Washington Trust (NASDAQ: WASH) EVP uses 735 shares to cover tax liability

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC executive Lora A. Rolando reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On April 24, 2026, 735 shares of Common Stock were used to cover tax obligations at a price of $30.81 per share. After this tax-withholding transaction, Rolando directly holds 12,177 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock. The filing does not show any open-market buying or selling, only shares withheld to satisfy taxes tied to equity compensation.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Lora Rolando A

Role EVP Ch Ret Len Off Dir Com Len

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	735	$30.81	$23K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,177 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares used for tax withholding: 735 shares Tax withholding price: $30.81 per share Shares held after transaction: 12,177 shares

3 metrics

Shares used for tax withholding 735 shares Common Stock, transaction code F on April 24, 2026

Tax withholding price $30.81 per share Price applied to 735 shares delivered for tax liability

Shares held after transaction 12,177 shares Direct ownership of Common Stock following the Form 4 event

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock, Form 4

3 terms

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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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).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Lora Rolando A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

140 STOW RD.

(Street)

HARVARD MASSACHUSETTS 01451

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC [ WASH ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP Ch Ret Len Off Dir Com Len

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/24/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	04/24/2026		F		735	D	$30.81	12,177	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/Kristen L. DiSanto, Attorney-in-Fact	04/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did WASH executive Lora Rolando report?

Lora A. Rolando reported a tax-withholding disposition of WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC common stock. On April 24, 2026, 735 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations related to equity compensation, rather than sold in the open market.

How many WASH shares were involved in Lora Rolando’s latest Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 735 shares of WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC common stock used for tax withholding at $30.81 per share. This was a non-open-market disposition tied to equity compensation, not a discretionary sale on the stock market.

How many WASH shares does Lora Rolando hold after this transaction?

After the April 24, 2026 tax-withholding transaction, Lora A. Rolando directly holds 12,177 shares of WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC common stock. This reflects her remaining position following the 735 shares delivered to satisfy tax obligations.

Was the WASH Form 4 transaction a market sale of shares?

No, the Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. The 735 WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities linked to equity compensation, so there was no discretionary selling in the public market.

What does transaction code F mean in the WASH Form 4?

In this Form 4, transaction code F indicates payment of a tax liability by delivering securities. For WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC, 735 shares of common stock were withheld at $30.81 per share to satisfy Rolando’s tax obligations on equity awards.