Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) EVP reports 2,710-share stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Washington Trust Bancorp executive Michelle L. Kile, EVP and Chief Retail Banking, reported acquiring additional company shares. On 01/22/2026, she acquired 2,710 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0 per share, which typically indicates an award rather than an open-market purchase. Following this transaction, she beneficially owned 7,145 common shares, held in direct ownership. The filing does not list any derivative securities transactions.

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^*

Kile Michelle L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

82 FIELDSTONE DRIVE

(Street)

COVENTRY RI 02816

(City) (State) (Zip)

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 and Chief Retail Banking

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/22/2026

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	01/22/2026		A		2,710	A	$0	7,145	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	01/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP (WASH) report?

The filing shows EVP and Chief Retail Banking Michelle L. Kile acquired 2,710 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock on 01/22/2026.

At what price were the WASH shares acquired by Michelle L. Kile?

The 2,710 common shares were reported with a transaction price of $0 per share, indicating no cash price was recorded for this acquisition.

How many WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP shares does Michelle L. Kile own after this Form 4?

After the reported acquisition, Michelle L. Kile beneficially owned 7,145 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock.

Is the ownership reported by Michelle L. Kile in WASH direct or indirect?

The Form 4 classifies her post-transaction ownership of 7,145 common shares as direct (D) ownership.

Does the Form 4 for WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP include any derivative securities?

The Form 4 includes a table for derivative securities, but it does not report any derivative security transactions for this event.

What is Michelle L. Kile’s role at WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP (WASH)?

In the Form 4, Michelle L. Kile is identified as an officer, serving as EVP and Chief Retail Banking of Washington Trust Bancorp.