Chris Jammet’s separation from service, in accordance with the company’s Director Deferral Plan governing director compensation deferrals.

What plans govern the deferred stock unit grant to Western Alliance director Jammet?

The grant is made under Western Alliance’s Stock Incentive Plan and credited under its Director Deferral Plan. Together, these plans define how the deferred stock units vest, when they are paid, and the form of settlement in common shares.

Was there any cash consideration for Mary Chris Jammet’s Western Alliance deferred stock unit grant?

No cash consideration was involved; the transaction price per Deferred Stock Unit is reported as $0. This reflects a compensatory equity award to the director, not an open market purchase or sale of Western Alliance common stock.