Director at Western Alliance (WAL) receives 2,580 deferred stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation director Bryan K. Segedi received a grant of 2,580 Deferred Stock Units on February 5, 2026. The units vest on February 5, 2027 and are credited under the company’s Director Deferral Plan. After separation from service, they are settled in shares of common stock issued under the Stock Incentive Plan.

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^*

Segedi Bryan K

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE 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 Bryan K. Segedi report?

Bryan K. Segedi reported receiving 2,580 Deferred Stock Units on February 5, 2026. These units were granted under Western Alliance Bancorporation’s Stock Incentive Plan and are credited to the Director Deferral Plan as part of his director compensation structure.

When do Bryan K. Segedi’s 2,580 Deferred Stock Units at WAL vest?

The 2,580 Deferred Stock Units granted to Bryan K. Segedi vest on February 5, 2027. Vesting marks when the director’s rights in the award are no longer subject to forfeiture under the terms of Western Alliance Bancorporation’s Stock Incentive Plan and Director Deferral Plan.

How are Western Alliance director Deferred Stock Units ultimately paid?

Deferred Stock Units are ultimately paid in shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation common stock. The shares are issued under the company’s Stock Incentive Plan after a director experiences a separation from service, in accordance with the terms of the Director Deferral Plan.

Is Bryan K. Segedi’s Deferred Stock Unit award reported as a direct holding?

Yes. The Form 4 lists Bryan K. Segedi’s 2,580 Deferred Stock Units as directly owned. Following the February 5, 2026 grant transaction, his reported beneficial ownership of these derivative securities is 2,580 units, reflecting the full amount of the award.

What transaction code is used for Bryan K. Segedi’s WAL Deferred Stock Unit grant?

The transaction is coded “A,” indicating an acquisition of derivative securities. This reflects that Bryan K. Segedi received 2,580 Deferred Stock Units as a grant under Western Alliance Bancorporation’s Stock Incentive Plan rather than purchasing them in the open market.